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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals.
  2. Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals to obtain job information.
  3. Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals to convey information and ideas.
  4. Prepare to use compliance standards, codes and specifications.

Required Skills

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 using drawings diagrams cable schedules standards codes and specifications

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

KSEEA Drawings diagrams and schedules

Evidence shall show an understanding of drawings diagrams and schedules used in electrotechnology work to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Architectural drawings encompassing

site plans floor plans detailed drawings and standard drawings

architectural floor plan to determine the power and lighting or communications audio video layouts required in a domestic installation

site plan to locate the service point consumers mains communication services main switchboard distribution boards andor builders supplies

standard drawing scales to determine the actual lengths represented by dimensions on an architectural drawing

reading and interpretation of floor plans to determine the location of the electrical communicationaudio accessories and appliances

Australian standard symbols used on floor plans to show the location of the accessories and appliances as detailed in an electrical schedule

T Electrical drawings encompassing

types of electrical drawings block circuit wiring and ladder diagrams

purpose and application of block circuit wiring diagrams and ladder diagrams

Australian standard symbols used to represent components on electrical diagrams

conventions used in and the features of circuit diagrams

converting a circuit diagram to a wiring diagram

identification of cable type origin and route from a cable schedule

developing a cable schedule for a given installation

T Circuit diagrams encompassing

purpose of circuit diagrams in the electrotechnology industry

conventions used in and the features of circuit diagrams

sketching basic circuit diagrams

common symbols used in circuit diagram Australian Drawing Standard ASNZS

developing switching charts to identify the terminals of various types of switches

connecting equipment using circuit diagrams

T Wiring diagrams encompassing

purpose of wiring diagrams in the electrotechnology industry

conventions used in and the features of wiring diagrams

sketching basic wiring diagrams

common symbols used in wiring diagram Australian Drawing Standard ASNZS

connecting equipment using wiring diagrams

T Building construction drawings and diagrams encompassing

building types timber frame brick veneer double brick and metal frame

identification of different types of footings floors external walls roofs interior walls

typical cable routes through buildings structures and premises

sequence of each constructional stage for brick brick veneer and timber cottages

identification of the stages at which the electricalcommunications first and second fixing occurs in the constructional sequence

areas of cooperation between electricalcommunications and other building trades

KSEEA Introduction to regulations compliance standards and codes

Evidence shall show an understanding of regulations compliance standards and codes that apply to electrical work to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Regulation for undertaking electrical work encompassing

scope of work covered by licensing in the electrotechnology industry Electrical licensing

legislative requirements for ensuring electrical or electronic equipment is safe ie compliance requirements of electrical installations

T Standards philosophy and format encompassing

performance verses prescriptive requirements

purpose of technical standards and their development

role of standards AustraliaNew Zealand International Organisation for Standardisation ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC

how standards are used in compulsory and accreditation compliance schemes

arrangement and use of technical standards in relation to electrical and electronic work

how to read and apply a standard

Standards and codes that apply to all types of electrical installations

Standards include Standards mandated under regulation eg Wiring Rules or by an authority deemedtocomply standard and local service requirements eg Service rules

Codes include those applicable to electrical safe working practices and some aspects of the Building Code of Australia

T Purpose format and content of typical job specifications encompassing

NATSPEC specification system provide the most common templates on which job specification are written

Evidence Required

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

Use drawings diagrams schedules standards codes and specifications as described in Range and including

A

Identifying drawings diagrams schedules and manuals relevant to the work to be undertaken

B

Interpreting drawings diagrams schedules and manuals correctly

C

Using correct conventions in freehand drawings

D

Giving correct information in freehand drawings

E

Obtaining compliance Standards and Codes applicable to particular disciplines

F

Reviewing and understanding the format of compliance Standards and Codes that apply to particular disciplines

G

Reviewing the format and content of typical job specifications

H

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 using drawings diagrams schedules and manuals

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 units covering the use of drawings diagrams schedules standards codes or specifications is required


Range Statement

8) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to assembly, installation, fault finding, maintenance or development work functions in any of the following disciplines:

Appliances

Business equipment

Computers

Data Communications

Electrical

Electrical Machines

Electronics

Fire protection

Instrumentation

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Renewable / sustainable energy, and

Security technology

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.