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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for termination and connection of specialist cables
   • All work is undertaken safely and to workplace procedures, applicable regulations and legislative requirements.
   • Correct cables and materials are selected in accordance with job requirements.
   • Certification documentation is obtained where appropriate.
   • Preparation of work is undertaken or checked/inspected for correct locations and specifications.
2. Connect specialist cables
   • Terminations/connections are made to specifications, manufacturers' requirements and to safety and State/Territory regulations and legislative requirements.
   • Equipment and wiring are installed in a manner that does not reduce the type of protection afforded by the equipment design.
   • All cabling, connections and terminations are tested for compliance with specifications.
   • All cables, wires, conductors and connections are marked/tagged and labelled to specifications.
   • Documentation is completed correctly in accordance with relevant specifications and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in checking cables and materials for condition and conformance to specifications obtaining and interpreting appropriate documentation making terminationsconnections to specification manufacturer and regulatory requirements testing cabling connections and terminations marking tagging and labelling cables wires conductors and connections entering information onto documentation related to termination and connection of specialist cables applying measurement skills needed to meet the requirements of this unit

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of work site procedures and relevant statutory requirements safety hazards associated with the termination and connection of cables and the work environment statutory requirements associated with the termination and connection of specialist cables specifications for specialist cables and materials requirements for approval to work wiring support andor protection requirements specifications of wiring support andor protection requirements applicable statutory requirements reading and interpreting relevant drawings instructions and reference documents manufacturer requirements testing methods for specialist cables including continuity and resistance testing marking tagging and labelling requirements for cables wires conductors and connections data to be recordedreported and the frequency of recordingreporting the impact of the site and location variables may have on termination and connection use and application of personal protective equipment

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to terminate and connect specialist cables including but not confined to mineral insulate cables MIMS steel wire armoured cables SWA other sheathed cables such as piloted cables composite screened cables braided cables and cable installations requiring specialised glands fittings and enclosures Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with terminating and connecting specialist cables or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Documentation	Short record of termination or test results
Tested	Continuity and resistance testing

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