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

determining the electrical and non-electrical isolation requirements to prevent the creation of hazards linked from the loss of machine/system/process control according to established procedures

using lock out tag procedures with appropriate tags/signs

preparing a safe work method statement (SWMS) or job safety analysis (JSA) in the absence of established procedures for effective isolation

proving electrical isolation and following established safety rules prior to working on electrical equipment or wiring, including capacitor banks

ensuring all electrical equipment and tools are tested and tagged and up to date

supervising all electrical apprentices and trainees to the level determined by their training and competence

working safely at heights and in confined spaces

applying procedures for movement/treatment of injured, including:

safe rescue of victim from a live situation

clearing of airways

cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

care of spinal injuries

treatment of cuts/lesions

treatment of burns/scalds

treatment of shock

accessing and using other relevant standards associated with electrical installation work

accessing and abiding by codes of practice and other regulatory requirements

contacting (when appropriate) organisations for guidance and assistance.

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)

typical hazards and risks in an electrical installation, including:

effects on the human body of various levels of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and duration of current flow for various current paths

risk of ignition of flammable materials due to the thermal effects of current or electric arcs in normal service of an electrical installation

risk of injury from mechanical movement of electrical actuated equipment

protection from direct contact (basic protection)

acceptable methods

use of extra-low voltage (ELV)

procedures and principles used to control risks associated with these hazards, including:

the development of an work health and safety (WHS) policy

consultation with everyone involved in the workplace

providing information training

identifying and assessing hazards

implementing and following risk control measures

maintaining and improving the WHS program

approved lock out and tag procedures, including:

purpose and use of SWMS or JSA

reasons for isolation

lock-off equipment and signage

tools and equipment to prove electrical isolation of circuit/installation/system including capacitor banks is dead

testing and tagging guidelines for electrical equipment and tools in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment

level of supervision required by electrical apprentices and trainees

safe use of ladders and elevated work platforms, and working at heights

working in confined spaces, including the following:

identification of the hazards

assessing the risks

controlling the risks

emergency procedures

workplace emergency procedures, including appropriate methods of rescue:

removal of the victim of electric shock, including live switchboard rescue from live low voltage conductors

release from contact with live high voltage conductors (no attempt should be made until circuit has been switched off)

risks associated with fallen distribution lines and the associated voltage gradients

other points of danger, including:

fire

traffic

risks including chemicals

possibility of falls

life support – CPR procedures, including duty of care

appropriate use of fire extinguishers for given types of fires

using carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder to fight electrical fires

appropriate local medical and rescue services

recording of first aid delivered

codes of practice and regulatory requirements, including:

Electrical Safety Act or equivalent

Electrical Regulations or equivalent

Service Rules provided by local electricity distributors

Building Code of Australia

AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) Part 1 – Scope, application and fundamental principles in regards to the following:

scope and application

referenced documents

definitions

alterations, additions and repairs

alternative arrangements

protection for safety, including:

against both direct and indirect contact by use of ELV

against direct and indirect contact

use of residual current devices (RCDs)

thermal effects in normal service

unwanted voltages

over-current and fault currents

over-voltage

injury from mechanical movement

devices for isolation

fire integrity

design of an electrical installation, including:

protection, functioning and compatibility

supply characteristics

maximum demand

voltage drop

electrical installation circuit arrangements

external influences

selection of electrical equipment, including:

safety requirements

external influences

adverse effects and interference

evidence of compliance

installation of electrical equipment, including:

safe and sound practice

accessibility

information and identification

segregation

inspection and testing, including:

visual inspection

continuity of earthing system

insulation resistance

polarity

correct circuit connections

knowledge of hierarchy of standards

normative/informative text

other relevant standards associated with electrical installation work and testing and tagging of electrical equipment and tools

Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules requirements for electricity generation systems installation and electricity converters

reference compliance standards, including:

AS/NZS 4777 (series), Grid connected inverter systems

AS/NZS 5033:2014 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays

AS/NZS 3010:2005 Electrical installations – Generating sets

AS/NZS 4509 (series), Stand-alone power systems

AS 3011.1:1992 Electrical installations – Secondary batteries installed in buildings

fundamental requirements of electricity generating systems, including:

DC polarity, including switching and protection devices

inverter principles

safe isolation and testing of systems

arrangement for connecting an alternative supply to an installation

earthing arrangements

battery storage systems and requirements

uninterruptible power supplies

organisations that can have an impact of the role of the licensed electrician.

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in applying safety practices, procedures and compliance standards associated with licensed electrical work 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 and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring State 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.

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

determining the electrical and non-electrical isolation requirements to prevent the creation of hazards linked from the loss of machine/system/process control according to established procedures

using lock out tag procedures with appropriate tags/signs

preparing a safe work method statement (SWMS) or job safety analysis (JSA) in the absence of established procedures for effective isolation

proving electrical isolation and following established safety rules prior to working on electrical equipment or wiring, including capacitor banks

ensuring all electrical equipment and tools are tested and tagged and up to date

supervising all electrical apprentices and trainees to the level determined by their training and competence

working safely at heights and in confined spaces

applying procedures for movement/treatment of injured, including:

safe rescue of victim from a live situation

clearing of airways

cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

care of spinal injuries

treatment of cuts/lesions

treatment of burns/scalds

treatment of shock

accessing and using other relevant standards associated with electrical installation work

accessing and abiding by codes of practice and other regulatory requirements

contacting (when appropriate) organisations for guidance and assistance.

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)

typical hazards and risks in an electrical installation, including:

effects on the human body of various levels of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and duration of current flow for various current paths

risk of ignition of flammable materials due to the thermal effects of current or electric arcs in normal service of an electrical installation

risk of injury from mechanical movement of electrical actuated equipment

protection from direct contact (basic protection)

acceptable methods

use of extra-low voltage (ELV)

procedures and principles used to control risks associated with these hazards, including:

the development of an work health and safety (WHS) policy

consultation with everyone involved in the workplace

providing information training

identifying and assessing hazards

implementing and following risk control measures

maintaining and improving the WHS program

approved lock out and tag procedures, including:

purpose and use of SWMS or JSA

reasons for isolation

lock-off equipment and signage

tools and equipment to prove electrical isolation of circuit/installation/system including capacitor banks is dead

testing and tagging guidelines for electrical equipment and tools in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment

level of supervision required by electrical apprentices and trainees

safe use of ladders and elevated work platforms, and working at heights

working in confined spaces, including the following:

identification of the hazards

assessing the risks

controlling the risks

emergency procedures

workplace emergency procedures, including appropriate methods of rescue:

removal of the victim of electric shock, including live switchboard rescue from live low voltage conductors

release from contact with live high voltage conductors (no attempt should be made until circuit has been switched off)

risks associated with fallen distribution lines and the associated voltage gradients

other points of danger, including:

fire

traffic

risks including chemicals

possibility of falls

life support – CPR procedures, including duty of care

appropriate use of fire extinguishers for given types of fires

using carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder to fight electrical fires

appropriate local medical and rescue services

recording of first aid delivered

codes of practice and regulatory requirements, including:

Electrical Safety Act or equivalent

Electrical Regulations or equivalent

Service Rules provided by local electricity distributors

Building Code of Australia

AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) Part 1 – Scope, application and fundamental principles in regards to the following:

scope and application

referenced documents

definitions

alterations, additions and repairs

alternative arrangements

protection for safety, including:

against both direct and indirect contact by use of ELV

against direct and indirect contact

use of residual current devices (RCDs)

thermal effects in normal service

unwanted voltages

over-current and fault currents

over-voltage

injury from mechanical movement

devices for isolation

fire integrity

design of an electrical installation, including:

protection, functioning and compatibility

supply characteristics

maximum demand

voltage drop

electrical installation circuit arrangements

external influences

selection of electrical equipment, including:

safety requirements

external influences

adverse effects and interference

evidence of compliance

installation of electrical equipment, including:

safe and sound practice

accessibility

information and identification

segregation

inspection and testing, including:

visual inspection

continuity of earthing system

insulation resistance

polarity

correct circuit connections

knowledge of hierarchy of standards

normative/informative text

other relevant standards associated with electrical installation work and testing and tagging of electrical equipment and tools

Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules requirements for electricity generation systems installation and electricity converters

reference compliance standards, including:

AS/NZS 4777 (series), Grid connected inverter systems

AS/NZS 5033:2014 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays

AS/NZS 3010:2005 Electrical installations – Generating sets

AS/NZS 4509 (series), Stand-alone power systems

AS 3011.1:1992 Electrical installations – Secondary batteries installed in buildings

fundamental requirements of electricity generating systems, including:

DC polarity, including switching and protection devices

inverter principles

safe isolation and testing of systems

arrangement for connecting an alternative supply to an installation

earthing arrangements

battery storage systems and requirements

uninterruptible power supplies

organisations that can have an impact of the role of the licensed electrician.

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in applying safety practices, procedures and compliance standards associated with licensed electrical work 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 and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring State 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.