This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fix, secure and mount electrotechnology equipment to hollow walls, solid walls and metal fixings.

It includes the safe use of hand and portable tools/ power tools and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment.

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

Prepare to fix and secure electrotechnologyequipment

1.1

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

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Scope of work to be undertaken is obtained from relevant documentation and/or from work supervisor

1.4

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

1.5

Materials required for the work are identified and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Fixing devices are selected for their suitability for the environment, weight of the load they are supporting and sub-stratums into which they are being installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safe load limits

1.7

Supporting accessories/equipment are selected for their suitability for the environment and ability to support and protect from damage in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Install fixing and support devices

2.1

Exposed and/or conductive parts, plant or machinery are confirmed as isolated in consultation with authorised person

2.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures relevant to work site are followed

2.3

Fixing devices are installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

Support accessories/equipment are installed accurately in accordance with industry technical standards, regulatory requirements and job specifications

2.5

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

3

Complete fixing and support work

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed

3.2

Worksite is tidied and tools and equipment cleaned and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Relevant personnel are notified of work completion 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 relevant workplace health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

communicating effectively with relevant stakeholders

completing fixing and support work to electrotechnology equipment

completing workplace documentation

ensuring exposed and/or conductive parts, plant or machinery are isolated by an authorised person

installing a fixing device and accessory capable of supporting up to 20 kilograms (kg) on the metal plate

using appropriate fixing methods, tools and devices to install fixings to hollow walls, solid walls, brick, concrete and steel

installing, aligning and adjusting fixing devices in accordance with manufacturer instructions and load limits, including installing relevant fixing support accessories/equipment

maintaining a clean worksite and equipment

selecting relevant fixing devices suitable for the environment they are being installed for loads, including:

less-than 5 kg

5-20 kg

20-50 kg

selecting the correct device for supporting, fixing and protecting wiring/cabling/piping and functional accessories

using fixing adhesives and tapes safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and load limits

using power drills, including selecting and changing drill bits and drill speeds.

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 and include knowledge of:

devices, tools, equipment and methods for supporting, fixing and protecting electrotechnology equipment wiring/cabling/piping and functional accessories, including:

hollow walls, wood, masonry blocks, plasterboard and panelling

fixing to metal

solid walls, including masonry and concrete structures

vertical and horizontal surfaces

fixing adhesives and tapes

securing and mounting types, load limits and safe installation

support accessories/equipment

relevant electrical regulations and legislations

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant electrotechnology equipment manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

sustainable energy principles and practices.

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.

Fixing and securing electrotechnology equipment must include:

installation

maintenance or development work functions

Electrotechnology

Cross Discipline