Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Disconnect equipment

2.1

Determine electrical characteristics of equipment and circuit by reference to circuit drawings, schematics, reference manuals, equipment specifications, identification plate and/or consultation with technical adviser

2.2

Determine and record equipment characteristics, including direction of rotation, where appropriate

2.3

Identify point/s of electrical isolation and isolate equipment in accordance with procedures

2.4

Use all lock-off equipment and signage requirements appropriately

2.5

Prove electrical isolation using appropriate techniques, procedures and test equipment

2.6

Note, record and label conductor layout

2.7

Disconnect conductors and terminate and make safe disconnected cables/connections

3

Connect equipment

3.1

Identify characteristics of the equipment to be connected and determine connection requirements

3.2

Check circuit for safe isolation using appropriate test equipment, procedures and techniques

3.3

Check connections and prepare conductors for termination

3.4

Connect conductors to equipment in accordance with specifications and regulatory requirements

3.5

Fasten/seal all cables/wires/conduit to specifications

3.6

Remove all lock-off equipment and signage

3.7

Check and test equipment and circuit for compliance with specifications and regulatory and legislative requirements

4

Perform emergency first aid

4.1

Assess situation to identify points of danger to the injured person and potential rescuer

4.2

Undertake rescue/recovery of injured person or provide assistance to injured person in accordance with recognised standards/procedures

4.3

Make contact with the appropriate medical and rescue authorities

4.4

Record details of first aid given

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Equipment includes:

as defined in the licensing requirements, including electric motors, modular sensing switches and limit switches

Electrical isolation includes:

safe disconnection of all electrical power to equipment or equipment supply circuits via switching, circuit breakers or fuses on circuits/equipment using up to 1000 volts a.c. or 1500 volts d.c. single or multi-phase supply

Test equipment and tools include one (1) or more of the following:

voltmeters

multimeters

tong testers

Connect equipment includes:

reconnection of existing equipment or the replacement on a 'like for like' basis with no alteration to existing fixed wiring and also includes the original connection of fixed wired equipment