MEM23111Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

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What an assessment for MEM23111 must cover

39 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Investigate context of electrical equipment and supply

  • 1.1Review functions and features of devices
  • 1.2Identify safe machine
  • 1.3Identify WHS and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4Determine available sources for any required licensed electrical work
  • 1.5Review sustainability implications of energy source options

2 Determine electrical supply, equipment and components required for engineering-related tasks

  • 2.1Assess electrical supply specifications for engineering application
  • 2.2Analyse electrical motors and their control options for suitability
  • 2.3Estimate power factor requirements for engineering applications
  • 2.4Examine engineering application control and communication requirements
  • 2.5Appraise isolation, shutdown and emergency equipment options
  • 2.6Analyse maintenance, life cycle and sustainability requirements of electrical systems and equipment options
  • 2.7Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques, where required, to achieve or test options
  • 2.8Identify preferred electrical supply system, equipment and components

3 Report results

  • 3.1Record results of investigation, evaluation and application
  • 3.2Provide documentation including calculations, diagrams, programs and files in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • identifying effects and dangers of electricity including evaluating relevance of work health and safety (WHS), regulatory requirements, standards and codes of practice
  • applying life cycle design and sustainability parameters to identification of task
  • reviewing sustainability implications, functions and features of electrical devices, machines and systems
  • integrating electrical evaluation techniques with overall engineering application requirements including: mechanical, fluid power, electronic, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) and controller and networking
  • assessing and applying basic electrical principles and techniques, software basic analysis and graphic skills and techniques to engineering tasks on at least two occasions
  • evaluating suitability of electric power supply for applications on at least two occasions
  • applying appropriate calculations and methods for electric motor control
  • ensuring safe electrical working practice and compatibility of units in calculations on at least two occasions
  • reporting and documenting results of investigation and evaluation including calculations, diagrams, programs and files

Knowledge evidence

  • energy source options and sustainability implications of electricity generation, distribution and use
  • sustainable sources of energy
  • electrically-powered equipment and systems
  • electrical-related engineering tasks
  • features and function of electrical systems in engineering applications including: sources and reliability of supply including mains, generators and batteries, fault and other protection requirements, electrical system control and interfacing with other systems, maintainability, efficiency, fitness for purpose
  • WHS and regulatory requirements with emphasis on automation safety, codes of practice, standards, risk management and registration requirements
  • effects of electricity on humans including dangerous high currents and voltages related to extra low, low and high voltage applications and how these relate to engineering applications
  • licensed technical and professional assistance
  • electrical laws and theorems
  • electrical circuit components
  • alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical supply systems: single and three-phase power, power factor, distribution systems including transformers, cables and switchboards, local area distribution considerations and supply authority requirements, typical and possible faults and dangerous situations, earthing systems including multiple earth neutral (MEN) system, circuit protection devices including fuses, thermal relays, circuit breakers and residual current devices
  • basic electrical circuits and applications for lighting, motors, controllers, heaters and coolers
  • graphical symbols and diagrammatic representation of basic circuits and power supply fundamentals
  • electrical power consumption
  • electrical measurements and techniques

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Questions about assessing MEM23111

What does an assessment tool for MEM23111 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM23111 needs to address all 39 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM23111?

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