Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on unit 5.3 of the Electrical Contractors Industry Association Competency Standards (electrical stream)
Inspection should be planned with the appropriate parties to determine access, conditions and work requirements
Wiring may refer to busway, single/multi-core copper, aluminium thermoplastic or elastomer sheathed, flat or circular cables, flexible cords, steel wire armoured, MIMS, data/communications cable and their associated cable glands and plugs
Wiring enclosures/support systems may refer to conduit such as rigid/flexible steel. light/heavy duty PVC, flexible PVC and theirassociated fittings; duct or trunk such as concrete, metal, PVC and their associated fittings; cable tray/rack such as standard/heavy duty galvanised steel ladder, perforated cable tray and their associated fittings
Materials may refer to masonry anchors, bolts, nuts, washers, screws, rivets, saddles, clips, brackets, solvents, adhesives, insulation tapes, heat shrink, sleeving, spiral binding, cable ties, solder, lubricants, greases, sealants, lugs, connectors, terminal blocks, cable markers and identification labels
Test and measurement instruments can refer to insulation resistance/continuity tester and multimeters
Work completion details may include, plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates.
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or process, e.g. heat, noise, dust, oil, water and chemical
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, 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 application of 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; Layout of plant/work site and operation of equipment; Installation requirements of the equipment; Electrical equipment; Electrical fundamentals; Levelling and aligning procedures; Test and measurement instruments; Electrical installation practice; Engineering and workshop practice; Communication principles; Circuit plan appreciation
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Follow relevant statutory regulations and codes of practice; Apply relevant Australian standards; Use and update plans, drawings and texts; Level and align; Use tools and relevant equipment; Use test and measurement instruments; Use correct termination procedures; Use correct installation procedures for the equipment; Identify and select materials for the job; Apply regulatory procedures; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Inspect wiring systems; Select and install wiring systems.