Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM10016 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Terminate and test electrical wiring and accessories

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM10016 - Terminate and test electrical wiring and accessories
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson – industrial electrician apprenticeship training, and the recognition of trade-level skills in the termination and testing of electrical cables, cords and accessories using appropriate fixing devices and methods.It covers the installation requirements for a wide range of typically used electrical cables in a variety of situations and separation from other services, including fire wall penetrations.This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to meet the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC).Essential Performance Capabilities (EPCs):EPC 32 – Describe the construction, specifications, colour coding and applications of various types of cords and cables.EPC 33 – Demonstrate the skills to prepare and terminate cords and cables. EPC 34 – Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for selection and attachment of electrical accessories, using appropriate fixing devices, tools and methods.AndEssential Performance Capability (EPC) classified as ‘critical’:EPC 27 – Demonstrate knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and local regulatory requirements for the installation of aerial conductors and underground wiring, including specialist cables. EPC 35 – Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to install and terminate a variety of electrical cables in a wide range of applications (including final subcircuits) to AS/NZS 3000.Some jurisdictions require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in terminating and testing electrical wiring and accessories at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring State as the case requires.

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Installation and commissioning
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare to terminate electrical cables and cords
  • Inspect accessories to determine the appropriate type and size of cable/cord and termination connectors/lugs, as required
  • Obtain specialised tools, equipment and test instruments needed for terminating electrical cables and cords
       
Element: Terminate electrical cables and cords
  • Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required
  • Prepare cable/cord end to suit connector/lug without causing any damage to insulation or conductor
  • Fit and secure specialist cable glands and retaining devices
  • Ensure terminations/connections are made to specifications, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory and legislative requirements
  • Ensure all entry points are sealed using appropriate compounds, including resins, where required
  • Mark/tag and label all cables, wires, conductors and connections to specifications
       
Element: Test electrical cables and cords
  • Test terminated cables to ensure continuity and insulation resistance readings comply with requirements
  • Complete all reports and documentation to the required specifications and SOPs
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Determine job requirements

1.1.

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2.

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures

1.3.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4.

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2.

Prepare to terminate electrical cables and cords

2.1.

Inspect accessories to determine the appropriate type and size of cable/cord and termination connectors/lugs, as required

2.2.

Obtain specialised tools, equipment and test instruments needed for terminating electrical cables and cords

3.

Terminate electrical cables and cords

3.1.

Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required

3.2.

Prepare cable/cord end to suit connector/lug without causing any damage to insulation or conductor

3.3.

Fit and secure specialist cable glands and retaining devices

3.4.

Ensure terminations/connections are made to specifications, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory and legislative requirements

3.5.

Ensure all entry points are sealed using appropriate compounds, including resins, where required

3.6.

Mark/tag and label all cables, wires, conductors and connections to specifications

4.

Test electrical cables and cords

4.1.

Test terminated cables to ensure continuity and insulation resistance readings comply with requirements

4.2.

Complete all reports and documentation to the required specifications and SOPs

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting circuits, drawings, plans and specifications relevant to the work to be undertaken

identifying the cables and cords by conductor size, type and rating

preparing and terminating cable and cords to accessories using appropriate hardware, tools and equipment, including soldering without undue damage to insulation or conductor

preparing and terminating at least five (5) or more of the following cable and cord types at a device terminal enclosure:

thermoplastic insulated cable (TPI)

flat thermoplastic sheathed (TPS)

circular thermoplastic sheathed (TPS)

steel wired armoured (SWA)

fire rated cable (high tension (HT) or high frequency (HF) or mineral insulated metal sheath (MIMS))

cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables

neutral screened cables

flexible cords and cables

aluminium conductor/cable

terminating the above selected cable and cord types into two (2) or more of the following connectors and lugs:

connectors:

screw

stud

tunnel

lugs:

crimp and compression

soldering

solderless

maintaining/achieving required fire rating

inspecting and testing terminated cables to ensure they comply with continuity and insulation resistance requirements and are safely intended for use

using test equipment to locate faults, completing remedial action and retesting to ensure compliance

documenting termination and testing of electrical cables, cords and accessories in accordance with SOPs.

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

different types of electrical cables and cords and their applications

structural components of cables and their purpose (conductor material, stranding, insulation type, voltage rating, screening, sheathing, armour and serving)

Australian and International colour standards for cables and cords

factors affecting cable current-carrying capacity:

current requirements for the circuit

cable installation method to be used

environmental conditions in the vicinity of cable installation

Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules requirements for flexible cords, cables and plugs

Australian Standards and manufacture requirements for the termination of:

TPS and TPI cables

fire protection and MIMS cables

SWA

trailing cable and catenary wire systems

soft soldering process, including the use of liquid petroleum (LP) gases and precautions to be observed

fire rated cable types, including HT, HF and MIMS and their applications

types of accessories and their intended use

support, fixing and protection methods, including:

selection and safe application of devices for fixing to timber, metal, hollow structures, masonry and concrete

hazards and safety measures when working with adhesives and chemical fixing devices

safe work methods for:

using hand and power tools

using powder and compressed gas operated tools

test requirements to ensure compliant continuity and insulation resistance and documentation to be completed.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Determine job requirements

1.1.

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2.

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures

1.3.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4.

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2.

Prepare to terminate electrical cables and cords

2.1.

Inspect accessories to determine the appropriate type and size of cable/cord and termination connectors/lugs, as required

2.2.

Obtain specialised tools, equipment and test instruments needed for terminating electrical cables and cords

3.

Terminate electrical cables and cords

3.1.

Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required

3.2.

Prepare cable/cord end to suit connector/lug without causing any damage to insulation or conductor

3.3.

Fit and secure specialist cable glands and retaining devices

3.4.

Ensure terminations/connections are made to specifications, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory and legislative requirements

3.5.

Ensure all entry points are sealed using appropriate compounds, including resins, where required

3.6.

Mark/tag and label all cables, wires, conductors and connections to specifications

4.

Test electrical cables and cords

4.1.

Test terminated cables to ensure continuity and insulation resistance readings comply with requirements

4.2.

Complete all reports and documentation to the required specifications and SOPs

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Electrical cable and cord types include five (%) or more of the following:

thermoplastic insulated cable (TPI)

flat thermoplastic sheathed (TPS)

circular thermoplastic sheathed (TPS)

steel wired armoured (SWA)

fire rated cable (high tension (HT) or high frequency (HF) or mineral insulated metal sheath (MIMS))

cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables

neutral screened cables

flexible cords and cables

aluminium conductor/cable

Termination of cables and cords include two (2) or more of the following connectors and lugs:

connectors:

screw

stud

tunnel

lugs:

crimp and compression

soldering

solderless

Regulatory requirements include:

AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)

AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2009 Electrical installations – Selection of cables – Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV – typical Australian installation conditions

Safe working practices include:

demonstration of safe working practices and installation in accordance with industry established safe and sound practices

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Inspect accessories to determine the appropriate type and size of cable/cord and termination connectors/lugs, as required 
Obtain specialised tools, equipment and test instruments needed for terminating electrical cables and cords 
Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required 
Prepare cable/cord end to suit connector/lug without causing any damage to insulation or conductor 
Fit and secure specialist cable glands and retaining devices 
Ensure terminations/connections are made to specifications, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory and legislative requirements 
Ensure all entry points are sealed using appropriate compounds, including resins, where required 
Mark/tag and label all cables, wires, conductors and connections to specifications 
Test terminated cables to ensure continuity and insulation resistance readings comply with requirements 
Complete all reports and documentation to the required specifications and SOPs 

Forms

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