Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and terminating cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits. The knowledge and skills shall be contextualised to current industry standards, technologies and practices. KS01-EG106A Wiring systems types, application and terminations Evidence shall show an understanding of wiring systems types, application and terminations to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Cable types and terminations encompassing: cable variates (single cables, flexible cables, flexible cords, shielded cables, armoured cables, ribbon cables, other similar and like cables) structural components of cables and their purpose (conductor material, stranding, insulation type, voltage rating, screening, sheathing, armour and serving) Australian and International colour standards for cords and cables construction of common cables identification of cords and cables by conductor size, type and rating application of various cords and cables types identification of hardware used in terminating cords and cables preparation and termination of cords and cables termination of cords and cables using crimp lugs, tunnel connectors, soldering and solderless lugs 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). T2 Cords, cables and plugs encompassing: selection of flexible cords for given applications preparation of cord ends for connection fitting standard three pin plug tops to a flexible cords fitting standard three pin extension sockets to a flexible cords connecting variety of plugs to different flexible cord types requirements of AS/NZS 3000 for flexible cords, cables and plugs using test equipment to test and locate various faults in flexible cords and cables. T3 Flat TPS wiring systems encompassing: Australian Standards requirements for the termination and protection of flat TPS cable Installation of flat TPS cable in trunking and duct for the supply of socket outlets using flat TPS cable for lighting looms testing circuits to ensure they are safe and operate as intended T4 Circular TPS wiring systems encompassing: Australian Standards requirements for the installation of circular TPS cable installation of circular TPS cables on cable ladder/tray installation of circular TPS cable testing circuits to ensure they are safe and operate as intended T5 Thermoplastic insulated cables in non-metallic enclosures encompassing: Australian Standards requirements for the installation of non-metallic enclosures cutting and setting rigid non-metallic ducting, trunking and conduit and accessories installation of circuits using TPI cables in non-metallic enclosures testing circuits to ensure they are safe and operate as intended T6 Thermoplastic insulated cables in metallic enclosures encompassing: Australian Standards requirements for the installation of metallic enclosures fitting metallic conduit to metallic trunking and accessories cutting, threading and setting metallic conduit installation of circuits using thermoplastic insulated cables in metallic conduit, ducting and trunking testing circuits to ensure they are safe and operate as intended T7 Fire protection cabling and systems encompassing: Australian Standards requirements for the installation of fire protection cable and mineral insulated metal sheathed cables requirements when passing a wiring system through a fire rated wall or floor recognising different fire protection cable types including Pyrolex, Radox and MIMS termination of fire protection cable. installation of circuits using fire protection cable. testing circuits to ensure they are safe and operate as intended T8 Steel wire armoured (SWA) cables encompassing: Australian Standards requirements for the installation of SWA cables identifying accessories used with SWA cables installation of circuits using SWA cables testing circuits to ensure they are safe and operate as intended T9 Trailing cables and catenary systems encompassing: Australian Standards requirements for the installation of trailing cables and catenary wiring identifying equipment used with trailing cable and catenary systems installation of catenary wiring systems installation of trailing cable systems supplying pendant sockets testing the installation to ensure it is safe and operates as intended |