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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to verify custom electronic installations
  2. Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
  3. Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and reported to relevant person/s, and control measures implemented
  4. Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others on worksite
  5. Location of system components is determined from specifications and diagrams
  6. Inspection and tests are sequenced in accordance with job schedule
  7. Materials required for tests and verification are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
  8. Tools, equipment and testing devices required to verify compliance are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  9. Visually inspect the installation
  10. Circuits/machines/plant are isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  11. Cabling is checked for appropriate type and size
  12. Cabling accessories and components are checked as being suitably located, securely fixed and suitably protected from damage or corrosion
  13. Accessories and components are checked as being appropriately rated and meeting functional requirements
  14. Evidence that equipment complies with safety and functional requirements is confirmed in accordance with relevant industry standards
  15. Unplanned situations are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures, discussed with relevant person/s and documented
  16. Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
  17. Inspection is conducted efficiently minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices
  18. Testing or measuring on a live and operating system is conducted in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  19. Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  20. Tests are conducted to verify that cabling is safe, meets specified standards and any relevant regulatory requirements
  21. Custom electronic apparatus and devices are tested to ensure safe installation and intended functionality
  22. Unexpected situations are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures, discussed with relevant person/s and documented
  23. Testing is conducted efficiently, minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices
  24. Report inspection and verification findings
  25. Worksite and equipment are cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  26. Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  27. Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with workplace procedures
  28. Work completion is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace 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.

Verifying compliance and functionality of custom electronic installations must include at least the following:

two different new or existing custom electronic installations

one installation, including a basic integrated system

Verification must include at least the following:

visual inspection of cabling, accessories, apparatus and controls

conducting all safety and compliance tests

Testing must include at least the following:

isolation testing

insulation resistance

cable tests to specified standard (e.g. Category 5 standard)

polarity tests

continuity of earthing

correct connections performance tests


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 relevant risk identification, assessment, reporting and control requirements

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

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

completing reporting in accordance with workplace procedures

complying with relevant regulations

conducting all tests safely and correctly

coordinating work with relevant person/s

dealing effectively with unplanned events

identifying and accessing materials, tools, apparatus and testing devices

identifying non-compliant defects from test results

identifying visual defects

isolating circuits/machines/system

recommending appropriate corrective actions.


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:

custom electronic installations, testing and verification methods, including:

audio reproduction, electronic components:

preamplifiers amplifier

power and integrated amplifiers

graphic equalisers

audio reproduction and speaker fundamentals

audio/video recording and replay components repair basics

audio/video control equipment

electronic safe working practices

relevant standards, codes and regulations

sound reproduction fundamentals

video systems installation

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.