List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Determine job requirements | 1.1. | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2. | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures |
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 |
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2. | Disconnect equipment | 2.1. | Determine function of electrical of equipment by reference to circuit drawings, schematics, reference manuals, equipment specifications, identification plate and/or consultation with technical adviser |
2.2. | Determine and record equipment characteristics, including direction of rotation, where appropriate |
2.3. | Identify points of isolation and isolate equipment in accordance with procedures |
2.4. | Check that circuits/equipment are isolated and tagged using all appropriate lock-off equipment and signage |
2.5. | Note, record and label conductor layout |
2.6. | Disconnect conductors and terminate and make safe disconnected cables/connections using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques |
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3. | Prepare to reconnect equipment | 3.1. | Plan reconnection ensuring WHS policies and procedures are followed |
3.2. | Identify characteristics, including rating of the equipment to be connected, and determine connection requirements |
3.3. | Test original and/or replacement item to ensure it is safe to be connected |
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4. | Connect equipment | 4.1. | Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures |
4.2. | Check connections and prepare conductors for termination |
4.3. | Test the conductors for continuity and insulation resistance readings ensuring they comply with regulatory and legislative requirements |
4.4. | Confirm continuity between exposed conductive parts of the equipment and the main earth or metal switchboard enclosure |
4.5. | Connect conductors to equipment in accordance with specifications and regulatory requirements |
4.6. | Fasten/seal all cables/wires/conduit to specifications |
4.7. | Remove all lock-off equipment and signage |
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5. | Perform emergency first aid | 5.1. | Assess situation to identify points of danger to the injured person and potential rescuer |
5.2. | Rescue/recover injured person or provide assistance to injured person in accordance with recognised standards/procedures |
5.3. | Make contact with the appropriate medical and rescue authorities |
5.4. | Record details of first aid given |
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 occasions and include:
following work instructions, SOPs and safe work practices
identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, circuit drawings, schematics, regulatory and legislative requirements to disconnect/reconnect HV fixed wired equipment
checking that the electrical equipment is isolated and tagged where necessary in strict accordance with WHS requirements and procedures using appropriate lock-off equipment and tags/signs
disconnecting equipment by labelling and recording conductors and making safe disconnected cables/connections using appropriate tools, test equipment, procedures and techniques
confirming isolation prior to reconnecting fixed wired equipment and checking connections and preparing conductors for termination in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
testing conductors prior to connection to ensure continuity, and insulation resistance readings comply with following requirements:
checking continuity of the protective earth conductor to determine whether it is sufficiently low
testing the resistance between the protective earth conductor and the neutral conductor to determine whether it is sufficiently low – not greater than 2 Ohms
testing the insulation resistance of active conductors to confirm that it is greater than 1 Megohm
testing to ensure continuity is confirmed between the exposed conductive parts of the equipment and the main earth or metal switchboard enclosure
connecting conductors to equipment and fasten/seal cables/wires/conduits using appropriate procedures and tools to relevant specifications and regulatory requirements
removing all lock-off devices and signage and checking/testing equipment and circuits for compliance to specifications
rescuing/recovering of injured person in accordance with appropriate standards/procedures and provide first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) where appropriate, and contacting the appropriate medical and rescue authorities
recording details of first aid given.
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
any applicable industry standards, national/Australian Standards, NOHSC guides, state/territory regulatory codes of practice/standards and relevant regulatory requirements
characteristics of the circuit and the equipment, including rating and rotation
points of isolation for the fixed wired equipment and reasons for selecting the particular isolation point) and reasons for using earthing, lock-off equipment and signs
clearances from live parts
safe isolation
operational specifications of the fixed wired equipment and connections to be made
procedures for confirming electrical isolation of fixed wired equipment and circuits
procedures, techniques, tools and equipment to be used for disconnecting/reconnecting conductors
test requirements to ensure compliant continuity and insulation resistance of conductors
test requirements to ensure continuity between exposed conductive parts of the equipment and the main earth or metal switchboard enclosure
potential dangers/risks associated with work
recognised procedures for the movement and treatment of the injured person, including HV rescue, clearing of airways, CPR, care of spinal injuries, treatment of cuts/lesions, burns/scalds and treatment of shock
appropriate local medical and rescue services
procedures for incident reporting.
Assessors must:
have vocational competency in disconnecting and reconnecting HV fixed wired equipment 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 that 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 manufacturer 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.