Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. This is the second release of this unit of competency in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. Workplace evidence requirements updated in Performance Evidence and Assessment Conditions. Assessor requirements updated in Assessment Conditions. |
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to terminate cables, cords and their conductors at accessories and current-using devices, designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 volts (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.). It includes working safely to industry standards, wiring systems, cable types and applications; selecting appropriate termination accessories; preparing and terminating cables and cords; terminating cables/cord conductors; and ensuring completed termination complies with industry standard requirements. 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 V a.c. or 120 V 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. |
Pre-requisite Unit
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications and UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits or UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits |
Competency Field
Electrical |
Unit Sector
Electrotechnology |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Prepare to terminate cables , cords and conductors |
1.1 |
WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied |
1.2 |
Hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk control measures and workplace procedures implemented in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.3 |
Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments and existing risk control measures are implemented |
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1.4 |
Junction box/terminal enclosures and terminal types are inspected to determine the type and size of cable and conductor termination devices needed |
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1.5 |
Tools, materials and testing devices needed for terminating cables and cords are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
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2 |
Terminate cables, cords and conductors |
2.1 |
WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
2.2 |
Circuits/machines/plant are checked as isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures |
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2.3 |
Cable/cord ends are cut and sheath/insulation stripped with sufficient length to prevent strain on terminations and without undue waste |
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2.4 |
Cable glands/retaining devices are fitted and secured to ensure cable/cord cannot be pulled out of entry into junction box/terminal enclosure |
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2.5 |
Conductors are prepared to suit the terminal type they are to be connected to |
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2.6 |
Conductors are terminated to ensure continuity across the terminal |
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2.7 |
Methodology for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented |
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2.8 |
Unplanned situations are responded to safely in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel, equipment and with the approval of an authorised person |
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3 |
Test terminated cables and cords |
3.1 |
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed |
3.2 |
Terminated cables are tested to ensure continuity and insulation resistance comply with relevant industry standards |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
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. |
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Terminating cables, cords and accessories must include at least five of the following types of cables each at a junction box and a device terminal enclosure: |
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Terminating conductors must include the following terminal types: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b8a8f136-5421-4ce1-92e0-2b50341431b6