This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to write technical specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects.

It includes establishing performance requirements and prescribing parameters, and preparing specifications for the supply of materials and equipment. It also includes documenting and submitting quotations.

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

Determine performance and parameters of materials and equipment

1.1

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

1.2

Extent of project work is determined from design brief specifications, other relevant documentation and discussions with appropriate person/s

1.3

Performance and prescribed parameters of materials and equipment are established from design brief specifications, other relevant documentation and discussions with relevant person/s

1.4

Required date for materials and equipment is determined from design brief specifications, other relevant documentation and discussions with relevant person/s

1.5

Activities are planned to meet scheduled timeframes in consultation with relevant person/s

2

Prepare specifications for supply of materials and equipment

2.1

Manufacturer specifications and limitations of materials and equipment are sought

2.2

Manufacturer specifications and limitations are compared with the established performance and prescribed parameters for materials and equipment

2.3

Sources and availability of materials and equipment are established in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Specifications for the supply of materials and equipment, including required evidence of compliance, are developed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Additional services are incorporated in the specifications, as required

2.6

Solutions to unplanned events are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Document and submit quotation

3.1

Material and equipment supply documentation is forwarded to relevant person/s for processing in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Material and equipment supply documentation is filed 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 work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

ascertaining the extent of project work accurately

dealing with suppliers and manufacturers

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

determining performance and parameters of materials and equipment

determining specification evidence of compliance

documenting and submitting quotations, including specifications

identifying need for additional services and incorporating into specifications

preparing specifications for supply of materials and equipment

sourcing materials and equipment.

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:

materials and equipment evidence of compliance for electrotechnology project

performance-based specifications

prescriptive specifications

purpose and nature of specification

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications including materials and equipment performance and parameters

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation, including specifications

relevant workplace policies and procedures

services required with the supply of equipment.

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.

Preparing specifications for the supply of materials and equipment must include at least two different electrotechnology projects exceeding $20,000 and can apply to any of the following electrotechnology disciplines:

automation technologies

computers

data communications

electrical

electrical machines

electronics

fire protection

instrumentation

refrigeration and air conditioning

renewable/sustainable energy

security technology

Electrotechnology

Commercial