Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain fire and smoke control, emergency power supplies and early warning systems in buildings and premises.

It includes working safely to install and maintain emergency safety systems to relevant industry standards, complying with maintenance schedules and completing documentation.

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

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 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (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.

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

UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits

UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines

UEEEL0021 Solve problems in electromagnetic devices

UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits

UEEEL0024 Solve problems in alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines

UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers

UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories

and

UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits

or

UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits

UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits

Electrical

Electrotechnology

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1  

Prepare to install and maintain emergency safety systems 

1.1 

WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied

1.2 

Hazards are identified, health and safety risks assessed and existing risk control measures and workplace procedures implemented

1.3 

Installation and/or maintenance is prepared in consultation with others affected by the work and sequenced appropriately

1.4 

Nature and location of work is determined from workplace documentation or appropriate person/s to determine the scope of work

1.5 

Location of apparatus and associated equipment is planned within the constraints of the building structure, significants and regulations

1.6 

Advice is sought from appropriate person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others

1.7 

Material for the installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements

1.8 

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

1.9 

Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with job specifications

2 

Install and maintain emergency safety systems 

2.1 

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed

2.2 

Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.3 

Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.4 

Apparatus and associated equipment are installed or maintained to comply with relevant industry technical standards, job specifications and requirements with sufficient access to enable terminations for adjustment and maintenance

2.5 

Wiring is terminated at apparatus and associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and functional and regulatory requirements

2.6 

Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s, documented and acted upon in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

2.7 

Ongoing checks of the quality of installed apparatus are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8 

Apparatus installation is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles

3 

Complete and report on installation or maintenance activities 

3.1 

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2 

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 

Final inspections and tests are made to ensure the installed or maintained apparatus conforms to job requirements

3.4 

'As-installed' emergency safety systems apparatus and associated equipment are documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

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.

Installing and maintaining emergency safety systems must include at least the following:

• fire and smoke control emergency safety systems
• warning and evacuation safety systems
• emergency power supplies

This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEENEEG113A Install and maintain emergency safety systems.

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

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) workplace procedures and practices, including using of risk control measures
• applying sustainable energy principles and practices
• completing and reporting installation and maintenance activities
• installing electrical emergency safety systems
• maintaining electrical emergency safety systems, including:

• determining the operating parameters of existing electrical safety systems
• using established problem-solving methods
• interpreting measured values appropriately
• providing effective solutions to electrical safety system problems
• dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

• preparing to install emergency safety systems
• preparing to maintain emergency safety systems.

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:

• installing and maintaining electrical emergency safety systems, including:

• cells and batteries in common use:

• primary cells
• secondary cells
• discharging
• recharging
• terminal voltages
• capacity
• discharge and recharge characteristics
• battery configurations and applications
• cell and battery safety practices

• electrical installations and emergency systems, including:

• principles and practices of electrical emergency safety systems for electrical installations as contained in relevant Australian Standards, Building Code of Australian (BCA) and associated hazards documentation
• arrangement and requirements for fire and smoke control equipment
• arrangement and requirements for emergency warning and intercommunications systems
• arrangement and requirement for emergency power supplies

• relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
• 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
• applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, relevant industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.