Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
24/07/2026 12:40 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UEEEL0028

State Code
OCB56

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
29/11/2024

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

12/07/2021

Field of Education

031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics

Original Release Date

12/07/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits.It includes inspection and testing to verify electrical apparatus and/or existing circuits are safe and comply with all requirements. It covers working safely; visual inspections and mandatory, optional and functional testing following verification procedures; identifying non-compliance defects and mandatory reporting requirements.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.). Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required.Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.Current Licence Holders: Those holding an ‘Electrical Fitter Occupational Licence’ or equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory and are currently employed as an Electrical Fitter meet the requirements of this unit and its prerequisite requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Prepare to inspect and test electrical apparatus and circuits

1.1 WHS/OHS measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed
1.3 WHS/OHS hazards not previously identified are noted and risk control measures implemented
1.4 Electrical apparatus, existing circuits documentation and relevant industry standards are reviewed and applied
1.5 Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to verify compliance are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
1.7 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with requirements

2 Inspect and conduct safety testing

2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
2.2 Need to inspect, test and measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and switch-off, lock out and tagging procedures
2.4 Electrical apparatus/circuits are inspected to determine if they are compliant with industry standards, function safely and as intended
2.5 Wiring is checked for suitability for the environments in which they are installed and suitably protected from damage or overheating
2.6 Protection methods and devices are validated as meeting coordination requirements for overload and short circuit protection
2.7 Switchgear and control gear are validated as being appropriately rated and meeting functional requirements
2.8 Evidence that electrical equipment complies with safety requirements is cited
2.9 Earthing system components are checked that they are correctly located and conductors correctly sized
2.10 Mandatory tests are conducted on all connected electrical apparatus and existing circuits in accordance with industry standards
2.11 Testing is conducted to verify that fault-loop impedance is sufficiently low and residual current devices operates as intended

3 Report inspection and test findings

3.1 WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed
3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3 Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4 Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with workplace procedures
3.5 Mandatory documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WC530	UEENEEG199A	Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BFO5	UEE33020	Certificate III in Electrical Fitting	Qualification