This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of electronic electrical systems. System can refer to a combination of electronic electrical machinery and equipment.

Testing and commissioning of an electronic electrical systems includes the assessment and verification that all equipment and components are working efficiently and are meeting operational requirements.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, test wiring systems, test electronic electrical systems, commission electronic electrical systems 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 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 and system requirements

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

2

Test wiring systems

2.1

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

2.2

Wiring systems are tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals

2.3

Wiring systems, including enclosures and supports, are inspected prior to testing, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure absence of damage, defects and deterioration

2.4

Fixed wiring is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures and results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification

3

Testelectronic electrical systems

3.1

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

3.2

Electronic electrical equipment is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals

3.3

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

3.4

Electronic electrical system and equipment is tested using appropriate techniques, in accordance with the workplace procedures

3.5

Electronic electrical system test results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification

4

Commissionelectronic electrical systems

4.1

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

4.2

Electronic electrical system is commissioned, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals

4.3

Electronic electrical system and equipment is set up in accordance with workplace procedures, operational requirements and manufacturers' specifications

4.4

Testing and monitoring, in accordance with workplace procedures, is implemented and results are monitored and documented to ensure equipment operates within manufacturers' specifications

4.5

Electronic electrical system is commissioned, in accordance with workplace procedures

4.6

Final inspection 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

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