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Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 250 Volt supply

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 250 Volt supply

Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEP002B
State Code
W8227
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/02/2011
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
11/02/2011
Nominal Hours
36
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers attaching flexible cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to supplies up to 250V a.c. This may be incidental to or a primary and regular function of work related to a principle function in the workplace. It encompasses working safely, identifying plug configurations, selecting and using testing and measuring devices, terminating and connecting cords/plugs and conductors, safety testing and reporting.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).
  • 1.1 Work is planned and prepared to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed, and the work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements.
  • 1.2 Condition and ratings under which the flexible cords and plugs are to operate is determined from requirements and in consultation with appropriate personnel followed by written instruction.
  • 1.3 Flexible cords and plugs are selected to comply with standards and requirements for the condition and rating to be determined.
  • 1.4 Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
  • 1.6 Flexible cord(s) is prepared without damage to insulation and conductors and in accordance with requirements.
2 Attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).
  • 2.1 OHS policies and procedures are followed.
  • 2.2 Single insulated metal framed equipment is earthed in accordance with requirements.
  • 2.3 The integrity of double insulated equipment is maintained in accordance with requirements.
  • 2.4 Conductors are connected to terminals in accordance with requirements to ensure the required polarity is affected.
3 Test equipment for operation and safety.
  • 3.1 Appropriate tests of the cord(s) and plug(s) connected to the electrical equipment are conducted in accordance with requirements and to established procedures to ensure safe installation and operation.
  • 3.2 Ongoing checks of the quality of work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures.
4 Locate and repair fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s).
  • 4.1 Electrical equipment and attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are isolated, where necessary, in accordance with established procedures.
  • 4.2 Other OHS policies and procedures are followed.
  • 4.3 Visual checks of the attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are carried out in accordance with established procedures to detect any abnormal or obvious damage or fault.
  • 4.4 Fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are confirmed and components to be replaced are determined and details recorded in accordance with established procedures.
  • 4.5 Fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are repaired in accordance with established procedures, where necessary.
  • 4.6 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel, before any contingencies are implemented.
5 Provide status report(s).
  • 5.1 Status report(s) are completed and notified in accordance with established procedures.
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