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Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment

Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEP008B
State Code
W8233
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/08/2009
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
26/08/2009
Nominal Hours
18
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment. It encompasses working safely, using portable apparatus tester, identifying faults, applying tagging, arranging for repair of faulty equipment and complete testing documentation.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus
  • 1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
  • 1.2 OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed.
  • 1.3 Advice is sought from an appropriate person to minimise disruption to the work place.
  • 1.4 Cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus to be tested are obtained.
  • 1.5 Portable apparatus testing device is checked for correct operation and safety.
2 Test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus
  • 2.1 OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed.
  • 2.2 Measures are followed to ensure that cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus to be tested are not connected to the electrical supply.
  • 2.3 Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and parameters are applied to safety testing to ensure correct interpretation of test results.
  • 2.4 Visual checks of the cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus are carried out in accordance with established procedures to detect any abnormal or obvious damage or fault.
  • 2.5 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel, before any contingencies are implemented.
  • 2.6 Established PAT routines are followed to test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus.
  • 2.7 Unsafe cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus are identified from test results
  • 2.8 Testing is undertaken effectively with minimum waste of energy and damage to apparatus.
3 Tag tested cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus and document testing activities
  • 3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
  • 3.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.3 Cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus are tagged according to their safety status.
  • 3.4 Arrangements are made for unsafe cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus to be repaired by a recognised competent person.
  • 3.5 Safety testing activities are documented in accordance with requirements and established routines procedures.
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