ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work in accordance with the plan and relevant manufacturer and/or site requirements

2. Install and recover electrical services

2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2. Install services in accordance with site specific installation instructions and practices

2.3. Inspect and check installation to ensure functionality, safety and compliance with specifications

2.4. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures

2.5. Recover services systematically, in accordance with authorised mine procedures and with minimal loss and damage to the recovered equipment and the site

2.6. Complete site restoration and housekeeping in accordance with site procedures/practices

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1. Inspect and maintain services in accordance with mine site and legislative requirements

3.2. Process reports on electrical services maintenance requirements in accordance with site procedures

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to install, maintain and recover electrical services:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for installing, maintaining and recovering electrical services

apply operational safety requirements

access, read, interpret and apply technical information

isolate and tag

identify hazards/potential hazards

apply equipment/manual handling techniques

use hand tools

install, maintain and recover electrical componentry

identify defects and damage

observe signalling procedures

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to install, maintain and recover electrical services:

legislative electrical safety requirements

operational safety requirements

site operational procedures

electrical services componentry its characteristics and uses

electrical services installation and recovery procedures

electrical services maintenance procedures

isolation and tag out procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to electrical services

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for installing, maintaining and recovering electrical services

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the installation, maintenance and recovery of electrical services

working with others to undertake and complete the installation, maintenance and recovery of electrical services in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the installation, maintenance and recovery of electrical services that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the installation, maintenance and recovery of electrical services

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

shift briefings

handover details, and/or

work orders

Work requirement details may include:

nature and scope of the work

equipment and plant, including any defects

achievement targets

routes/plans

sequencing

working conditions

hazards

potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Electrical services maintenance and recovery covered by this unit does not include working with live power or any other allied function for which the individual is not specifically authorised.

Electrical services and materials may include:

transformer

distribution boxes

motors

starters

lighting

communication devices

HT cables

feeder cables

supply cables

communication devices

cable joiners

cable ties

Safety requirements may include observance of:

safety tagging procedures

electrical isolation requirements

operational signal procedures

marking/identification

Equipment/plant required to support the operation may include:

cable reelers (machine mounted, skid mounted, air or hydraulic powered)

cable baskets (machine mounted, skid mounted)

vehicles (load haul dump and multi-purposes)

Support materials may include:

fences

barriers

guards

fire extinguishers

signs

notices

tools

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.