Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow WHS systems and procedures
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Comply with WHS requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
- Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required
- Ensure all tools and equipment are checked for safety in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements
- Follow established safety rules before beginning work on electrical wiring and equipment
- Determine and implement the level of supervision required appropriate to the type of electrical work and the level of the apprentice’s and/or trainee’s training
- Perform emergency first aid
- Assess situation to identify points of danger to the injured person and potential rescuer
- Rescue/recover injured person or provide assistance to injured person in accordance with recognised standards/procedures
- Make contact with the appropriate medical and rescue authorities
- Record details of first aid given
- Identify codes of practice, standards and organisations that have an impact on the work of licensed electricians
- Identify the codes of practice that apply to work carried out by licensed electricians
- Apply the fundamental safety procedures as outlined in AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical Installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) Section 1
- Identify the other relevant standards that apply to work carried out by licensed electricians
- Identify other regulatory requirements that apply to work carried by licensed electricians
- Identify organisations that have an impact on the roles and responsibilities of licensed electricians