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Fabricate and assemble bus bars

Fabricate and assemble bus bars

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEAS0008
State Code
OBZ06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate and assemble copper (Cu) and aluminium (Al) electrical bus bars for interconnections in switchboards and specific plant, and that have high current demand.It includes working safely to industry standards and specifications in making up and fixing electrical bus bars and completing necessary documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan to make up and assemble bus bars
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
  • 1.3 Work instructions, including layout and wiring diagrams, are obtained and applied
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Materials required for the work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Make up and assemble bus bars
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control work measures are followed
  • 2.2 Circuits are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Bus bars are formed/made up in accordance with work instructions, industry standards, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Bus bars are connected in accordance with work instructions, industry standards, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Quality checks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Completed bus bar assembly is inspected and tested in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.7 Unplanned events are referred to supervisor for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Work is carried out without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
3 Check quality of assembled bus bars
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed
  • 3.2 Assembled bus bars are checked against work instructions, industry standards and manufacturer specifications in accordance workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Problem-solving techniques are used where corrective actions to assembled components are required in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • 3.4 Work report forms are completed accurately and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC382 UEENEEA112A Fabricate and assemble bus bars Unit of competency