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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to enter a work area and verify compliance of an electrical installation
   • Work area access permits are obtained from appropriate personnel according to established procedures
   • Safe work methods for controlling risk obtained, read and understood prior to undertaking a work activity.
3. Preparations for electrical and non-electrical isolation are carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/process control according to established procedures.
   • Documentation or deemed to comply standard on which installation is based is reviewed and understood.
   • Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
   • Tools and equipment needed for the work are checked for safety and correct functionality according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
4. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
   • Hazards are identified and control measures implemented and monitored through active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees.
   • Hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel according to established procedures.
   • OHS records of incidents are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures.
   • Workplace instructions and training are followed accurately within established procedures.
5. Apply safe working practices to verifying compliance of an electrical installation
   • Safe work methods for controlling risk are followed accurately.
   • Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed according to work procedures and scope of responsibility and competencies.
   • The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
   • Compliance of the electrical equipment and as it is installed is ascertained by visual inspection in accordance with current standards and regulatory requirements.
   • Mandatory tests are conducted to ascertain the compliance of the safety parameters of installed circuits, switchgear, protection and earthing in accordance with current standards and regulatory requirements.
6. Report compliance findings.
   • OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
   • Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
   • Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with current standards and regulatory requirements.
   • Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with established procedures.
   • Mandatory documentation is completed in accordance with current standards and regulatory requirements.

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 preparing quotations for the supply of products for lighting projects All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSEGA Current requirements of safe working practices Evidence shall show an understanding of current requirements of working place health and safety to an extent indicated by the following aspects T The current legal requirements covering workplace health and safety in the workplace T The current work environment in relation to safety signage emergencies fire protection ensuring personal safety industrial housekeeping and pollution sources and controls T Hazards and risks and control measures in working on construction sites Note Hazards include not limited to manual and mechanical handling working at heights working in confined spaces noise dusts T Workplace safety check identifying potential workplace hazards and suggested measures for accident prevention T Working safely with electrical tools or equipment T Current procedure for safe isolation of an electrical supply T Hazards associated with extralow voltage lowvoltage high voltage and highcurrents T Hazards and control measures associated with electrical work T Emergency procedures for the rescue of an electric shock victim equipment T Emergency first aid for an electric shock victim Note Emergency first aid is limited to firstonthe scene assistance to a victim of electric shock and basics of CPR

KSEGA Evidence shall show an understanding of electrical installations testing and verification to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Current electrical installations legislated regulations and responsibilities of a licensed electrician T Current compliance standards and regulatory requirement of electrical equipment and how and where it is installed T Current compliance standards and regulatory requirement for testing safety parameters of installed circuits switchgear protection and earthing T Current compliance standards and regulatory requirement for documenting and reporting compliance inspection and testing outcomes

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit It must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines 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 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 Apply currency of safe working practices and compliance verification of electrical installations as described as described in and including A Preparing to enter a workplace B Identifying work safety hazards C Applying current safe working practices D Identifying visual noncompliance defects E Using effective methods for conducting mandatory and optional tests F Identifying noncompliance from test results G Identifying causes of noncompliance H Completing mandatory reporting I 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 by this unit These should be part of 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 verifying compliance and functionality of general electrical installations

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 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

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

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Range Statement

10) 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 verifying compliance of an electrical installations comprising a main switchboard, supplying more than one circuit each for, lighting, socket outlets, a distribution board separate from the main switchboard and at least two circuits supplying fixed appliances one of which three-phase.

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