Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 3. Prerequisite units updated
Release 2. Minor adjustments to reflect ERAC requirements for electrician licensing and revision of Essential Performance Capabilities
Release 1. New unit
Application
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson – industrial electrician apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in inspecting, testing and verifying electrical installations in accordance with the AS/NZS 3000:2007, Electrical Installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) and regulatory requirements.
It covers all aspects inspection and testing, including visual, application of mandatory testing, interpreting test results and recording reporting requirements.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to meet the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC).
Essential Performance Capabilities (EPCs) classified as ‘critical’:
- EPC 26 – Demonstrate the appropriate methods for the installation, modification and testing of electrical installations and equipment for construction and demolition sites, complying with AS/NZS 3012 and applicable workplace safety legislation. Need for calibration of instruments.
- EPC 30 – Demonstrate to AS/NZS 3000 and AS 3017 standards the electrical checks and tests required to ensure electrical installations are safe, reporting of test results typically required to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Some jurisdictions require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Pre-requisite Unit
MEM10016 |
Terminate and test electrical wiring and accessories |
MEM10018 |
Select cable types and sizes to suit loads and electrical installation environment |
MEM10019 |
Select circuit protection devices by type and rating, fit to switchboards and install earthing |
MEM10020 |
Install low voltage cabling and fit-off accessories, appliances and equipment |
MEM10022 |
Commission and decommission high and low voltage equipment or installations |
MEM10023 |
Design and connect control switching of circuits for building services and industrial equipment |
MEM10024 |
Install and troubleshoot luminaires and ancillary equipment |
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
MEM18100 |
Fault-find, test and rectify AC machines and circuits |
MEM18102 |
Fault-find, test and rectify single and three-phase transformers |
MEM18103 |
Fault-find, test and rectify electrical circuits and equipment |
MEM18104 |
Dismantle, replace and assemble electrical components and equipment |
Competency Field
Installation and commissioning
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 |
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures |
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1.3 |
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2. |
Prepare to inspect, test and verify electrical installations |
2.1 |
Review all relevant documentation pertaining to the electrical installation in preparedness for testing and verification |
2.2 |
Consult with relevant personnel in readiness for inspection, verification and testing of the electrical installation |
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2.3 |
Obtain all necessary tools, equipment and testing instruments needed to verify compliance ensuring all instruments are calibrated |
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3. |
Inspect, test and verify electrical installations |
3.1 |
Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required |
3.2 |
Carry out a visual inspection of the electrical installation in accordance with the Testing and Verification – Visual Inspection Check List described in the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules |
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3.3 |
Conduct all mandatory tests to verify that the earthing conductor resistance, insulation resistance, all polarities and circuit connections meet the requirements in accordance with the Australian/New Zealand the Wiring Rules |
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3.4 |
Conduct optional testing to verify that the fault-loop impedance and the operation of residual current devices meet the requirements in accordance with the Australian/New Zealand the Wiring Rules |
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4. |
Report inspection and test results |
4.1 |
Identify and report all defects and make recommendations for rectification in accordance with SOPs |
4.2 |
Complete all mandatory documentation in accordance with regulatory and local supply authority requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Electrical installations include: |
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Regulatory requirements include: |
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Safe working practices include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 2. Equivalent. Minor adjustments to reflect ERAC requirements for electrician licensing and revision of Essential Performance Capabilities.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2