This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out preparatory energy sector work activities.

It includes planning and carrying out energy sector work support activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan energy sector support activity

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are obtained and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented for energy sector work preparation

1.3

WHS/OHS hazards not previously identified are noted on job safety assessments and advice is sought from work supervisor

1.4

Work instructions are obtained and the nature, scope and location of work is determined from the supervisor or appropriate person/s

1.5

Advice is sought from supervisor or appropriate person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others

1.6

Materials required for work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Undertake energy sector support activity

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed

2.2

Plant and equipment are checked in accordance with manufacturer guidelines/instructions, WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Mechanical equipment is installed straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.4

Hand and power tools are used in accordance with safe working practices and WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.5

Work instructions are carried out under supervision

2.6

Unplanned events are referred to relevant supervisor and directions are followed in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete energy sector work activity

3.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2

Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Supervisor is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

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

carrying out preparatory energy sector work activities in accordance with requirements, including:

maintaining fire integrity

placing and securing accessories accurately

routing, placing and securing cables

using testing devices

using hand and power tools safely and in accordance with workplace safe work practices

completing energy sector work and following instructions

planning and undertaking energy sector support activities.

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

problem-solving techniques for unplanned situations/events

relevant hand, fixed and portable power tools, including:

associated hazards

care and maintenance

cutting, shaping, drilling, threading, tapping, and finishing metallic, non-metallic and structural components

different types of tools and their purpose

requirements for use on construction sites

techniques for the correct and safe use

tools for dismantling and assembling electrical and electronic components

tools for measuring and marking out

relevant industry standards

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant energy sector testing devices

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies, procedures and instructions.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective (PPE) equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, relevant industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Electrotechnology

Cross Discipline