This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and fabricating dismantling assembling of utilities industry components

The knowledge and skills shall be contextualised to current industry standards technologies and practices

KSEEA Hand and power tools and their application

Evidence shall show an understanding of hand and power tools and their application to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Mechanical drawing interpretation and sketching encompassing

drawing standards and conventions used in drawings of mechanical components as specified in AS

basic abbreviations and symbols used in drawing of mechanical components

interpretation of mechanical drawings commonly used in the electrotechnology industry orthogonal projection third angle detail and assembly drawings pictorial views

laying out a drawing of mechanical components using engineering drawing convention

freehand drawings of mechanical components showing all information needed for its manufacturefabrication

T Workshop planning and materials encompassing

methods used to work safely in an industrial work environment

typical nonelectrical hazards in the workplace

control measures for dealing with hazards identified

Conducting a risk assessment on a given work environment documenting and assessing the risks identified

type of metallic and nonmetallic materials used in the electrotechnology industry and application of the common materials

planning process

T Measuring and marking out encompassing

reasons for measuring and marking out

tools used for marking out

measuring and marking out a project accurately following correct procedures

sustainable energy work practices related to reducing waste when marking out

T Holding and cutting encompassing

common tools for holding bench vices multigrips vice grips wrenches

common tools for cutting metallic and nonmetallic material hacksaws wood saws chisels pliers files

procedure for using a range of tools for cutting shaping and finishing metallic and nonmetallic materials

safety procedures when using holding and cutting tools

T Drills and drilling encompassing

types of drills used in the electrotechnology industry

sharpening twist drills

drilling metallic and nonmetallic components

safe use of a bench drill

T Tapping and threading encompassing

type and size of commonly used threads used in electrotechnology work

taps and tap wrenches

tapping metallic and nonmetallic components

stock and die tools

threading metallic and nonmetallic components

T General Hand Tools encompassing

hammers used in electrotechnology work

screwdrivers used in electrotechnology work

spanners and sockets used in electrotechnology work

pliers used in electrotechnology work

assembling components applicable to electrotechnology industry using a variety of hand tools

T Joining techniques encompassing

types of machine screws and nuts

forms of welding Oxyacetylene electric arc welding

forms of brazing and hard soldering

process of soft soldering

joining components using machine screws

joining components using welding brazing or soldering techniques

T Portable electric power tools encompassing

portable electric power tools grinders drills jigsaws saws

applications of portable electric power tools used in the electrotechnology work

using portable power tools

fabricating components using power tools drills grinders

T Sheet metal work encompassing

types of sheet metal materials used in the electrotechnology work

names and applications of the types of fabrication materials

tools used with sheet metals in electrotechnology work hacksaw tinsnips guillotines punches notching tools folding machines

techniques used in fabricating sheet metal cutting bending drillingpunching joining cutting mitres

marking out cutting bending drilling andor cutting andor punching holes joining and cutting mitred joints using sheet metal

sustainable energy work practices to reducing waste when fabricating using sheet metal

fabricating components using sheet metal and fabrication tools

T Low tolerance measurement encompassing

tolerance

techniques in using vernier callipers

techniques in using micrometers

using vernier callipers to measure engineering components

using micrometers to measuring engineering components

T Dismantling and assembly techniques encompassing

tools used in dismantling and assembling electrotechnology equipment spanners screwdrivers bearing pullers etc

procedures for ensuring the safe treatment of dismantled components

dismantling electrical electronic instrumentation or refrigerationair conditioning piece of equipment using correct procedures

assembling electrical electronic instrumentation or refrigerationair conditioning piece of equipment using correct procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Fabricate dismantle assemble of utilities industry components as described in and including

A

Selecting and using hand tools appropriate to a task correctly and safely

B

Selecting and using power tools appropriate to a task correctly and safely

C

Sharpening at least two drill bits each for use different types of material

D

Interpreting mechanical drawingsdiagrams and instructions correctly

E

Dismantle and assemble an apparatus relevant to utilities industry discipline in which competency is sought

F

Fabricate a component relevant to the utilities industry discipline in which competency is sought

G

Dealing with unplanned events

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed in this unit

These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to dismantling assembling and fabricating utilities industry components

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

For optimisation of training and assessment effort competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit