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Select wiring systems and cables for special low voltage electrical installations

Select wiring systems and cables for special low voltage electrical installations

Module
National Code
NAT11297014
State Code
BA381
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2025
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Nominal Hours
6
Description
This unit specifies the essential outcomes for selecting wiring systems and cables for special low voltage electrical installations to ensure they are compliant and performance criteria by which competency is to be assessed.

This unit is for holders of Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) or Australian Technical Competencies Statement (ATCS) issued by an RTO and incorporated the minimum context gap to meet Australian standards and regulations.

This unit shall only be undertaken by holders of an OTSR or ATCS for the following qualification or successor of the following qualification:
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Entrants must hold a provisional/restricted licence issued by the Australian state or territory regulatory authority responsible for regulating electrical work and the licensing of workers.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to select wiring systems and cables for special electrical installations
  • 1.1 The extent and nature of the special electrical installation is determined from job specifications, equipment schedules and drawings
  • 1.2 Safety and other regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation shall comply are identified and obtained
2. Arrange special installation into circuits
  • 2.1 Circuits are arranged to ensure safe and functional operation of the installation
  • 2.2 Circuits are arranged to comply with technical standards and job specifications and requirements
  • 2.3 Earthing is arranged to comply with the Multiple Earthed Neutral (MEN) system requirements
3. Select cables, protection and switchgear
  • 3.1 Wiring is selected for suitability for the environments in which they are installed
  • 3.2 Cable conductor sizes are selected to meet current-carrying capacity requirements and voltage-drop and fault-loop impedance limitations
  • 3.3 Protection methods and devices are selected to meet co-ordination requirements for overload and short-circuit protection
  • 3.4 Switchgear and control gear is selected to meet current, voltage and Ingress Protection (IP) ratings and functional requirements
  • 3.5 Earthing system components are selected to meet requirements of the MEN system
  • 3.6 Evidence is obtained that electrical equipment selected complies with safety requirements
4. Document special electrical installation
  • 4.1 Reasons for selections made, including calculations, are documented in accordance with established procedures
  • 4.2 Electrical installation arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with established procedures and forwarded to work supervisor
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AY790 NAT10809014 Select wiring systems and cables for special low voltage electrical installations Unit of competency
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BGZ07 11297NAT Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap Accredited course