This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct mechanical, safety and functional inspection and testing of electrical machines and their mechanical components.

It includes planning and conducting mechanical inspections and tests on electrical machines and components by working safely, setting up and conducting tests, taking measurements, interpreting and documenting test results, and completing workplace documentation.

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, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required.

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 mechanical tests on electrical machines and components

1.1

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

1.2

Existing WHS/OHS risk control measures for work preparation are followed

1.3

Scope of work is determined from job sheets, specifications and regulatory requirements

1.4

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

1.5

Machine data is obtained from data records or directly from measurements and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

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

1.7

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components

2.1

Existing WHS/OHS risk control work measures are followed

2.2

Machines/equipment are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Mechanical tests/measurements are conducted to establish operational condition of the machine

2.4

Serviceability status of the machine is determined from test results and recorded

2.5

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

2.6

Electrical coil work is completed within timeframe, environment and workplace conditions

3

Complete workplace report

3.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk controls measures are followed

3.2

Serviceability status of the machine, including specifications for any repair work required, is documented in accordance with workplace procedures and appropriate person/s notified

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 and workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

completing workplace reports

conducting mechanical inspections and tests on electrical machines and components, including:

determining the serviceability status of the machine correctly from inspection and test results

dismantling machine and storing parts securely

documenting the serviceability status of the machine clearly

setting up tests correctly

taking test and measurement readings accurately

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

planning to conduct mechanical inspection and tests on electrical machines and components

using tools safely 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 and include knowledge of:

current industry practices and technologies

electric motor mechanical measuring, inspection and testing devices and techniques

devices and techniques for measuring geometric attributes, including a measuring device for geometric attributes, dynamic balancing and alignment of shafts

operational inspection, test/measuring devices and their application

set-up of test/measuring devices, including safety and set-up procedures

storage, maintenance and care of test/measuring devices, including mechanical measuring and testing devices

taking and interpreting readings, including taking and interpreting reading by the correct method, measuring roundness, dynamic balancing and aligning shafts

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe working practices

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 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, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that current industry practices in relation to conducting mechanical inspections and tests on electrical machines and components

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 mechanical inspections and tests must include the following:

at least one machine prior to routine maintenance, overhaul or repair

at least one machine after routine maintenance, overhaul or repair

Electrotechnology

Electrical