Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare to attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).
- Work is planned and prepared to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed, and the work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements.
- Condition and ratings under which the flexible cords and plugs are to operate is determined from requirements and in consultation with appropriate personnel followed by written instruction.
- Flexible cords and plugs are selected to comply with standards and requirements for the condition and rating to be determined.
- Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Flexible cord(s) is prepared without damage to insulation and conductors and in accordance with requirements.
- Attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).
- OHS policies and procedures are followed.
- Single insulated metal framed equipment is earthed in accordance with requirements.
- The integrity of double insulated equipment is maintained in accordance with requirements.
- Conductors are connected to terminals in accordance with requirements to ensure the required polarity is affected.
- Test equipment for operation and safety.
- Locate and repair fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s).
- Electrical equipment and attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are isolated, where necessary, in accordance with established procedures.
- Other OHS policies and procedures are followed.
- Visual checks of the attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are carried out in accordance with established procedures to detect any abnormal or obvious damage or fault.
- Fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are confirmed and components to be replaced are determined and details recorded in accordance with established procedures.
- Fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are repaired in accordance with established procedures, where necessary.
- Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel, before any contingencies are implemented.
- Provide status report(s).