The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for providing support to electrical tradespersons

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient provision of support to electrical tradespersons

working with others to provide support to electrical tradespersons that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely provision of support to electrical tradespersons that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to provide support to electrical tradespersons

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to provide support to electrical tradesperson:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply procedures for work at heights

identify electrical system components

identify electrical spares

apply operational maintenance diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

apply equipment records maintenance requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to provide support to electrical tradesperson:

site and equipment safety procedures

site operational and maintenance procedures

basic electrical componentry

switching (for emergency purposes)

earthing

hazard identification and response procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Details of support required may include:

nature and scope of work

locations, timings

equipment/plant to be used (including any defects)

system being worked on

specific safety requirements

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details, and/or

work orders

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

Equipment may include:

ladders

safety equipment

hazardous chemicals

oxyacetylene

air compressors

others as designated at sites

Support tasks may include:

tagging emergency HV switching

operation/re-setting circuit-breakers

greasing motors and jointing cables