This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and place low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service.

It includes preparing and setting up electrical apparatus and associated controls, and completing mandatory 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 set up electrical apparatus and associated controls

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 on job safety assessment, risks assessed and risk control measures implemented

1.4

Work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

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

1.6

Location of electrical apparatus and controls is determined from site inspection and/or job specifications and diagrams

1.7

Control settings and operating parameters are determined from job specifications and in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to commission the system are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

1.9

Checks are undertaken to ensure all components are in place and secure in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

1.10

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

2

Set up electrical apparatus and associated controls

2.1

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

2.2

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

2.3

Electrical apparatus and associated controls are adjusted to the required settings

2.4

Testing/measuring devices are used to observe the operation of electrical apparatus and adjustments of controls, as required

2.5

Methods for dealing with unplanned events are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures and safe work practices

2.6

Set-up is conducted efficiently without waste of materials, services, damage to apparatus or the environment using sustainable energy practices

3

Complete documentation

3.1

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

3.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Results of work and final operating parameters are 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 and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

selecting appropriate testing/measuring devices

making initial adjustments of apparatus and controls correctly

finely adjusting apparatus and controls based of measured observations

documenting final operating parameters accurately

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant industry standards

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

applying sustainable energy practices

following job specifications, workplace procedures and instructions

setting up electrical apparatus and associated controls, including:

locating electrical apparatus and controls.

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:

commissioning processes and procedures and setting up and placing electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service, including:

commissioning processes and procedures encompassing:

purpose of commissioning

commissioning planning and documentation

procedures for configuring, calibrating and tuning systems during commissioning systems

procedures for validating system performs to specification

procedures followed to commission instrument systems

purpose and importance of documentation

problem-solving techniques

relevant industry standards

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instructions

relevant sustainable energy practices

relevant tool, equipment and testing/measuring devices

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies, procedures and job specifications.

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.

Electrotechnology

Electrical