Module Outline
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Install and configure an integrated home control system
Install and configure an integrated home control system
Module
National Code
VU23892
VU23892
State Code
BB570
BB570
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2025
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and configure an integrated home control system.
It requires the ability to work safety and to standards, recognise various system components, connection methodologies, wiring systems, control system functions and applications and ensuring completed system meets the relevant standards and complies with requirements.
The unit applies to a person working in an integrated home control environment under extra low voltage (ELV) conditions.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
It requires the ability to work safety and to standards, recognise various system components, connection methodologies, wiring systems, control system functions and applications and ensuring completed system meets the relevant standards and complies with requirements.
The unit applies to a person working in an integrated home control environment under extra low voltage (ELV) conditions.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare site to work
- 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS), Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied
- 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures are followed in preparation for the work
- 1.3 Nature and location of the work is obtained from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
- 1.4 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor
- 1.5 Instructions for coordinating work with others is obtained from relevant person/s and applied
- 1.6 Materials required for the work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
Prepare to Install integrated system
- 2.1 The various components against the designated installation location are identified
- 2.2 The control bus networks and requirements from load calculations for devices on the system are identified
- 2.3 A cable schedule highlighting all cable requirements is prepared
- 2.4 Cable pathways to ensure compliance with relevant standards and manufacturer requirements are prepared
- 2.5 Take-off plan for the number of devices and accessories required for the system, using manufacturer's title and ID for each is created
- 2.6 Subsystems involved in the home automation system are identified
Install an integrated system
- 3.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
- 3.2 Integrated home control system is installed in accordance with relevant industry standards and job specification and with sufficient cable excess to affect terminations
- 3.3 Accessories are installed straight and square in required locations within acceptable tolerances
- 3.4 Cables and conductors are terminated at accessories in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
- 3.5 Unplanned events are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.6 Installation is conducted efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices
Configure integrated system devices
- 4.1 Required programming and diagnostic tools are downloaded to a compatible PC and checked for correct operation and safety
- 4.2 Correct modes of programming to develop an integrated system according to manufacturer's programming software instructions is applied
- 4.3 Manufacturer's instructions and recommendations when programming system devices to test requirements is followed
- 4.4 Parameters for operation of loads to project requirements and within manufacturer's designated range is configured
- 4.5 Programmed system database is saved and backed up according to manufacturer instructions
Load and test integrated system
- 5.1 Database of integrated system program is transferred to network
- 5.2 All functions of the integrated system are tested for compliance with system requirements and manufacturer specifications
- 5.3 Diagnostic tools are applied to locate system faults, defects and anomalies
- 5.4 Any defects and anomalies are corrected to comply with project requirements and manufacturer specifications
- 5.5 Copy of documentation of integrated system is provided to the customer at handover
Complete installation and tidy work area
- 6.1 Unused materials and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace environmental requirements
- 6.2 Hand tools and test equipment is checked and stored in accordance with workplace requirements
- 6.3 Completion of installation is reported and documented in accordance with workplace procedure
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE71 | 22697VIC | Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies | Accredited course |