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Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare for the termination and connection of specialist cables that require particular techniques and, in some cases, testing.

Most types of these cables are designed to either exclude or minimise the ingress of gas or liquids, or to minimise the danger of flash.

Special fittings must be used for each type of specialist cable and cables requiring the use of bending tools and techniques which do not cause damage.

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

Where termination and connection of standard electrical wiring/cable is required see unit MEM10002 Terminate and connect electrical wiring.

Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required see unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements.

Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required see unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations.

Where termination and connection of signal and data cables is required see unit MEM18063 Terminate signal and data cables.

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

1. Determine job requirements

  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2. Prepare for termination and connection of specialist cables

  • 2.1 Ensure all work is undertaken safely to workplace procedures, applicable regulations and legislative requirements
  • 2.2 Select correct cables and materials in accordance with job requirements
  • 2.3 Obtain certification documentation, as appropriate
  • 2.4 Ensure preparation of work is undertaken or checked/inspected for correct locations and specifications

3. Connect specialist cables

  • 3.1 Ensure terminations/connections are made to specifications, manufacturers’ requirements and to safety and state/territory regulations and legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure all entry points are sealed using appropriate compounds, including resins
  • 3.3 Install equipment and wiring in a manner that does not reduce the type of protection afforded by the equipment design
  • 3.4 Test all cabling, connections and terminations for compliance with specifications
  • 3.5 Ensure all cables, wires, conductors and connections are marked/tagged and labelled to specifications
  • 3.6 Complete documentation in accordance with relevant specifications and regulatory requirements

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 and drawings, regulatory and legislative requirements for terminating and connecting specialist cables

connecting and terminating specialist cables utilising a range of cable installations requiring specialised glands, fittings and enclosures, sealing entry points, as 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)

worksite procedures and relevant statutory requirements

statutory requirements associated with the termination and connection of specialist cables

manufacturer requirements and specifications for specialist cables and materials

requirements for approval to work

wiring support and/or protection requirements

specifications of wiring support and/or protection requirements

reading and interpreting relevant drawings, instructions and reference documents

testing methods for specialist cables, including continuity and insulation resistance testing

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

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

impact of the site and location variables may have on termination and connection.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in terminating and connecting specialist cables 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.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 25 February 2026