This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct compliance inspection of special low voltage (LV) electrical installations.

It includes preparing and conducting compliance inspection, and actioning and reporting on inspection 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.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to conduct compliance inspection

1.1

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

1.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed

1.3

WHS/OHS hazards not previously identified are noted and risk control measures are implemented in consultation with appropriate person/s

1.4

Installation documentation and/or relevant industry standard for the installation is reviewed and applied

1.5

Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others

1.6

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

2

Conduct compliance inspection

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Need to inspect, test and measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

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

2.4

Inspection of the mains and main switchboard is conducted for compliance of protection metering earthing circuit arrangements and markings in accordance with relevant industry standard

2.5

Inspection of circuits is conducted for compliance of the installed wiring accessories switchgear/control gear and current-using devices in accordance with relevant industry standard

2.6

Electrical equipment complies with relevant safety requirements and industry standards and is obtained from appropriate person/s

2.7

Inspection is conducted to verify compliance of earthing insulation polarity circuit connections and operation of residual current devices (RCDs) in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.8

Fault-loop impedance is determined as being sufficiently low by testing calculation and compliance with arrangement of the installation in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.9

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

3

Act and report on inspection findings

3.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2

Non-compliance defects are identified and documented in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures

3.3

Actions are taken for non-compliance defects within the scope of inspection responsibilities in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

3.4

Inspection report is completed and issued to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

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 one occasion and include:

obtaining appropriate documentation and equipment in preparation for the inspection

conducting detailed inspections and testing methodically

identifying non-compliance defects

relating non-compliance defects with appropriate clause in regulatory standards

acting within the inspection authority when dealing with non-compliance defects

documenting and reporting inspection findings

dealing with unplanned events

applying scope of inspection responsibilities

completing inspection

applying relevant industry standards, codes of practice and regulations

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

following workplace procedures

preparing and conducting compliance inspection, including:

inspecting mains, circuits, electrical equipment on at least three types of installations from the following:

caravan parks

construction and demolition sites

marinas

medical treatment areas

moveable premises

obtaining and using tools, equipment and testing devices

performing calculations.

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:

compliance inspections of low voltage (LV) special electrical installations, including:

technical standards, regulations and codes for special electrical installations encompassing:

additional requirements for special installations

caravan parks

construction and demolition sites

marinas

medical treatment areas

moveable premises

high voltage (HV) installation in consumer’s premises

problem-solving techniques

procedures for dealing with non-compliance defects

processes for inspection of main switchboard and earthing

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant tool, equipment and testing devices

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 simulated suitable 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 simulations

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

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, relevant industry standards, 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.

Conducting compliance inspection must include at least three types of installations from the following:

caravan parks

construction and demolition sites

marinas

medical treatment areas

moveable premises

Electrical installations must include at least the following:

consumer mains

earthing system and distribution boards

final sub-circuits and requirement to the installation type

main earthing system and main switchboard and sub-mains

Electrotechnology

Electrical