8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and laying wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-EE108A Extra low voltage wiring Evidence shall show an understanding of extra low voltage wiring cable protection and support method and accessories to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Cable protection and support method and accessories encompassing: Requirements to protect and support cables adequately - protection against mechanical damage, protection from adverse temperatures and corrosion and protection from magnetic field that may affect the performance of the cable. Cable support and protection devices, accessories and typical applications - metallic and non-metallic conduits, duct and trunking, cable ladder and tray, cable clips and ties and related accessories. Installation techniques - cable installation equipment and cable drawing and hauling techniques T2 Types of cables used in the electrotechnology industry and their application encompassing: Structural components of cables and their purpose - conductors and conductor material; insulation; sheathings and servings. Application of various cables types Cable variates - single cables, flexible cables, flexible cords, shielded cables, armoured cables, ribbon cables, other similar and like cables Typical characteristics and use of power circuit cables and control circuit cables T3 Installing cables in buildings, structures and premises encompassing: Building construction method and construction sequence. Typical cable routes through buildings, structures and premises. Building codes affecting the installation of cables in buildings, structures and premises - limitation on penetration structural elements and maintenance of fire protection interiority Cable segregation requirements T4 Basic cable and conductor terminations encompassing: Insulation removal and replacement Conductor handling and cable terminations encompassing: General aspects and soldering involving pins on electronic components and stranded conductors carrying current up to 25 amperes. Application of connecting devices for conductors and terminals Continuity through connections and insulation resistance testing Stress release on cables/conductors. T5 Technical standards, regulations and codes related to extra-low voltage work encompassing: Limitation imposed by regulations How to read and apply a standard Aspects of technical Standards that apply to extra-low voltage work T6 Environmental and heritage regulation effecting electrotechnology work encompassing: Purpose of environmental and heritage regulation Typical issues affecting electrotechnology services and systems Meeting requirements |