Certificate III in Switchgear and Control Gear
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.
Scope
This qualification provides competencies to construction, assembly and wiring of switchboards and control panels.
Completion requirements
The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:
All of the Core competency standard units;
The required number of Stream Core competency standard units;
The required number of Elective competency standard units as prescribed in the respective Schedule; and
All the required pre-requisite competency standard units have been met as required.
Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved | |
Assemble, mount and connect switchgear and controlgear | |
Make up and assemble bus bars | |
Assemble and wire control panels | |
Participate in switchgear and controlgear work and competency development activities | |
Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | |
Develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controllers using ladder instruction set | |
Apply OHS practices in the workplace | |
Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components | |
Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits | |
Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits | |
Fix and secure equipment | |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals | |
Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical work | |
Assemble and connect communication frames and cabinets | |
Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits | |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits | |
Overhaul and repair switchgear/controlgear | |
Repair mechanical components of electrical machines | |
Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply |
Stream Core Competency Standard Units At least 2 of the following competency standard units to be achieved | |
Maintain documentation | |
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | |
Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | |
Deliver a service to customers | |
Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace | |
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | |
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Competency Standard Units
In accordance with Schedule 3, which forms an integral part of this qualification, achieve a Unit Strand Total of at least 5 as specified.
Note: 1. Pre-requisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
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