Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to terminate, disconnect or reconnect electrical wiring, including all types of cords and cables and circuits, excluding specialist cables.

All testing is undertaken on completed circuits where these are not connected to main supply, using appropriate methods including continuity and resistance checks.

Where soldering/desoldering of electrical/electronic components is required see unit MEM05001 Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components and unit MEM05002 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering, as appropriate.

Where termination and connection of specialist cables such as mineral insulated, steel wire and armoured cables is required see unit MEM10011 Terminate and connect specialist cables.

This unit does not cover the competencies required for energising and testing of the circuit.

Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications, drawings, regulatory and legislative requirements for terminating and connecting electrical wiring

connecting and terminating electrical wiring utilising a range of methods and sealing entry points, where required, and marking/tagging and labelling wiring to specifications

using test equipment to locate various faults

inspecting and testing terminated cables to ensure they comply with continuity and insulation resistance and are safely intended for use

completing all reports and documentation in accordance with SOPs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

statutory and regulatory requirements associated with the termination and connection of electrical wiring including AS/NZS 3000:2000, Electrical Installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules), other Australian/International Standards and codes of practice

different types of electrical cables and cords and their applications

structural components of cables and their purpose (conductor material, stranding, insulation type, voltage rating, screening, sheathing, armour and serving)

identifying the Australian and international colour standards for cables and cords

factors affecting cable current-carrying capacity including current requirements for the circuit, cable installation method to be used and environmental conditions in the vicinity of cable installation

wiring support and/or protection requirements and specifications

relevant manufacturer requirements

specifications and methods for terminating different materials

wiring support techniques and alternatives

marking, tagging and labelling requirements for cables, wires, conductors and connections

test requirements to ensure compliant continuity and insulation resistance

data to be recorded/reported and the frequency of recording/reporting

requirements for approval to work.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in terminating and connecting electrical wiring at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM12002', 'title': 'Perform electrical/electronic measurement'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM30219 — Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  MEM
• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
  MEM

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