This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of electrical wiring systems and equipment.

Commissioning and testing is the process of ensuring that all electrical wiring systems which includes cabling and associated devices such as switches, distribution boards, sockets and fittings and equipment in a power generation facility are meeting operational requirements.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, test wiring systems, test electrical equipment, commission electrical equipment and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site.

Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.

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

Note: Workplace practice

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work

1.3

Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification

1.4

Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification

1.6

Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures and requirements

2

Test electricalwiring systems

2.1

Isolations for work are confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Electrical wiring systems are tested using appropriate plans, drawings and manuals, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Electrical wiring systems, including enclosures and/or supports, are inspected in accordance with workplace procedures, prior to testing to ensure absence of any damage, defects and deterioration

2.4

Fixed electrical wiring is tested, as required, and results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification

3

Test electricalequipment

3.1

Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures site requirements

3.2

Electrical equipment is tested using appropriate plans, drawings and manuals, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Test conditions are confirmed, and equipment is inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure absence of damage, defects and deterioration

3.4

Electrical equipment is tested using appropriate testing techniques, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Electrical equipment test results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification

4

Commission electricalequipment

4.1

Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements

4.2

Electrical equipment is commissioned using appropriate plans, drawings and manuals, in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Equipment is set up, in accordance with workplace procedures, operational requirements or manufacturers' specifications

4.4

Testing and monitoring procedures are followed, and results are documented to ensure electrical equipment functions within manufacturers' specifications

4.5

Electrical equipment is commissioned, in accordance with workplace procedures

4.6

Final inspection on electrical equipment is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures

5

Complete work

5.1

Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with workplace procedures

5.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.4

Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures

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 Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Electricity generation

Maintenance