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Demonstrate procedures for examination and testing of electrical installations

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4 2 December 2012 December 2013 Electrical Engineering N/A. This unit standard covers the procedures for visual examination and testing of electrical installations to determine safety and compliance with regulations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of inspection, testing, and certification requirements for electrical installations; visually examine an electrical installation for electrical safety; and test an electrical installation for electrical safety.

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Open. N/A. A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation. 1 This unit standard has been designed for learning and assessment off-job, using laboratory simulation of electrical installations. The emphasis is on the use of correct procedures in terms of the current regulations and standards. This unit standard should therefore be seen as underpinning the knowledge needed for visual examination and testing of real installations. Definition The term current regulations and standards is used in this unit standard to refer to the requirements of the above references.

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Elements and Performance Criteria

element 1 Demonstrate knowledge of inspection, testing, and certification requirements for electrical installations. performance criteria 1.1 1.2 1.3 Testing requirements for prescribed electrical work are identified according to current regulations and standards. Certification requirements by registered electricians for prescribed electrical work are identified according to current regulations and standards. Work requiring inspection by a registered electrical inspector is identified according to current regulations and standards.

element 2 Visually examine an electrical installation for electrical safety. performance criteria 2.1 Installation is visually examined for compliance with current regulations and standards. Range: general safety, consumers mains cable, switchboards, wiring systems, electrical equipment including fixed wired appliances, earthing and earthing system.

2.2

Visual examination results are recorded according to industry practice.

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element 3 Test an electrical installation for electrical safety. performance criteria 3.1 Tests are carried out in accordance with current regulations and standards. Range: earth continuity including earth resistance of the main earthing conductor, protective earthing, and bonding conductors; fault loop impedance; insulation resistance, polarity, correct circuit connections, operation of residual current devices (RCDs), functional testing of electrical equipment.

3.2 3.3

Tests demonstrate proper use of instruments and neither instruments nor installation are damaged in the process. Results are recorded and compared to minimum and maximum values according to current regulations and standards.

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