Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- Identify job and load requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
- Prepare and select circuit protection controls and devices for electrical installations
- Organise circuits and switchboard equipment to comply with layout drawings, specifications and regulatory requirements
- Select suitable circuit protective devices to meet specifications
- Select RCDs to meet required circuit requirements and specifications
- Select switchgear/control gear by type, rating and purpose for a particular installation or part of an installation
- Install circuit protection controls and devices for electrical installations
- Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required
- Install circuit protection devices in compliance with job specifications and requirements
- Install RCDs, where required, to protect all lighting and socket outlets in final subcircuits in domestic electrical installations
- Install switchgear (including main switch/s) and control gear according to manufacturer and regulatory requirements
- Check installed components are straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances
- Terminate earthing to meet with the MEN system requirements
- Inspect installed components and earthing system visually to ensure compliance
- Test the earthing system for continuity and insulation resistance to ensure compliance
- Mark all switches, circuit-breakers, RCDs and other electrical equipment on or adjacent to the switchboard
- Document selection of circuit protection devices and electrical installation arrangement in accordance with SOPs