This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up coil former and winding machine/s to wind electrical coils for static and rotating electrical machines.

It includes working safely, using hand and power tools, following technical instructions and set procedures, recording work activities and winding electrical coils.

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

Prepare to wind electrical coils

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and understood

1.2

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

1.3

Work instructions are identified, obtained and applied

1.4

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

1.5

Materials required for work are obtained in accordance with work instructions and workplace procedures

1.6

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

2

Wind electrical coils

2.1

Existing WHS/OHS risk control measures for winding electrical coils work are followed

2.2

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

2.3

Winding wire and insulation are selected in accordance with work instructions and workplace procedures

2.4

Winding formers and machine are set up in accordance with workplace instructions

2.5

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

2.6

Routine quality checks are conducted to ensure electrical coils are correctly wound with correct wire, number of turns and shape in accordance with work instructions

2.7

Coil work is completed within timeframe, environment and workplace conditions

3

Complete workplace report

3.1

WHS/OHS workplace completion risk control measures are followed

3.2

Workplace report, forms/data sheets are completed accurately 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 and workplace procedures and practices, including using of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

completing workplace reports and documentation

preparing to wind electrical coils

winding electrical coils, including:

adhering to coil quality and workplace procedures

completing workplace report/forms accurately

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

following winding job specifications

selecting correct winding wire and insulation

setting up and operating winding machine in accordance with safe operating and 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:

collecting coil data, including:

coil shape

gauge

number of turns

type of wire, coil and insulation

coil former types, construction/set up and factors which govern coil shape, including:

bore size of stator iron core

coil flexibility

coil shapes

depth of iron below the slots in the iron core

end room

pressure points between the coils

types coil winding formers

coil winding machines, including:

computer operated

foot pedal

layer winding machine

remote foot switch on a flexible lead, variable speed fitted with a face plate

variable speed

winding head fitted with a chuck

coil insulations, including:

paper laminates

cloth, tape and adhesive tape (glass); and polyester glass laminate

polyester film

purpose

adhesive tape (polyester film)

temperature ratings

rewind small and medium-sized solenoid coils, including:

strip and record data

prepare/insulate coil formers

wind each type of coil

finishing off process

test procedures

types and purpose of testing devices, including:

multimeter

insulation resistance tester

wheatstone bridge

types of tests, including:

continuity

short circuited turns

insulation resistance

testing techniques to identify faulty coils, including:

physical inspection.

using a testing device

current industry practices and technologies

relevant job safety assessments, risk mitigation processes or operational safety precautions

relevant manufacturer specifications

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 reflect current industry practices in relation to winding electrical coils

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.

Winding electrical coils must include the following:

winding at least four different types of electrical coils in an environment designed specifically for the purpose

Electrotechnology

Electrical