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Select and arrange equipment for Australian single and three phase LV installations

Select and arrange equipment for Australian single and three phase LV installations

Module
National Code
ECGELE005A
State Code
AW874
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2016
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit is for holders of OTSR issued by an RTO and incorporated the minimum context gap to meet Australian standards and Regulations.
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Evidence Guide
1. Prepare to select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations.
1.1 The extent and nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or other appropriate person to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.2 Safety and other regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation shall comply are identified, obtained and understood.
1.3 Cable routes, the route lengths of cables and the conditions in which the wiring system is to operate is determined from job specifications or from consultation with appropriate persons.
2. Select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations.
2.1 Wiring systems are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to operate.
2.2 Cable conductor sizes are selected to meet current-carrying capacity requirements and voltage-drop and earth fault-loop impedance limitations.
2.3 Circuit protective devices are selected to meet requirement for co-ordination with conductor current-carrying capacity.
2.4 Earthing system components are selected to meet requirements of an MEN system.
2.5 Evidence is obtained that electrical equipment selected complies with safety requirements.
3. Document electrical installation
3.1 Evidence is obtained from manufacturers/suppliers that electrical equipment selected complies with safety requirements.
3.2 Reasons for selections made, including calculations, are documented in accordance with established procedures.
3.3 Electrical installation arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with established procedures and forwarded to appropriate person(s).
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
YU04 10145NAT Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap Accredited course