UEEEL0023 — Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

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76 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 48 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. 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 Prepare to terminate cables, cords and conductors

1.1WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
1.2Hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk control measures and workplace procedures implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
1.3Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments and existing risk control measures are implemented
1.4Junction box/terminal enclosures and terminal types are inspected to determine the type and size of cable and conductor termination devices needed
1.5Tools, materials and testing devices needed for terminating cables and cords are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

2 Terminate cables, cords and conductors

2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
2.2Circuits/machines/plant are checked as isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2.3Cable/cord ends are cut and sheath/insulation stripped with sufficient length to prevent strain on terminations and without undue waste
2.4Cable glands/retaining devices are fitted and secured to ensure cable/cord cannot be pulled out of entry into junction box/terminal enclosure
2.5Conductors are prepared to suit the terminal type they are to be connected to
2.6Conductors are terminated to ensure continuity across the terminal
2.7Methodology for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented
2.8Unplanned situations are responded to safely in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel, equipment and with the approval of an authorised person

3 Test terminated cables and cords

3.1WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
3.2Terminated cables are tested to ensure continuity and insulation resistance comply with relevant industry standards

Performance evidence

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures
applying sustainable energy principles and practices
confirming relevant circuits are isolated
dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
terminating wiring and accessories for low voltage circuits, including:
# cutting cable ends and stripping sheath/insulation to a sufficient length
# fitting and securing cable glands/retaining devices correctly
# preparing and terminating conductors to suit the type of terminal at which they are to be connected
# selecting appropriate cable/cord and conductor devices
# testing completed cables to ensure compliant continuity and insulation resistance
# inspecting junction box/terminal enclosures and determining the type and size of required cable and conductor termination devices
# testing terminated cables and cords

Knowledge evidence

cable types and terminations, including:
application of various cords and cables types, as defined by the properties of their insulation, sheathing, armouring and/or screening
Australian and international colour standards for cords and cables
single cables, flexible cables, flexible cords, screened cables, armoured cables, other similar and like cables
construction of common cables
identification of cords and cables by conductor size, type and rating
identification of hardware used in terminating cords and cables
requirements to protect and support cables adequately (protection against mechanical damage, protection from adverse temperatures and corrosion and protection from magnetic field that may affect the performance of the cable)
structural components of cables and their purpose (conductor material, stranding, insulation type, voltage rating, screening, sheathing, armour and serving)
techniques for termination of cords and cables using crimp lugs, tunnel connectors, soldering and solderless lugs
cords, cables and plugs, including:
techniques for selection of flexible cords for given applications
preparation of cord ends for connection
fitting standard three pin plug tops and extension sockets to flexible cords
connecting a variety of plug tops and extension sockets to different flexible cord types
flat thermoplastic sheathed (TPS) wiring systems, including techniques for:
installation of flat TPS cable in trunking and duct for the supply of socket outlets
using flat TPS cable for lighting looms
circular TPS wiring systems, including techniques for:
installation of circular TPS cables on cable ladder/tray
installation of circular TPS cable
thermoplastic insulated (TPI) cables in non-metallic enclosures, including techniques for:
cutting and setting rigid non-metallic ducting, trunking and conduit and accessories
installation of circuits using TPI cables in non-metallic enclosures
TPI cables in metallic enclosures, including techniques for:
fitting metallic conduit to metallic trunking and accessories
cutting, threading and setting metallic conduit
installation of circuits using TPI cables in metallic conduit, ducting and trunking
fire protection cabling and systems encompassing:
requirements when passing a wiring system through a fire rated wall or floor
techniques for recognising different fire protection cable types
techniques for installation and termination of fire protection cable
steel wire armoured (SWA) cables, including techniques for:
identifying accessories used with SWA cables
installation of circuits using SWA cables
trailing cables and catenary systems, including techniques for:
identifying equipment used with trailing cable and catenary systems
installation of catenary wiring systems
installation of trailing cable systems supplying pendant sockets
relevant industry standards and testing requirements for safe operation relating to:
cords, cables and plugs
circular and flat TPS wiring systems
TPI cables in non-metallic enclosures
TPI cables
fire protection cabling
SWA cables
trailing cables and catenary systems
relevant manufacturer specifications

Foundation skills

Foundation skills: Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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What does an assessment tool for UEEEL0023 need to cover?

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