This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to verify functionality and compliance of custom electronic installations. It includes preparing to verify custom electronic installations, visually inspecting the installation, conducting tests, reporting inspection and verifying findings.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, skills and knowledge described in this unit require a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

No other 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 verify custom electronic installations

1.1

WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work

1.3

Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and reported to relevant person/s, and control measures implemented

1.4

Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others on worksite

1.5

Location of system components is determined from specifications and diagrams

1.6

Inspection and tests are sequenced in accordance with job schedule

1.7

Materials required for tests and verification are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements

1.8

Tools, equipment and testing devices required to verify compliance are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Visually inspect the installation

2.1

Workplace risk control measures and workplace procedures are applied

2.2

Circuits/machines/plant are isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Cabling is checked for appropriate type and size

2.4

Cabling accessories and components are checked as being suitably located, securely fixed and suitably protected from damage or corrosion

2.5

Accessories and components are checked as being appropriately rated and meeting functional requirements

2.6

Evidence that equipment complies with safety and functional requirements is confirmed in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.7

Unplanned situations are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures, discussed with relevant person/s and documented

2.8

Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s

2.9

Inspection is conducted efficiently minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices

3

Conduct tests

3.1

Workplace risk control measures and workplace procedures are applied

3.2

Testing or measuring on a live and operating system is conducted in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

3.4

Tests are conducted to verify that cabling is safe, meets specified standards and any relevant regulatory requirements

3.5

Custom electronic apparatus and devices are tested to ensure safe installation and intended functionality

3.6

Unexpected situations are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures, discussed with relevant person/s and documented

3.7

Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s

3.8

Testing is conducted efficiently, minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices

4

Report inspection and verification findings

4.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are applied

4.2

Worksite and equipment are cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4

Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with workplace procedures

4.5

Work completion is documented and appropriate 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 relevant risk identification, assessment, reporting and control requirements

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

completing reporting in accordance with workplace procedures

complying with relevant regulations

conducting all tests safely and correctly

coordinating work with relevant person/s

dealing effectively with unplanned events

identifying and accessing materials, tools, apparatus and testing devices

identifying non-compliant defects from test results

identifying visual defects

isolating circuits/machines/system

recommending appropriate corrective actions.

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:

custom electronic installations, testing and verification methods, including:

audio reproduction, electronic components:

preamplifiers amplifier

power and integrated amplifiers

graphic equalisers

audio reproduction and speaker fundamentals

audio/video recording and replay components repair basics

audio/video control equipment

electronic safe working practices

relevant standards, codes and regulations

sound reproduction fundamentals

video systems installation

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.

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 suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable 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

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to verifying compliance and functionality of custom electronic installations

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.

Verifying compliance and functionality of custom electronic installations must include at least the following:

two different new or existing custom electronic installations

one installation, including a basic integrated system

Verification must include at least the following:

visual inspection of cabling, accessories, apparatus and controls

conducting all safety and compliance tests

Testing must include at least the following:

isolation testing

insulation resistance

cable tests to specified standard (e.g. Category 5 standard)

polarity tests

continuity of earthing

correct connections performance tests

Electrotechnology

Electronics and Communications