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Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23111
State Code
OEV25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify and match electrical supply and electrical system equipment and components to mechanical, manufacturing and mechatronic engineering applications. It includes electrical principles and laws, inductive and capacitive effects on alternating current (AC) supplies, control system power supply fundamentals, electrical safety and earthing systems, and electrical motors and motor controls.It applies to people working as technicians in engineering or related fields where electrical power supply, equipment and systems must be considered and applies to mechanical, manufacturing and mechatronic engineering applications which include electrical equipment. This includes domestic, commercial or industrial situations. Electrical equipment and component identification covered by this unit is from manufacturer catalogues or other standard specifications. The unit does not cover one-off design or modification to electrical equipment. The unit does not cover the undertaking of licensed electrical work but will often apply to individuals working as part of a team that includes licensed electricians. This unit includes knowledge of electrical dangers and safety procedures and the need to comply with work health and safety (WHS) and electrical regulatory requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate context of electrical equipment and supply
  • 1.1 Review functions and features of devices
  • 1.2 Identify safe machine
  • 1.3 Identify WHS and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Determine available sources for any required licensed electrical work
  • 1.5 Review sustainability implications of energy source options
2. Determine electrical supply, equipment and components required for engineering-related tasks
  • 2.1 Assess electrical supply specifications for engineering application
  • 2.2 Analyse electrical motors and their control options for suitability
  • 2.3 Estimate power factor requirements for engineering applications
  • 2.4 Examine engineering application control and communication requirements
  • 2.5 Appraise isolation, shutdown and emergency equipment options
  • 2.6 Analyse maintenance, life cycle and sustainability requirements of electrical systems and equipment options
  • 2.7 Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques, where required, to achieve or test options
  • 2.8 Identify preferred electrical supply system, equipment and components
3. Report results
  • 3.1 Record results of investigation, evaluation and application
  • 3.2 Provide documentation including calculations, diagrams, programs and files in accordance with workplace procedures
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WE926 MEM23111A Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications Unit of competency