Unit of competency Outline

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Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.

Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM10003
State Code
OAV81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
88
Description
This unit applies engineering tradesperson involved in installation of electrical wiring/systems and/or enclosures, including specialist cables, using a full range of installation materials and techniques to any wiring circuits which are directly or indirectly connected to a power supply system of electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).The scope of work includes modifying existing electrical work and electrical equipment work to relevant specifications/regulations and drawings. Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: AUnit Weight: 12
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Ensure emergency first aid equipment, documentations and procedures are in place and understood
  • 1.4 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.5 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Plan the installation
  • 2.1 Determine special work, hazard and safety requirements and incorporate in plan
  • 2.2 Devise work plan/strategy and confirm in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements and procedures
3 Prepare for electrical installation
  • 3.1 Undertake all work safely and to workplace procedures, state/territory regulations and legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Check materials for correct specifications
  • 3.3 Determine the need to test or measure live in strict accordance with WHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures
  • 3.4 Check that circuits/machines/plant is isolated where necessary in strict accordance WHS requirements and procedures
4 Install the wiring/enclosures and/or support systems
  • 4.1 Ensure all cables/conductors/conduit/enclosures and support systems are installed to specifications using correct appropriate techniques, tools and equipment
  • 4.2 Terminate cables and conductors to accessories and appliances in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Mark cabling or label for identification and to specification
5 Commission and test the installed wiring system
  • 5.1 Test all completed wiring/systems and enclosures for compliance with specifications, regulations, and legislative requirements, utilising appropriate test procedures and equipment
  • 5.2 Energise the installation and test for compliance with specifications
  • 5.3 Rectify faults as required to meet specification
  • 5.4 Complete documentation to required specifications
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