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 installing setting up and commissioning of interval metering

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills EKAS required is given in Volume Part EKAS It forms an integral part of this unit

KSEGA

Electrical incidents investigation and reporting

T Procedures and protocols for giving evidence in court encompassing

Process for responding to a witness summons

Requirements for preparing to appear in court to give evidence

Court procedures and protocols for giving evidence

T Procedures and processes for responding to reported electrical incidents encompassing

Reporting requirements of the electricity legislation for electrical accidents on customers premises

Responsible for investigating electrical accidents on customers premises

Reporting procedures of electrical accidents on consumers premises and distributors assets

Actions to be taken when an electrical incident causes loss of life personal injury or property damage

Initial task of an investigator of an electrical incident

Extent of evidence needed to be gathered from the site of an electrical incident

T Conditions and actions that could result in death injury of property damage from an electrical cause encompassing

Noncompliance defects of an electrical installation

Connection or use of unsuitable not approved electrical equipment and appliances

Failure to follow safe working procedures

Deliberate misuse

Unacceptable rise in potential of exposed and extraneous conductive parts

T Causes of rise in potential of exposed and extraneous conductive parts encompassing

High impedance in the main or service neutral conductor of an MEN system

Earth faults

High impedance in the protective earthing under fault conditions

Ineffective equipotential bonding under fault conditions

Ineffective protective device under fault conditions

T Effects and consequences of current through the human body

T Electrical sources of fire in building and premises

T Advance electrical testing and measuring devices encompassing

Testmeasuring devices and their application

Safe connection of testmeasuring devices into a circuit

Taking readings

Storage maintenance and care of testmeasuring devices

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 this 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 Industrys preferred 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 every day 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 shall 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 performance criteria 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

Install and set up interval metering as described in and including

A

Inspecting and evaluating safety and functionality compliance of the switchboard accurately

B

Following established procedures to obtain approval to rectify noncompliance aspects of the switchboard

C

Carrying out preparation work effectively

D

Rectifying compliance defects

E

Placing and securing metering correctly

F

Making power and communications connections in accordance with manufactures specifications and functional and regulatory requirements

G

Setting meter parameters in accordance with manufactures specifications and functional and regulatory requirements

H

Reinstating supply to the installation safely

I

Documenting metering and rectification work and notifying appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures

J

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

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 by this unit

Resources required to assess this unit are listed above in Context of assessment which should also be used in the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions 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 installing and setting up interval metering

Method of assessment

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

NoteCompetent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment 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 assessment 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

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit