This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to mount and wire control panel equipment.

It includes working safely, following layout and circuit diagrams, selecting and mounting equipment, installing and terminating wiring, functional testing and completing necessary documentation.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan to mount and wire control panel equipment

1.1

Wire control panel equipment installation is determined and planned in accordance with job specifications, wiring and schematic diagrams

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied

1.3

Work instructions, including layout and wiring diagrams, are applied in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Advice is sought from supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others

1.5

Materials required for the control panel work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Tools, equipment and measuring devices required to carry out control panel work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Mount and wire control panel equipment

2.1

Control panel equipment and electrical hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented

2.2

Circuits are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace requirements and procedures

2.3

Components are laid out in accordance with job specifications, wiring and schematic diagrams

2.4

Control panel components including switch gear, interconnecting plugs and sockets and earthing are fitted in accordance with work instructions, industry standards, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.5

Control panel wiring is installed in accordance with wiring and schematic diagrams, work instructions, industry standards, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.6

Regular quality checks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Completed control panel is visually inspected and tested in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and manufacturer specifications

2.8

Labelling and cable numbering are undertaken in accordance with industry standards, wiring and schematic diagrams

2.9

Unplanned events are referred to supervisor for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.10

Work is carried out without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

3

Finalise and inspect control panel installation

3.1

Assembled control panel is tested against work instructions, industry standards and manufacturer specifications in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Problem-solving techniques are used, where corrective actions to assembled components are required, in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

3.3

Work completion is documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying labelling and numbering to cables and using terminal numbering in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

following layout and wiring diagrams

inspecting and checking installation of control panel equipment

laying out components, including:

selecting and placing switchgear and control gear in accordance with industry standards, wiring and schematic diagrams, including low voltage (LV) and extra-low voltage (ELV) devices

segregating of cables at different voltages in accordance with relevant industry standards

interconnecting plugs and sockets

mounting and wiring control panel equipment in accordance with relevant industry standards

selecting switchgear and control gear to required specifications, including voltage ratings, current ratings and overload settings

using problem-solving techniques when determining the nature of a fault.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

control panel types and mounting techniques, including:

clearances

DIN mounted switchgear

direct mounting on insulated panels

metallic and non-metallic (insulated)

rear connections

strapped harness wiring and use of duct to support and channel wiring

cable labelling and numbering, including:

cable and component labelling/identification

use of terminal strips to assist fault finding

component layout, including:

interconnecting plugs and sockets

placement/layout of power and control circuit devices and components

segregation of cables at different voltages

wiring and schematic diagrams

choice of switchgear and control gear, including:

current ratings

number of operations

overload and fuse settings

voltage ratings

other considerations, including:

earthing of panels

effect of high current devices on electromagnetic components or programmable logic controllers (PLC)

effects of electronic components on other devices

size of power and control circuit conductors

relevant industry standards

problem solving techniques including quality checks

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

risk mitigation processes.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Assembling must include at least two different control panels including the following:

controls for more than two electrical machines, electro-mechanical and/or electronic control and devices such as relays, timers, logic controllers, indicators and switches/push buttons

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Assembly