Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on unit 5.7 of the Electrical Contractors
Industry Association Competency Standards (electrical stream)
Inspection should be planned with the appropriate parties to determine access, conditions and work requirements
Equipment may include AC motors, alternators, DC motors, generators, pumps, electro/mechanical motor starters, low voltage transformers/switchgear and associated control panels, motor operated valves, hoists and cranes, arc welders, resistive heaters, hot water units, exhaust fans, luminaries, batteries, metal detectors, general low voltage lighting, power circuits, control/indication and alarm circuits, electrical tools/appliances, workshop machinery and compressors
Materials may include masonry anchors, bolts, nuts, washers, screws, rivets, saddles, clips, brackets, solvents, adhesives, insulation tapes, heat shrink, sleeving, spiral binding, cable ties, solder, lubricants, oils, greases, sealants, lugs, connectors, terminal blocks, cable markers and identification labels
Components may include fuses/circuit breakers, earth leakage breakers, timers, contactors, contacts, coils, relays, resistors, ballasts, capacitors, solenoids, overloads, switches, plugs, busbar, cable, fans, thermostats, , seals, motor bearings and brushgear
Test and measurement instruments may includetong testers, insulation resistance/continuity tester, multimeters, ductor tester, overload injection tester and growlers
Work may be performed with equipment on line
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates.
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. heat, noise, dust, oil, water and chemical
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Attainment of electrical licence, deeming competency associated with electrical work
Preparation and planning of work
Installation techniques and procedures
Completion of work procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Relevant Australian standards; Equipment and material required to perform the work; Isolation procedures; Layout of plant/work site and operation of its equipment; Maintenance techniques for the equipment; Electrical equipment; Regulatory requirements; Electrical principles; Test and measurement instruments; Electrical installation practice; Circuit plan appreciation; Engineering and workshop practice; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Follow relevant statutory regulations and codes of practice; Apply relevant Australian standards; Use plant, drawings and text;Use tools and equipment; Use test and measurement instruments; Use maintenance procedures; Identify and select materials; Apply regulatory procedures; Carry out work completion details; Apply electrical principles; Communicate effectively; Applydata analysis techniques and tools.