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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine relevant materials/parts to purchase
  2. WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  3. Scope of installation or service work is determined from job specification drawings and/or results of service calls
  4. Materials/parts required for work are determined from job specifications or service calls
  5. Materials/parts required are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  6. Procure materials/parts
  7. Approval to purchase alternative materials/parts is sought from supervisor in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
  8. Prices for the supply of materials/parts, particularly non-standard high-cost items, is sought in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
  9. Approval to purchase materials/parts is obtained in writing from the customer or relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
  10. Purchases are initiated based on price and availability of materials/parts within the required timeframe and in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
  11. Appropriate information technology is used to source and purchase materials/parts
  12. Document materials/parts purchases
  13. Materials/parts purchases are documented in accordance with workplace procurement procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Sourcing and purchasing materials/parts must include at least one of the following electrotechnology disciplines:

automation technologies

computers

data communications

electrical

electrical machines

electronics

fire protection

instrumentation

refrigeration and air conditioning

renewable/sustainable energy

security technology

Materials or parts purchased price documentation must include:

discounts

goods and service tax (GST)

delivery costs

Purchase value of electrotechnology installation or service materials for small installation jobs is:

limited to $AU20,000

Performance Evidence

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

applying at least two different methods to source materials

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

dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procurement procedures

determining material and part availability and arranging supply

determining relevant materials/parts to purchase

determining scope of work and materials/parts procurement requirements from job specifications

documenting materials/parts purchases

obtaining approval to purchase in accordance with workplace procurement procedures

sourcing, obtaining quotes and purchasing appropriate materials/parts in accordance with workplace procurement procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

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

computers and applications, including:

entering information

printing

saving

selecting application

starting up

job or project specifications

relevant part and material manufacturer specifications

relevant risk mitigation processes including risk control measures

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation, including:

methods for recording and maintaining work records

purpose and extent of work activities records

regulatory work record requirements

types of records for maintaining work activities

relevant workplace policies and procedures, including procurement procedures, including:

common or preferred suppliers

delegated authority to purchase

procurement approvals process and procedures

purchasing systems

sources or suppliers for obtaining materials/parts

workplace communication methods, including:

communicating with customers

communicating with personnel

communicating with suppliers

oral and written communication.