Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 1:21 AM AWST
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Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.
Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM10003B
MEM10003B
State Code
W5458
W5458
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/10/2006
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
26/10/2006
Nominal Hours
88
Description
This unit covers installing and testing electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the installation
- 1.1. Special work, hazard and safety requirements are determined and incorporated in plan.
- 1.2. Work plan/strategy is devised and confirmed in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
2. Prepare for electrical installation
- 2.1. All work is undertaken safely and to workplace procedures, State/Territory regulations and legislative requirements.
- 2.2. Materials are checked for correct specifications.
3. Install the wiring/enclosures and/or support systems
- 3.1. All cables/conductors/conduit/enclosures and support systems are installed to specifications using correct appropriate techniques, tools and equipment.
- 3.2. Cabling is marked or labelled for identification and to specification.
4. Commission and test the installed wiring system
- 4.1. All completed wiring/systems and enclosures are tested for compliance with specifications, regulations, and legislative requirements, utilising appropriate test procedures and equipment.
- 4.2. Where appropriate, the installation may be energised and tested for compliance with specifications.
- 4.3. Faults are rectified to specification.
- 4.4. Documentation is completed correctly to required specifications.
5. Perform emergency first aid
- 5.1. Situation is assessed to identify points of danger to the injured person and potential rescuer, including the assessment of electrical hazards.
- 5.2. Electrical hazards are isolated in accordance with established procedures for electrical rescue.
- 5.3. Rescue/recovery of injured person, or assistance to injured person, is undertaken in accordance with recognised standards/procedures. Contact is made with appropriate medical and rescue authorities.
- 5.4. Details of first aid given are recorded.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Installation
Applies to electrical installation work and electrical equipment work. Involves utilisation of a range of methods, tools and equipment appropriate to the work
Cables/conductors
Single insulated, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed, flat and circular, MIMS, steel wire armoured, flexible cords and cables, copper and aluminium, catenary systems, shielded
Conduit/enclosures
Metallic and non-metallic
Support systems
Trunking, ducting, cable tray/ladder, catenaries
Documentation
Forms, short reports requiring comments etc., according to regulatory requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Installation
Applies to electrical installation work and electrical equipment work. Involves utilisation of a range of methods, tools and equipment appropriate to the work
Cables/conductors
Single insulated, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed, flat and circular, MIMS, steel wire armoured, flexible cords and cables, copper and aluminium, catenary systems, shielded
Conduit/enclosures
Metallic and non-metallic
Support systems
Trunking, ducting, cable tray/ladder, catenaries
Documentation
Forms, short reports requiring comments etc., according to regulatory requirements
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with installing and testing electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with installing and testing electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment
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|---|---|---|---|
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