Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to set up electrical apparatus and associated controls
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
- Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate person(s).
- Setting up work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
- The location of electrical apparatus and controls is determined from site inspection and/or job specifications and diagrams
- Control setting and operating parameters are determined from job specifications and requirements.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to commission the system are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Pre set up checks are undertaken to ensure all components are in place and secure.
- The need to test or measure a live and operating system is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures
- Set up electrical apparatus and associated controls
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Electrical apparatus and associated controls are adjusted to their required settings.
- Testing/measuring devices are used to observe the operation of electrical apparatus and fine adjustments of controls are made as necessary.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Setting up is conducted efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Document operational settings of electrical apparatus and associated circuits.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Results of setting up are documented including final operating parameters and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established procedures