Application

This unit applies engineering tradesperson involved in installation of electrical wiring/systems and/or enclosures, including specialist cables, using a full range of installation materials and techniques to any wiring circuits which are directly or indirectly connected to a power supply system of electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).

The scope of work includes modifying existing electrical work and electrical equipment work to relevant specifications/regulations and drawings.

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

checking emergency first aid equipment, documentations and procedures are in place according to site/legislative requirements

using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with site/legislative requirements

identifying and interpreting specifications and drawings for installing and testing electrical wiring and circuits for existing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) system

coordinating the installation effectively with others affected by the work in accordance with legislative and customer requirements

checking materials conform to specifications and customer requirements

assessing the need the need to test or measure live in strict accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and when necessary, conducting within established safety procedures

ensuring HVAC/R system is isolated where necessary in strict accordance with WHS requirements

planning the cable routes and obtaining the installation materials including accessories and appliances

installing the wiring, including routing, placing and securing cables in compliance with requirements

terminating cables and conductors to accessories and appliances in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements

marking or labelling cabling as required to specification

inspecting and testing installed and terminated circuits and rectifying any defects and retesting to ensure compliance

documenting ‘as installed’ wiring, accessories and appliances in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

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 PPE

work permit requirements, including safe work method statement (SWMS) or job safety analysis (JSA)

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

AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2010 Electrical installations - Selection of cables - Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV and other related standards in regard to the cable selection/support fit for purpose

other legislative and regulatory requirements appropriate to the work to be done

work planning procedures

procedures to be followed if materials and or supports do not conform to specification

techniques, tools and equipment required to install cables, wires, conduit, enclosures and support systems

marking and/or labelling requirements for cabling and reasons for marking and/or labelling cables

procedures and equipment to test before and after energising wiring and systems

reasons for carrying out all tests

common wiring system faults and method(s) for rectifying faults

documentation to be completed

dangers present in electrical rescue

local emergency services

appropriate standards and procedures for recording of first aid treatment

recognised procedures for the movement and treatment of injured persons

requirements for approval to work.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in installing and testing electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c and 1500 volts d.c used in existing HVAC/R systems 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': 'MEM10002', 'title': 'Terminate and connect electrical wiring'}
• {'code': 'MEM12002', 'title': 'Perform electrical/electronic measurement'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM18049', 'title': 'Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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