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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. WHS/OHS policies and workplace procedures are communicated, confirmed and applied
  2. Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for work are identified, checked and are safe to use in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  4. Resources and materials required for work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Schedule of work and safe work practices are confirmed in accordance with work instructions and job requirements
  6. Carry out work activity
  7. Schedule of work is followed to ensure work is completed in agreed timelines, quality standard and with a minimum of waste
  8. Electrotechnology practices and electrical principles are applied to routine work activities
  9. Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  10. Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work instructions and workplace procedures
  11. Relevant person/s is notified of work activity completion
  12. Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  13. Work area is cleaned, made safe and sustainable energy practices are followed
  14. Workplace records are updated in accordance with work instructions and workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

carrying out work activities in an energy sector, including:

applying industry standards

applying quality, workplace procedures and instructions

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy practices

completing schedules of work

dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

following quality, workplace procedures and instructions

obtaining and checking tools and equipment

returning tools, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), surplus resources and materials

updating work records.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

energy sector vocations, including:

electrical

electronics and communications

computer systems

data communication

refrigeration and air conditioning

instrumentation and control

rail signalling

lifts

electricity supply – generation, transmission and distribution

gas industry

career paths in energy sector, including:

Australian policy framework for qualifications/classifications

scope of work for the installation, maintenance and servicing sector

training in energy sector vocations, including:

traineeships and apprenticeships

minimum electrical licencing requirements

career pathways and awards

industry stakeholders, including:

employer and employee organisations

government electrical regulatory authorities and skills standards networks

private and public Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

qualification requirements, including:

units of competency and qualification assessments

employment preparation, including:

job application involving research, writing and methods to apply

job interview consisting of preparation and presentation

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instruction for tools, equipment and technologies

relevant sustainable energy practices

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies, procedures and instructions.