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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to plan switchboard and control panel layout
  2. Scope of switchboard and control panel layouts is determined from job specifications and/or design brief
  3. Switchboard and control panel layout safety and regulatory requirements are identified, obtained and applied in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and relevant industry standards
  4. Equipment to be incorporated in the switchboard and control panel is determined from job specifications and/or design brief
  5. Plan switchboard and control panel layout
  6. Equipment is selected in accordance with technical standards, job specifications and requirements
  7. Switchboard and control panel layouts are planned to accommodate equipment with sufficient clearance to enable wiring/connecting and servicing from job specifications
  8. Switchboard and control panel layouts are planned in accordance with WHS/OHS and relevant industry standards
  9. Switchboard and control panel layout draft is checked with the design brief and in accordance with relevant industry standards
  10. Switchboard and control panel layout is documented for submission to appropriate person/s for acceptance and approval
  11. Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  12. Obtain approval for switchboard and control panel layout
  13. Final layout design is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person/s
  14. Switchboard and control panel layout documentation is forwarded to appropriate person/s for production
  15. Quality of work is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Switchboard must be in more than one section and comprise essential and general supply controls, including:

current transformer (CT) metering

sub-main controls

local distribution board

load monitoring

fault indication

Control panel must consist of controls for more than two electrical machines, electromechanical and/or electronic control devices, including:

relays

timers

logic controllers

indicators

switches/push buttons

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

developing outlines of alternative layouts

selecting equipment that complies with safety and functional requirements and budget limitations

developing the layout within the safety and functional requirements and budget limitations

successfully negotiating layout alteration requests

obtaining approval for final layout design

documenting layout and equipment specifications clearly

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures

following quality procedures

preparing and planning switchboard and control panel layouts.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

switchboard/control panel planning, including:

electrical metering arrangements encompassing:

purpose, types and applications

metering equipment

arrangements for metering

switchgear/control gear encompassing:

types and applications

operating principles

interlocking systems

control and protection

installation requirements

control panel wiring encompassing:

equipment layout methods and accessories

connection identification methods

wiring techniques

problem-solving techniques

relevant industry standards

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instructions for tools and equipment

relevant tools, equipment, resources and materials

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

relevant workplace quality procedures.