Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to inspect and test cables and lines
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- The extent of inspection and testing is determined from job specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
- Materials needed for inspection and testing are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to inspect and test are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Inspect and test cables and line
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Installed cable/line are inspected to ensure installation and cable conforms to organization and technical specifications for cable laying.
- Cable/line route specification and technical data is reviewed to ensure specified cables have been laid.
- Cable/line is tested to ensure continuity or circuit in accordance with technical requirements and /or specifications.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Inspection and testing is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Rectify faults and defects
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Isolated cable/line faults are rectified in accordance with organization procedures and technical instructions to ensure cable/line route technical specifications are met
- Defects in cable/line installation are rectified where necessary to ensure all aspects of cable/line route conforms to specifications including conduit, clamps and other securing devices
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Faults and defects are rectified efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Certify cable and line integrity and report
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Faults and defects are documented and corresponding faults or defects. Detailed corrective action is recorded for subsequent engineering review
- All test results are documented and test compliance results are recorded for commissioning purposes
- Cable/line installation documentation required for commissioning is prepared for handover to engineers for commissioning