Safety testing of electrical equipment and cord assemblies (Test and Tag)

Competency Standard

UEERL0003 - Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies / UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Prerequisites

Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills, It is expected the participant has a broad understanding of the work of a licenced tradesperson or construction worker.

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare to test cord connected apparatus and cord assemblies

2. Test cord connected apparatus and cord assemblies

3. Tag tested cord connected apparatus and cord assemblies and document testing activities

Course Objectives

This unit covers safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies. It encompasses working safely, using portable apparatus tester, identifying faults, applying tagging, arranging for repair of faulty equipment and complete testing documentation. / This unit specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.