UEEIC0011
Develop electrical integrated systems


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop electrical integrated systems.

It includes working safely; analysing and adapting project specifications, device applications and capabilities; system programming methods using diagnostic tools in developing and documenting an electrical integrated system.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to develop an electrical integrated system

1.1

Types and locations of loads and control devices are determined from project specifications and customer requirements

1.2

Number of control bus networks and current requirements are determined from load calculations for devices

1.3

Appropriate placement of system devices in system scheme is determined from bus network power and load parameters whilst maintaining system stability

1.4

Integrated system is developed to comply with regulator safety and manufacturer specifications

1.5

Number of devices and accessories required for the system is documented using manufacturer title and identification (ID) for each component

1.6

Relevant programming and diagnostic tools are downloaded to compatible computer and checked for accurate operation and safety

2

Program integrated system devices

2.1

Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented

2.2

Modes of programming are applied to developing the electrical integrated system in accordance with manufacturer and programming software instructions

2.3

Manufacturer instructions and recommendations are followed when programming system devices to project specifications

2.4

Parameters for operation of loads are programmed to project specifications within manufacturer designated range

2.5

Programmed system database is saved and backed up in accordance with manufacturer instructions

3

Load and test electrical integrated system

3.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control work measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2

Database of integrated system programs are transferred to the network in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Integrated system functions are tested for compliance with project and manufacturer specifications

3.4

Diagnostic tools are used to locate system faults, defects or anomalies

3.5

Defects or anomalies are corrected to comply with project requirements and manufacturer specifications

3.6

Integrated system is documented and a copy given to client/representative

Evidence of Performance

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 appropriate modes of programming to develop the integrated system

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

checking programming and diagnostic tools

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

determining types and location of loads and control devices

documenting integrated system and giving to relevant person/s

downloading programs to network successfully

following manufacturer instructions and recommendations in programming devices and setting load operating parameters

inspecting and testing electrical integrated system for compliance

loading and testing integrated systems

placing system devices appropriately in the system scheme

preparing to develop an integrated system

programming integrated system devices

saving and backing up programmed system database

using diagnostic tools to locate and correct system defects, faults and anomalies

using electrical integrated systems

using load calculations to correctly determine number of networks and current requirements.


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

applications and advantages of integrated systems

system components, including:

support devices for control bus supply and control

support devices for programming, interconnection between networks and integration with third party systems

types and capabilities of output devices

lighting dimmer capabilities and selection

controlling distributed signalling interface (DSI) and communicating with digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) electronic ballasts

types and capabilities of input devices

network specifications, including:

bus system cable type, polarity, length and acceptable topologies

importance of the location of output and input devices and control bus power supplies

ensuring control bus stability and multiple network connectivity

low voltage (LV) supply, overcurrent and surge protection

software for system and device programming, monitoring and controlling

system and device programming, including:

addressing conventions for networks, devices, applications, output groups, types of control and outputs, including ‘on’, ‘off’, a specific level, and over a specific time

personal computer (PC) programming tools and methods, including configuring networks

database using addressing tools and objects, function objects, editing, altering and transferring the database to a network

importance of project documentation and backup

system fault-finding processes

fault finding using multimeters, oscilloscope, system analysers and diagnostic software

bus networks

databases

diagnostic tools

electrical integrated systems

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes, including risk control measures

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

system components

interconnections between networks and integration with third-party systems

types and capabilities of input and output devices

lighting dimmer capabilities and selection, including controlling DSI and communicating with DALI electronic ballasts.


Assessment Conditions

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

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

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.

Developing electrical integrated systems must include the following:

six of the following functions:

corridor linking

direct load control

energy saving on dimmers

light level maintenance

multiple load control

panic button

passive infrared sensor (PIR) enable/disable

restrike delays

scenes

two-way switching

typical master bedroom

using more than one programming mode

transferring a program database to a network and testing functionality

finding at least five hardware and five software faults


Sectors

Electrotechnology


Competency Field

Instrumentation & Control