UEEEL0010 - Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits

Unit code: UEEEL0010 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
20
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0019 - Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0020 - Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0051 - Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEEEL0019 - Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
UEEEL0020 - Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
UEEEL0021 - Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
UEEEL0023 - Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
UEECD0044 - Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0046 - Solve problems in single path circuits
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and modify low voltage (LV) socket outlets circuits.
It includes working safely, identifying and repairing/replacing faulty socket outlets, ensuring all work complies with relevant Australian Standards and legislation, and completing work and documenting activitie
The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures, including:
*identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing control measures
*checking circuits are isolated in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
*determining the operating parameters of existing socket outlets circuits
*altering existing socket outlets circuits to comply with specified operating parameters
*developing socket outlets circuits to comply with a specified function and operating parameters
*determining conditions causing existing socket outlets circuits to be unsafe
*installing circuits supplying a combination of socket outlets and equipment
*installing, terminating and testing of supported pendant outlets
*verifying correct operation of the installed circuits, including dead testing to comply with industry standards
*verifying the polarity of switched socket outlets
*identifying faulty socket outlets from visual inspection and/or test results
*ensuring all work complies with relevant Australian Standards and legislation
*completing work and documenting activities.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*circuits for socket outlets, including:
*different types of socket outlets and their purpose
*requirements concerning the polarity of switched socket outlets
*techniques for checking for phase rotation for three phase outlets
*correct cable size to supply 10 ampere (A), 15 A, 20 A and 32 A socket outlets (single and three phase) for given installation conditions
*verifying number of socket outlets connected to a 16 A and 20 A circuit breaker in accordance with industry standards
*installation methods of single phase socket outlet circuits
*correct operation of the installed circuits, including dead testing for correct in accordance with industry standards
*circuit protection and residual current device (RCD) requirements for socket outlets circuits
*use of cable support systems for pendant outlets
*socket outlets for vehicle charging
*final sub-circuits and segregation, including:
*purpose of mixed circuits
*circuit loading for a mixed circuit
*purpose of segregation of circuits and the AS/NZS 3000 requirements
*installation methods a single phase mixed circuit
*verifying correct operation of the installed circuits, including testing for correct compliance with industry standards
*identifying faults in socket outlets circuits including:
*circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and specifications of socket outlets circuits
*common fault symptoms and associated causes
*common faults in socket outlets circuits
*techniques for locating and repairing/replacing faulty socket outlets
*methods to determine the cause of RCD operation in a socket outlets circuits
*hazards and safety requirements related to equipment incorporating electronic components used in electrical systems
*relevant manufacturer specifications.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
UEE30820 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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