Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on units 5.3 (Instrument Stream) and 4.2
(Electronic Stream) of the Electrical Contractors Industry Association
Competency Standards
Inspection should be planned with the appropriate parties to determine access, conditions and work requirements
Wiring systems can refer to cords and cables such as flexible multi-core, thermocouple, coxial, ribbon and hook up cable, signal and data cable, ducts such as PVC and metal, trunking, condults and fittings such as PVC and metal (rigid and flexible) pipes, elbows, bends, tees, junction boxes, hose terminators, saddles, spacers, bushes, adaptors and locknuts, wire loom support, cable ties, unistrut, trays and ladder racks
Wiring can refer to cords and cables
Wiring enclosures can refer to ducts, trunking, condults and fittings
Support systems can refer to wire loom support, cable ties, unistrut, trays and ladder racks
Materials may refer to solder/flux, thread cutting compounds, thread sealing compounds, PVC cement, sleeving such as PVC, heat shrink, fibre glass, porcelain beads, neoprene rubber, insulating tapes, fixings such as screws, masonry anchors, nuts and bolts, cable clips, cable ties, spiral binding, spring clips, cable mounts, cable glands and cable anchors
Test and measurement instruments may refer to continuity testers and multimeters
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets, on device labelling updates and reporting and/or documenting equipment defects
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Attainment of electrical licence, where appropriate, deeming competency associated with electrical work
Preparation and planning of work
Installation techniques and procedures
Completion of work procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Relevant Australian standards; Equipment and material required to perform the work; Isolation procedures; General layout of plant/work site and operation of its equipment; Installation requirements of the equipment; Wiring systems; Electrical fundamentals; Test and measurement instruments; Engineering and workshop practice; Instrument technology; Regulatory aspects; Circuit plan appreciation; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Apply relevant Australian standards; Follow relevant Statutory requirements and codes of practice; Locate and interpret plans, drawings and text; Use tools and relevant equipment; Use test and measurement instruments; Select and install wiring systems; Inspect wiring systems; Identify and select relevant materials; Carry out work completion details; Apply electrical fundamentals theory; Apply regulatory aspects theory; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools.