UEENEEH106A
Assemble and set up fixed video_audio components and systems in buildings and premises

1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers installing of fixed audio/video components and systems in a residential or business environment. It encompasses safe working practices; secure placement and connection of system components, following written and oral instruction and procedures and customer relations.

Application

2)

This unit is intended for competency development in entry-level employment based programs incorporated in approved contracts of training or approved training programs.


Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

4)

Competencies

4.1)

Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.

UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components

UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UEENEEE108A

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’

Reading

3

Writing

3

Numeracy

3


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare to install audio/video components and systems.

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines.

1.2

Established OHS risk control measures are followed in preparation for the work.

1.3

Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are reported and advise on risk control measures, are sought from the work supervisor.

1.4

The nature and location of the work is obtained from work supervisor or other appropriate person to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.

1.5

Advice is sought from the work supervisor and/or other appropriate person to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.

1.6

Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established routines.

1.7

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

2

Install audio/video components and systems.

2.1

Established OHS risk control measures for carrying out the work are followed.

2.2

Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures

2.3

Audio/video components are installed to comply with standards and job specifications with sufficient excess to affect terminations.

2.4

Accessories are installed straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances.

2.5

Cables and conductors are terminated at accessories in accordance with manufacture’s specifications and regulatory requirements

2.6

Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.

2.7

The installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment and using sustainable energy practices.

3

Complete installation work and report.

3.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

3.2

Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.

3.3

Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the installation work in accordance with established routines.

Required Skills

8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and assembling and setting up fixed audio/video components and systems in buildings and premises.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-EA106A Video/audio components and system assembly

Evidence shall show an understanding of video/audio components and system assembly and setting up in building and premises, applying safe working practices and relevant Standards, Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1. Sound reproduction fundamentals

Sound wave propagation

Timbre of sound

Effects of other medium of sound waves

Characteristics of the human ear

Difference between mono and stereo

Surround sound principles

T2. Audio reproduction, electronic components

Preamplifiers amplifier encompassing:

Function in the reproduction chain

Typical circuit arrangements

Power and integrated amplifiers encompassing:

Function in the reproduction chain

Typical circuit arrangements

Graphic equalizers encompassing:

Function in the reproduction chain

Typical circuit arrangements

Component installation and interconnections

T3. Audio reproduction, speaker fundamentals

Types of speaker drives and their operating mechanism

Speaker cabinet characteristics

Purpose and circuit arrangement of typical cross-over networks

Speaker installation and connections

T4. Audio/video recording and replay components repair basics

Sub-system components (i.e. functional blocks) and their operating parameters

Common faults, their symptoms and cause.

Fault location procedures and testing points

Device adjustments - audio/video recording and replay components are audio cassette player/recorders, compact disk players, video cassette player/recorder, digital versatile disk and super audio compact players.

T5. Audio/video control equipment

Types of control devices and their operating principles

Control equipment arrangement in an audio/video system

T6. Video systems installation

Installation and set-up of digital TV reception equipment

Installation and set-up of DVD machines

Operating requirements of remote control units

T7. Electronic safe working practices

Risk management and assessment of risk encompassing:

Principle and purpose of risk management, and

Processes for conducting a risk assessment

Hazards associated with low-voltage, extra-low voltage and high-currents encompassing:

Parts of an electronic systems and equipment that operate at low-voltage and extra-low voltage,

Parts of an electronic systems and equipment where high-currents are likely.

Risks and control measures associated with high-voltage encompassing:

Parts of an electronic systems and equipment that operate at high-voltage,

The terms used - ‘touch voltage’, ‘step voltage’, ‘induced voltage’ and ‘creepage’ as they relate to the hazards of high-voltage, and

Control measures used for dealing with the hazards of high-voltage.

Risks and control measures associated with low voltage encompassing:

Risks associated with installation, fault finding, maintenance and repair.

Control measures before, while and after working on electronic systems or equipment

Isolation and tagging-off procedures.

Risks and restrictions in working live.

Control measures for working live.

Safety, selection, use, maintenance and care of test equipment encompassing:

Safety characteristics of electrical testing devices,

Chemical cleaning solvents, glues and joining wastes used in electronics,

Safe use of electrical testing device, and

Checks and storage methods for maintaining the safety of testing devices.

Evidence Required

9) The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. .

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it must include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about how/how much the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Assemble and set up fixed audio/video components and systems in buildings and premises as described in 8) and including:

A Reading and interpreting drawings of circuit arrangements and component locations.

B Placing and securing components and accessories accurately.

C Maintaining fire integrity.

D Terminating cable and conductors correctly.

E Connecting components to manufacturer’s instructions.

F Setting functional controls to customer’s requirements.

G Testing functional operation.

H Completing necessary documentation including handing over all system/component documents to the customer.

I Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Note:

Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.

These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to assembling and setting up fixed audio/video components and systems in buildings and premises.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit:

UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UEENEEE108A Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits


Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated by assembling and setting up fixed audio/video systems in building and premises on at least two occasions.

Systems are to consist of surround sound and multi-room speakers, central audio and home theatre components.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

5)

This unit contains Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.


Licensing Information

License to practice

3)

The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships.

Note:

1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment and the like. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.

2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures.