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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine integrated system scenario
  2. Types and locations of integrated system loads are determined from job specifications and customer requirements
  3. Types and locations of control (input) devices of integrated system are determined from job specifications and customer requirements
  4. Budget for the integrated system is determined from customer and appropriate person/s
  5. Plan integrated system
  6. Integrated system devices and capabilities are incorporated the system plan
  7. Number and types of output devices to meet scenario specified are chosen for compatibility with system loads
  8. Number and types of control (input) devices to meet system scenario specified are obtained
  9. Integrated systems are planned to comply with bus system and supply voltage parameters in accordance with job specifications
  10. Other control methods are considered in developing an integrated system plan in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Integrated systems are planned within cost and budget constraints
  12. Final plan is documented and submitted to appropriate person/s for approval in accordance with workplace procedures
  13. Implement integrated system installation
  14. Integrated system is arranged using appropriate topology in accordance with workplace procedures
  15. Connection chart/diagram between devices in the integrated system is developed in accordance with workplace procedures
  16. Appropriate cable for the bus system is selected and connected at devices and accessories using the methods and the polarity specified by manufacturer specifications

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.

Electrical installation of integrated systems must include the following:

three integrated systems one of which has at least four separate scenes and five control requirements

Documentation must include the following:

explanations of how the customer requirement will be achieved

a material list with costs and a marked-up floor plan showing relationship of load groups to input device/s


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

arranging an integrated system using an acceptable topology

complying with a given budget

complying with manufacturer instructions/specifications

considering other control methods in planning the integrated system

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

determining customer requirements for integrated system

determining scenario specifications including number and types of control systems

developing a connection chart/diagram

developing appropriate topology for integrated system

documenting integrated system plan

identifying integrated system scenario

implementing an integrated system installation

planning installations of integrated system

planning integrated system to comply with bus system and supply voltage parameters


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:

acceptable and unacceptable topologies for a single network

bus system parameters, including:

how bus systems work

network topology

voltage and current limits

cable type and length limits

network impedance

network and device status indication

low voltage (LV) supply, voltage parameters and quality

supply sources such as uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and inverters may adversely effect voltage parameters and waveform

cabling, including:

insulation resistance testing precautions and prohibitions

LV cable terminations and conductor size

bus cable polarity and pairing, termination requirements and techniques

field and enclosure segregation requirements related to related to relevant industry standards

supply and load protection, including:

conductors and protection device coordination

protection on supply and load side of system devices

use of residual current devices (RCDs)

output devices, including:

relay connections for extra-low voltage (ELV) and LV loads

dimmer types

supply and load connections for the various dimmer types

installation requirements for input devices, including:

passive infrared detectors

light level control

key inputs

touch screens

acceptable and unacceptable topologies for a single network

connection chart/diagrams

devices and connections for other control methods, including:

distributed signalling interface (DSI) and gateway dimming and control

devices and connections digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) dimming and control

zero to 10 volts analogue control

installation requirements for input devices

installations of integrated systems for input devices, including passive infrared detectors, light level control, key inputs, and touch screens

job specifications and customer requirements

LV supply, voltage parameters and quality, including supply sources such as UPS and inverters which may adversely affect voltage parameters and waveforms

manufacturer documentation

relevant manufacturer specifications

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

relevant cabling industry standards, including:

cable type and length limits, including network impedance

how bus systems work and network topology

voltage and current limits

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

risk control measures

supply and load protection

acceptable and unacceptable topology requirements for a single network.