Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervise operation of electrical equipment and installations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply procedures for providing information

apply electrical hazards identification procedures

apply electrical risk assessment procedures

read electrical diagrams

apply procedures for the preparation of work procedure and instructions

apply procedures for developing and introducing practices to improve the work environment

use effective consultative mechanisms to negotiate processes and procedures appropriate to statutorylegal requirements

explain complex information to superiorssubordinates

apply coaching and mentoring support procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to supervise operation of electrical equipment and installations

legislative requirements and procedures

organisations requirements and procedures

manufacturers requirements and procedures

potential electrical hazards

plant interlocking and its consequences

risk management procedures

basic electrical terminology and theory of operation of common electric motors and control equipment

type of electrical supply systems eg high medium and low voltage systems

electrical risk treatment procedures

potential electrical inefficiencies

electrical monitoring requirements and procedures

work practices that minimise the potential and impact of electrical hazards

procedures for identifying training needs and implement training

recording and reporting procedures

human resource management

providing information relating to electrical management

work procedureinstruction writing

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the management and operation of electrical equipment and installations

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient operation of electrical equipment and installations

working with others to plan prepare and conduct the operation of electrical equipment and installations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the operation of electrical equipment and installations

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of the operation of electrical equipment and installations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and conduct the operation of electrical equipment and installations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the operation of electrical equipment and installations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Team members may include:

may include:

Control measures may include:

Work practices may be included:

Conditions of electrical supply may include:

People with appropriate licenses or qualifications must:

Electrical plans and drawings should include:

Training should include:

Efficient operation may include:

Information from monthly electricity account may include:

Optimisation of energy may include: