Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release Number |
TP Version |
Comments |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install wiring enclosures, cable support systems, cables and accessories in electrical systems of 36 volts or less.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, relevant legislation and codes and manufacturer’s specifications.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Infrastructure (INF)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Plan and prepare for installation of extra low voltage wiring |
1.1 Plan and prepare installation to ensure policies and procedures are followed, and the work is appropriately sequenced according to requirements 1.2 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others on the work site 1.3 Size cables and wires to suit calculated load 1.4 Check wiring system components against job requirements 1.5 Source accessories according to established procedures and to comply with organisational and task requirements 1.6 Determine location in which specific items of accessories, apparatus and circuits are to be installed from job requirements 1.7 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work according to established procedures and checked against the job requirement 1.8 Source tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work, checked for correct operation and safety 1.9 Check preparatory work to ensure that it complies with requirements and no unnecessary damage has occurred |
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2. Install wiring systems |
2.1. Follow work health and safety policies and procedures for installing electrical wiring systems 2.2. Install wiring systems to meet requirements without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or services 2.3. Terminate accessories and connect wire as required to solenoids and controllers, according to manufacturer and enterprise requirements 2.4. Respond to unplanned events or conditions using established procedures 2.5. Obtain approval from appropriate personnel according to established procedures before any contingencies are implemented 2.6. Undertake on-going checks of the quality of the work according to established procedures |
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3. Check and notify completion of work |
3.1. Undertake final checks to ensure the installed wiring systems conform to requirements 3.2. Test system is to ensure that it works 3.3. Notify work completion according to established procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCTEQ301A Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
