This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify building techniques, methods and materials used in energy sector work activities.

It includes preparing, identifying and confirming building techniques, methods and materials used. It also includes types of fixing devices, segregation requirements, fixing structures, walls and floor structures, lifting techniques and other related building materials.

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 identify building techniques, methods and materials

1.1

Instructions for identifying building techniques, methods and materials used in electrotechnology work are obtained and clarified

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and applied

1.3

Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

1.4

Identification of building techniques, methods and materials is coordinated with relevant person/s

1.5

Resources and materials needed for work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Schedule for identifying building techniques methods and materials used, including practices for working safely, is confirmed in accordance with instructions and requirements

2

Identify building techniques, methods and materials

2.1

Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented

2.2

Schedule to identify building techniques, methods and materials used is followed to ensure work is completed in an agreed time to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste

2.3

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and approval of relevant person/s

2.4

Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with instructions and requirements

3

Confirm building techniques, methods and materials used

3.1

Final checks are made to confirm building techniques, methods and materials used conform with work instructions and job requirements

3.2

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

3.3

Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Sustainable energy practices are followed and work area is cleaned and made safe

3.5

Relevant documents and records are updated 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 and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

understanding work instructions

obtaining and checking tools and equipment

following work schedules

returning tools and surplus resources as required

updating work records

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

confirming building techniques, methods and materials used

identifying building techniques, methods and materials.

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

energy sector science and materials, including:

trade calculations encompassing:

mathematical techniques

relevant calculations

linear measurement, areas, volumes and ratios

engineering mechanics encompassing:

base physical International System of Units (SI), their applications in engineering calculations in relation to physical quantities and associated formulae

mass, velocity, acceleration, force, weight, density and angles

energy/work/power

moments/torque

centre of gravity

mechanical advantage

levers

pulley blocks

efficiency

friction

vectors

resolution of forces

forces in strung conductors

forces on poles and towers

determination of sag

pressure/stress

elementary fluid mechanics

engineering materials encompassing:

classification

ferrous and non-ferrous metals

steels and alloys

properties

tensile strength

temperature and expansion in metals

stress and strain

ductility

applications

corrosion

galvanic corrosion

hardwoods and soft woods

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

sustainable energy principles and practices.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in 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.

Electrotechnology

Cross Discipline