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Qualification code: ETUET-1

Issue no. 001 FEBRUARY 2014

Associate Diploma and Diploma in Electrical Technology Qualification Specification

For use by SSS Approved Training Providers

Qualification Specification

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About Saudi Skills Standards Saudi Skills Standards (SSS) is the national regulator and awarding body for Technical and Vocational Training (TVT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is jointly owned by the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), both of which report directly to the Minister of Labor. Its main purpose is to assure that TVT in the Kingdom meets national social and economic needs, in particular by ensuring that trainees entering the labor market have the skills, knowledge and competencies that employers demand. This will accelerate the progression of young Saudis into well-paid jobs and promising careers which is considered vital to the country’s future prosperity.

SSS has three main functions:

x Working with employers to develop and maintain National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) and TVT qualifications based on these Standards

x The testing and certification of trainees taking these qualifications

x The review and accreditation of training institutions

SSS is therefore a vital component in the creation of a modern training system in the Kingdom.

Contacting SSS Building A4, Level 6 Granada Oasis Business Centre, Eastern Ring Road Riyadh, KSA E-Mail: [email protected] http://www.sss.org.sa

Use of this document The front cover image is licensed for use in this publication only. The image may not be copied or otherwise removed or disassembled from this document.

Acknowledgements Saudi Skills Standards would like to express its gratitude to the following organizations that contributed source material to these qualifications:

x Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education: www.training.gov.au

x United Kingdom Commission for Employment and Skills: www.ukces.org

x New Zealand Qualifications Authority: www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Contents About Saudi Skills Standards ......................................................................................................................... 2

Contacting SSS ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Use of this document ................................................................................................................................... 2

Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Associate Diploma and Diploma in Electrical Technology .................................................................................. 5

About this document.................................................................................................................................... 5

How these qualifications were developed..................................................................................................... 6

National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) ......................................................................................... 6

Qualification structures ............................................................................................................................ 6

Qualification rationale .................................................................................................................................. 6

Qualification structures ................................................................................................................................ 7

Associate Diploma in Electrical Technology............................................................................................... 7

Diploma in Electrical Technology .............................................................................................................. 7

Employability and problem solving ............................................................................................................... 8

Mathematics ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Links to SSS National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) ......................................................................... 10

Unit 01 - Understand direct current principles ................................................................................................ 13

Unit 02 - Use industry drawings, documents and standards ............................................................................ 18

Unit 03 - Repair electrical components and equipment ................................................................................... 21

Unit 04 - Install security systems ..................................................................................................................... 23

Unit 05 - Understand occupational health and safety ...................................................................................... 26

Unit 06 - Understand alternating current principles ........................................................................................ 31

Unit 07 - Understand low voltage apparatus and circuitry ............................................................................... 36

Unit 08 - Select low voltage wiring and cabling ............................................................................................... 42

Unit 09 - Develop electrical control circuits ..................................................................................................... 47

Unit 10 - Understand electrical power systems and electromagnetic devices .................................................. 52

Unit E01 - Understand self-management skills (Employability) ........................................................................ 58

Unit E02 – Understand how to work as a member of a team (Employability) ................................................... 60

Unit E03 – Understand work and career progression (Employability)............................................................... 62

Unit 11 - Install low voltage systems ............................................................................................................... 64

Unit 12 - Understand low voltage machines .................................................................................................... 69

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Unit 13 - Install control panel equipment ........................................................................................................ 76

Unit 14 - Apply preventative maintenance ...................................................................................................... 79

Unit 15 - Repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits ............................................................. 82

Unit 16 - Verify compliance of low voltage systems ......................................................................................... 88

Unit 17 - Install medium voltage control gear and switchgear ......................................................................... 97

Unit 18 - Prepare for general electrical installations ...................................................................................... 100

Unit 19 - Install wiring for multiple access ..................................................................................................... 106

Unit 20 - Install performance data communication copper cabling ................................................................ 111

Unit E04 - Demonstrate self-management skills (Employability) .................................................................... 115

Unit E05 - Work as a member of a team (Employability)................................................................................ 117

Unit E06 - Demonstrate work and career progression skills (Employability) ................................................... 119

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Associate Diploma and Diploma in Electrical Technology About this document This document provides the specification for qualifications in Electrical Technology at two levels.

Qualification name Qualification ID

Pre-requisite Date for first candidate registrations

Associate Diploma in Electrical Technology

ETUET-1-1-3 Achievement of:

1. Cambridge English KET, and 2. Cambridge International IT

Skills Certificate (Basic)

September 2014

Diploma in Electrical Technology

ETUET-1-2-4 Completion of Associate Diploma in Electrical Technology

September 2015

The document provides:

1. A rationale for the qualifications

2. The unit structure for each qualification with recommended learning hours for each unit and qualification

3. The detailed content of each unit in terms of:

a. Unit title and metadata

b. Unit purpose

c. Learning outcomes for skills together with performance criteria and scope (the skills scope should provide appropriate guidance for the types of equipment and other resources required for training)

d. Learning outcomes for knowledge together with scope (the skills scope should provide clear guidance in terms of the breadth and depth of knowledge the trainee needs to cover)

This document does not contain:

1. Assessment specifications or any sample assessment material – these will be directly based on the unit contents and will be provided in a separate, parallel document (scheduled for release in August 2014)

2. A training curriculum – this will be developed by the training provider

3. Learning materials or references to learning materials – these will also be developed or sourced by the provider

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How these qualifications were developed These qualifications were developed over a 12-month period by experienced international technical training experts working closely with employer panels in the Kingdom. The development process consisted of the following stages:

National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS)

1. Labor market research to identify priority occupations in the Kingdom that are appropriate for young Saudi trainees – in this case Electrical Technician

2. Analysis of the occupation to identify the main functions that employers expect their employees to be able to carry out

3. International research to identify best practice standards in each of these functions followed by validation by local employer panels

4. Tailoring of international best practice standards to ensure they are appropriate to the Saudi labor market and cultural and religious norms

5. Approval and sign-off by a Steering Committee consisting of representatives of major employers in the Kingdom

Qualification structures

1. Analysis of the NOSS to develop qualifications at two levels

2. Consultation with employer panels and local subject matter experts

3. Development of qualification units directly based on content of the NOSS

Qualification rationale The rationale for the design of these qualifications is as follows:

1. The qualifications adhere as closely as possible to the SSS NOSS for Electrical Technician, while offering coherent Associate Diploma and Diploma qualifications which have value in the labor market.

2. The Associate Diploma is more broad-based in content than the Diploma, covering essential skills and a working knowledge of electrical principles, processes and procedures. The Associate Diploma is a prerequisite for the Diploma but can also be a “standalone” qualification for trainees who do not wish to progress to the Diploma but want to enter the labor market with valuable set of skills, knowledge and competencies at a lower level.

3. The Diploma is more specialized, providing opportunities for trainees to develop and demonstrate skills in specific areas. Trainees will develop a more in-depth understanding of a wider range of electrical procedures and processes as well as increased confidence in practical understanding and application. Trainees successful in the Diploma should be able to enter the labor market as electrical technicians.

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Qualification structures Associate Diploma in Electrical Technology

Unit no

Unit code Unit title Recommended Learning Hours

01 ETUET-1-0001-1-3 Understand direct current principles 108 02 ETUET-1-0002-1-3 Use industry drawings, documents and standards 108 03 ETUET-1-0003-1-3 Repair electrical components and equipment 72 04 ETUET-1-0004-1-3 Install security systems 36 05 ETUET-1-0005-1-3 Understand occupational health and safety 72 06 ETUET-1-0006-1-3 Understand alternating current principles 108 07 ETUET-1-0007-1-3 Understand low voltage apparatus and circuitry 72 08 ETUET-1-0008-1-3 Select low voltage wiring and cabling 72 09 ETUET-1-0009-1-3 Develop electrical control circuits 36 10

ETUET-1-0010-1-3 Understand electrical power systems and electromagnetic devices

108

E01 GNUXSA-1-0001-1-3 Understand self-management skills (Employability) 36

E02 GNUSXA-1-0002-1-3 Understand how to work as a member of a team (Employability)

36

E03 GNUXSA-1-0003-1-3 Understand work and career progression (Employability) 36 Total Recommended

Learning Hours 900

Diploma in Electrical Technology

Unit no

Unit code Unit title Recommended Learning Hours

11 ETUET-1-0011-2-4 Install low voltage systems 108 12 ETUET-1-0012-2-4 Understand low voltage machines 72 13 ETUET-1-0013-2-4 Install control panel equipment 36 14 ETUET-1-0014-2-4 Apply preventative maintenance 72

15 ETUET-1-0015-2-4 Repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

72

16 ETUET-1-0016-2-4 Verify compliance of low voltage systems 72 17 ETUET-1-0017-2-4 Install medium voltage control gear and switchgear 36 18 ETUET-1-0018-2-4 Prepare for general electrical installations 108 19 ETUET-1-0019-2-4 Install wiring for general electrical installations 36 20 ETUET-1-0020-2-4 Install performance data communication copper cabling 72

E04 GNUXSA-1-0019-2-4 Demonstrate self-management skills (Employability) 36 E05 GNUSXA-1-0020-2-4 Work as a member of a team (Employability) 36

E06 GNUXSA-1-0021-2-4 Demonstrate work and career progression skills (Employability)

36

Total Recommended Learning Hours

792

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Recommended Learning Hours

Recommended Learning Hours (RLH) are similar to 'notional learning hours' or 'average learning time'. They describe an estimate of the time it would take a typical learner to achieve the learning outcomes in the unit or qualification. It is not the same as 'contact time', commonly described by ‘Guided Learning Hours’. RLH includes private study and preparation of course work, time spent during on-the-job training, revision for exams, research etc. as well as the Guided Learning Hours. For the Associate Diploma and the Diploma the relationship between GLH and RLH is that RLH = 1.2 x GLH. The approach of using RLH is increasingly used throughout Europe and many other parts of the world and is considered to be a fairer method of calculating student credit.

Employability and problem solving Both qualifications contain units that address three key areas of employability:

x Ability to manage own work

x Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

x Ability to work professionally in a company

The three employability units in the Associate Diploma cover the essential knowledge and understanding of how to work in an employment situation and will prepare the trainee for periods of work experience/on-the-job training.

The three employability units in the Diploma cover the necessary behaviors that employers expect and should be assessed while the trainee is undertaking on-the-job training.

The fourth area of employability that these qualifications covers is problem solving. This is an integral part of working effectively in Electrical Technology. This is embedded in the practical units in both qualifications.

In the Associate Diploma, students will be asked to address straightforward problems and apply techniques to consider possible answers. Whilst challenging, the problems posed will be at a level of complexity consistent with the skills and understanding required at this level.

For the Diploma, learners will be given task-based problem solving activities which encompass the range of knowledge they have gained throughout their program. This will measure two things:

1. Their ability to demonstrate understanding of more sophisticated concepts.

2. Their ability to apply that knowledge and understanding in solving complex problems and developing workable solutions.

In the Diploma this will typically encompass units such as:

• Install low voltage systems

• Understand low voltage machines

• Install control panel equipment

• Apply preventative maintenance

• Repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

• Verify compliance of low voltage systems

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Mathematics The table below provides examples of where mathematics is covered within the qualifications:

Mathematics skill area Examples of coverage in the qualifications

Associate Diploma Diploma Number and arithmetic Unit 01

Unit 06

Shape and space Unit 01 Unit 10

Unit 13

Statistics and data Unit 02 Unit 06

Unit 14 Unit 18

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Links to SSS National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) The table below lists each of the qualification units, and for each shows the NOSS units which the qualification unit covers.

Unit Code Qualification Unit Name NOSS Unit ID NOSS Unit Name

ETUET-1-0001-1-3 Understand direct current principles ETUETK2015A Solve problems in DC circuits

ETUET-1-0002-1-3 Use industry drawings, documents and standards ETUETK2010A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes, and specifications

ETUET-1-0003-1-3 Repair electrical components and equipment ETUETA2940A Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment

ETUET-1-0004-1-3 Install security systems ETUETA2517A Assemble and set up basic security systems

ETUET-1-0005-1-3 Understand occupational health and safety ETUETA1000A ETUETA1005A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

ETUET-1-0006-1-3 Understand alternating current principles ETUETK2040A Solve problems in low voltage AC circuits

ETUET-1-0007-1-3 Understand low voltage apparatus and circuitry ETUETK2025A Solve problems in single and three-phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

ETUET-1-0008-1-3 Select low voltage wiring and cabling ETUETA2502A Apply wiring systems and cables selection for low voltage general electrical installations

ETUET-1-0009-1-3 Develop electrical control circuits ETUETA2503A Develop and connect electrical control circuits

ETUET-1-0010-1-3 Understand electrical power systems and electromagnetic devices

ETUETK2035A Electromagnetic devices and related circuits

GNUXSA-1-0001-1-3 Understand self-management skills (Employability) GNUXSA0009A GNUXSA0008A

Plan and manage own work Maintain and improve own work

GNUSXA-1-0002-1-3 Understand how to work as a member of a team (Employability)

GNUXSA0015A CTUCSA0017A GNUXSA0005A

Develop and maintain positive working relationships Contribute to effective workplace relationships Work as a member of a team

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Unit Code Qualification Unit Name NOSS Unit ID NOSS Unit Name

GNUXSA-1-0003-1-3 Understand work and career progression (Employability)

GNUXSA0009A GNUXSA0008A

Plan and manage own work Maintain and improve own work

ETUET-1-0011-2-4 Install low voltage systems

ETUETA2501A ETUETA2500A ETUETA2620A ETUETK2005A ETUETA2525A

Terminate wires, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits Install low voltage wiring and accessories Arrange and apply equipment selection for special LV electrical installations Install appliances, switchgear, and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

ETUET-1-0012-2-4 Understand low voltage machines ETUETK2020A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines

ETUET-1-0013-2-4 Install control panel equipment ETUETA2623A Mount and wire control panel equipment

ETUET-1-0014-2-4 Apply preventative maintenance ETUETA2900A Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

ETUET-1-0015-2-4 Repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

ETUETA2750A Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

ETUET-1-0016-2-4 Verify compliance of low voltage systems ETUETA2830A Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations

ETUET-1-0017-2-4 Install medium voltage control gear and switchgear ETUETA2621A Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear in medium voltage

ETUET-1-0018-2-4 Prepare for general electrical installations ETUETK2030A ETUETA2622A

Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations Arrange and assemble busbars

ETUET-1-0019-2-4 Install wiring for multiple access ETUETA2515A Install wiring for multiple access to telecommunication services

ETUET-1-0020-2-4 Install performance data communication copper cabling

ETUETA2516A Install performance data communication copper cabling

GNUXSA-1-0019-2-4 Demonstrate self-management skills (Employability) GNUXSA0009A GNUXSA0008A

Plan and manage own work Maintain and improve own work

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Unit Code Qualification Unit Name NOSS Unit ID NOSS Unit Name

GNUSXA-1-0020-2-4 Work as a member of a team (Employability) GNUXSA0015A CTUCSA0017A GNUXSA0005A

Develop and maintain positive working relationships Contribute to effective workplace relationships Work as a member of a team

GNUXSA-1-0021-2-4 Demonstrate work and career progression skills (Employability)

GNUXSA0009A GNUXSA0008A

Plan and manage own work Maintain and improve own work

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Unit 01 - Understand direct current principles ETUET-1-0001-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers methods for determining the correct operation of single source direct current

(DC) series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. It includes the application of safe working

practices, the use of problem-solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and

resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and

calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits.

Recommended learning hours: 108

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

Prepare to work on DC electrical circuits

1.1 Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control work preparation measures and procedures

1.2 Obtain the nature of the circuit problem from documentation or from a work supervisor

1.3 Obtain materials that may be required for the work

1.4 Obtain and check all required tools, equipment and testing devices for correct operation and safety

Solve DC circuit problems 2.1 Follow OHS risk control work measures and procedures

2.2 Determine the need to test or measure live

2.3 Check circuits as being isolated where necessary

2.4 Use established methods to solve DC circuit problems from measured and calculated values

2.5 Solve problems without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

2.6 Justify solutions

2.7 Safely deal with unexpected situations with the approval of an authorized person

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Complete work and document problem-solving activities

3.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

3.2 Clean the work site and make it safe

3.3 Document the justification for solutions

3.4 Document work completion and notify appropriate person

Skills scope

1. Relevant specifications, legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, guidelines and conventions

2. Risk assessment policies, procedures and practice

3. Standard operating procedures

4. The following types of circuit problems:

a) Determine the operating parameters of an existing circuit

b) Alter an existing circuit to comply with specified operating parameters

c) Develop circuits to comply with a specified function and operating parameters

5. Common electrical equipment, which may include the following:

a) Circuits (series, parallel, series/parallel)

b) Capacitors (fixed, such as stacked plate, rolled, electrolytic, ceramic and mica; and variable, such as tuning and trimmer)

c) Resistors

d) Analog/digital ohmmeter

e) Analog/digital voltmeter

f) Voltage indicator/insulation resistance (IR) tester

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

Understand basic information about the electrotechnology and the electrotechnology industry and perform related calculations

1. Static and current electricity

2. The generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electricity

Understand basic electrical circuits

1. Symbols used to represent an electrical energy source, a load, a switch and a circuit protection device in a circuit diagram

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2. The purpose of each component in the circuit

3. The effects of an open-circuit, a closed-circuit and a short-circuit

Understand Ohm’s Law 1. Voltage and currents levels in a basic DC single path circuit

2. Effects of an open circuit, a closed circuit, and a short circuit on a basic DC single path

Understand electrical power

1. The relationship between force, power, work and energy

2. Power dissipated in circuit from voltage, current and resistance values

3. Power ratings of devices, and the effects of various resistors

Understand the effects of electrical current and fundamental principles of protection

1. The physiological effects of current and the fundamental principles for protection against this effect

2. Basic principles by which electric current can result in the production of heat, the production of magnetic fields, or a chemical reaction

3. Mechanisms by which metals corrode

Understand EMF sources and conservation of electrical energy

1. Basic principles of producing an electromotive force (EMF) from the interaction of a moving conductor in a magnetic field, from the heating of one junction of a thermocouple, or by the application of sunlight falling on the surface of photovoltaic cells

2. Basic principles of generating an EMF when a mechanical force is applied to a crystal (piezo electric effect)

3. Principles of producing an electrical current from primary, secondary and fuel cells

4. Input, output, efficiency, or losses of electrical systems and machines

Know how to identify and understand resistors and their characteristics

1. Features of various types of fixed and variable resistor types and typical applications

Understand the characteristics and functioning of circuits

1. Major components, characteristics and applications of series, parallel and series/parallel circuits

2. Relationship between currents entering a junction and currents leaving a junction

3. Relationship between branch currents and resistances in a two-branch current divider network

4. Output current and voltage levels of connecting cells in parallel

9. Understand factors that affect resistance

1. Factors that affect the resistance of a conductor

2. Effect the change in the type of material, length and cross-sectional area have on the resistance of a conductor

3. Effects of temperature change on the resistance of various conducting materials

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4. Effects of resistance on the current-carrying capacity and voltage drop in cables

10. Understand effects of meters in a circuit and related instruments

1. Hazards involved in using electrical instruments and the safety control measures that should be taken

2. Types, purpose, characteristics and operation of digital and analog meters, voltmeters and ammeters

3. Purpose, operation, advantages and disadvantages of various voltage indicator testers

11. Understand the measurement of resistance and related instruments

1. The purpose, parts, functions, calibration, and safe and appropriate usage of various insulation resistance (IR) testers

12. Understand capacitors and capacitance and related instruments and calculations

1. Basic construction of standard capacitor

2. Different types of dielectric material and each dielectric’s relative permittivity

3. Circuit symbols of various types of capacitors

4. Terminology associated with capacitors, including capacitance (C), electric charge (Q), energy (W), capacitance (farad), electric charge (coulomb), energy (joule)

5. Factors affecting capacitance

6. The effective area of the plates

7. The distance between the plates

8. The type of dielectric

9. How a capacitor is charged in a DC Circuit

10. Behavior of a series DC circuit containing resistance and capacitance components - charge and discharge curves

11. The term “time constant” and its relationship to the charging and discharging of a capacitor

13. Understand capacitors in series and parallel

1. Hazards involved in working with capacitance effects and the safety control measures that should be taken

2. Factors which determine the capacitance of a capacitor

14. Know how to perform calculations associated with DC electricity

1. Calculations involving quantity, velocity and speed of electricity with relationship to the generation and transportation of electricity

2. Determination of voltage, current, resistance, volt drops and power dissipated from measurement or calculation

3. Graphical relationships of voltage, current and resistance

4. Determination of the resistance of a conductor from factors such as conductor length, cross-sectional area, resistivity and changes in temperature

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5. Determination of quantities from given information: Capacitance (Q = VC); Energy (W = ½CV2); Voltage (V = Q/C)

6. Determination of one time constant as well as the time taken to fully charge and discharge a given capacitor (τ = RC)

7. Determination of resistance values using voltmeter and ammeter reading

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Unit 02 - Use industry drawings, documents and standards ETUET-1-0002-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers the use of drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, standards, codes and

specifications as they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It includes the

rudiments for working with schematics, wiring, and mechanical diagrams and equipment;

cable/connection schedules; manuals, site and architectural drawings; and plans showing

the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery.

Recommended learning hours: 108

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

Prepare to use diagrams, schedules and manuals

1.1 Follow established OHS risk control measures and procedures

1.2 Determine the need for drawings, diagrams, schedules or manuals from the nature of the work to be undertaken

1.3 Obtain the required drawings, diagrams, schedules or manuals

Obtain job information from drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

2.1 Select the appropriate drawings, diagrams, schedules or manuals depending on the nature of the work to be undertaken

2.2 Interpret drawings, diagrams and schedules using knowledge of drawing layouts, conventions and symbols to:

a) Extract dimensions

b) Determine the location of equipment

2.3 Locate and interpret relevant information in manuals

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals to convey information and ideas

3.1 Use drawing conventions in neat freehand drawings to convey information and ideas

3.2 Use drawing conventions to neatly correct freehand original job drawing to show final “as-installed” arrangement

Use compliance standards, codes and specifications

4.1 Seek and obtain compliance standards and codes that apply to particular disciplines

4.2 Review and understand the format of compliance standards and codes that apply to particular disciplines

4.3 Review and understand the purpose and format and typical content of job specifications

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Skills scope

1. Relevant specifications, legislation, regulations, specifications, codes of practice, guidelines and conventions for electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC), and electro-technology installations including mandated standards under regulations and codes

2. Risk assessment policies, procedures and practice

3. Standard operating procedures

4. Drawing conventions including the following:

a) Drawings, diagrams and schedules

b) Architectural drawings

c) Detailed drawings and standard drawings

d) Electrical drawings

e) Circuit diagrams

f) Wiring diagrams

g) Building construction drawings and diagrams

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand features of architectural drawings

1. Site plans, floor plans detailed drawings and standard drawings

2. Site plan to locate the service point, consumer mains, communication services, main switchboard, distribution boards and/or builders’ supplies

3. Standard drawing scales to determine the actual lengths represented by dimensions on an architectural drawing

4. Location of the power, lighting, communication, audio, accessories and appliances in small-scale building installations

5. Relevant electrical building regulations or codes symbols used on floor plans to show the location of the accessories and appliances as detailed in an electrical schedule

2. Understand features of electrical drawings and diagrams.

1. Types, purpose and application of electrical drawings: block, circuit, wiring and ladder diagrams

2. Relevant electrical building regulations or codes symbols used to represent components on electrical diagrams

3. Conventions used in and the features of circuit diagrams

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4. Conversion of a circuit diagram to a wiring diagram

5. Identification of cable type, origin and route from a cable schedule

6. Development of a cable schedule for a given installation

3. Understand features of circuit diagrams

1. Purpose of circuit diagrams in the electrical industry

2. Conventions used in and the features of circuit diagrams

3. Common symbols used in circuit diagrams (KSA or International Drawing Standard)

4. Develop switching charts to identify the terminals of various types of switches

4. Understand features of wiring diagrams

1. Purpose of wiring diagrams in the electrical industry

2. Conventions used in and the features of wiring diagrams

3. Common symbols used in wiring diagrams (KSA or International Drawing Standard)

5. Understand features of building construction drawings

1. Building types may include: timber frame, brick veneer, double brick and metal frame

2. Identification of different types of footings, floors, external walls, roofs, interior walls

3. Typical cable routes through building, structures and premises

4. Sequence of each constructional stage for small-scale buildings

5. Identification of the stages at which the electrical/communications - first and second fixing occur in the constructional sequence

6. Areas of cooperation between electrical/communications and other building trades

6. Understand regulations, standards and philosophy for undertaking electrical work

1. Scope of work covered by regulatory body in the electrical industry

2. Legislative requirements for ensuring the safety of electrical or electronic equipment

3. Performance verses prescriptive requirements

4. Purpose and development of technical standards

5. Role and usage of KSA building regulations, standards and codes, and standards set by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

6. How to read and apply a standard

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Unit 03 - Repair electrical components and equipment ETUET-1-0003-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers the repair and/or replacement of mechanical and electrical components of

electrical apparatus. It includes safe working practices, the following of written and oral

instruction and procedures, basic tests and techniques for dismantling and assembling

apparatus and for disconnecting and reconnecting components.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to repair electrical apparatus

1.1 Identify and confirm the work plan including advice from the work supervisor

1.2 Follow established occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures

1.3 Obtain the nature of the repair from documentation or from work supervisor

1.4 Obtain all required tools, equipment and testing devices and ensure their correct operation and safety

2. Repair electrical apparatus 2.1 Follow established OHS risk control measures and procedures

2.2 Determine the need to test or measure live

2.3 Ensure circuits/apparatus are isolated

2.4 Dismantle apparatus in accordance with manufacturer’s guide and supervisor’s instructions

2.5 Tag component parts during the dismantling to help ensure correct and efficient reassembly and store them to protect them against loss or damage

2.6 Carry out repairs efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment and without waste

2.7 Appropriately and safely reassemble the apparatus

2.8 Refer non-routine events to supervisor

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3. Complete work activities 3.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

3.2 Prepare and forward repaired apparatus to appropriate person(s) for testing

3.3 Clean work area and make it safe

3.4 Notify work supervisor that the work has been completed

Skills scope

1. Relevant specifications, legislation, regulations, specifications, standards, codes of practice, guidelines and conventions

2. Risk assessment policies, procedures and practice

3. Standard operating procedures

4. Replacement or repair of components in which the fault has been previously established, including disconnecting and reconnecting internal wiring to effect repairs

5. Reference material may include: manufacturer’s specifications, schedules, manuals and catalogues.

6. Electrical workshop and metal cutting tools, which may include fixed position power tools, tooling used on drilling machines, and soldering tools

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Know how to terminate cables and conductors

1. Insulation removal and replacement

2. General aspects and soldering involving pins on electronic components and stranded conductors carrying current up to 25 amperes

3. Application of connecting devices for conductors and terminals

4. Continuity through connections and insulation resistance testing

5. Stress release on cables/conductors

2. Understand the correct operation of electrical workshop machines

1. Fixed position power tools

2. Tooling used on drilling machines

3. Twist drills features, sharpening and faults

4. Drilling operations

5. Off-hand grinding safety and machine set up

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Unit 04 - Install security systems ETUET-1-0004-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers installing electronic security systems with connected devices typically used in

small-scale buildings, including small commercial premises. It includes application of safe

working practices, oral and written instructions and procedures, secure placement and

connection of security system components, and application of customer relation protocols.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare for the installation of basic wired and wireless security systems

1.1 Identify and confirm the work plan including advice from the work supervisor

1.2 Follow established occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures

1.3 Obtain the nature of the repair from documentation or from work supervisor

1.4 Establish sources of materials that may be required for the work

1.5 Obtain all required tools, equipment and testing devices and check for correct operation and safety

2. Repair electrical apparatus 2.1 Follow established OHS risk control measures and procedures

2.2 Check circuits/machines/plant are isolated

2.3 Locate security controllers, access, intrusion and surveillance devices for optimum performance within limitation imposed by customers and regulations

2.4 Install accessories straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances

2.5 Terminate cables and conductors at accessories appropriately and safely reassemble the apparatus

2.6 Refer non-routine events to supervisor

3. Complete and document security systems installation

3.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

3.2 Clean work area and make it safe

3.3 Document the security system in accordance with requirements

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Skills scope

1. Installation of basic wired and wireless security systems for a representative range. Systems will include a controller and access device and at different connected devices, both wired and wireless.

2. Safe working practices, oral and written instructions and procedures, and customer relation protocols.

3. Project documentation may include: conformity notices; customer and/or client requirements and specifications; job plans; risk assessment and hazard identification documentation; drawings and diagrams.

4. Reference material may include: manufacturer’s specifications, schedules, manuals and catalogues.

5. Regulatory documentation may include: legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice or conventions; and governmental and industrial policy and guidelines.

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand regulations applicable to the security industry

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) security legislation

2. KSA occupational health and safety legislation

3. Relevant security installation regulations, standards and codes

2. Understand circuit arrangements

1. Range of typical resistor values used in alarm systems

2. End line resistors

3. Wiring of a detector with split end of line (EOL) resistors

4. Zone doubling

5. Open circuits and short circuits

3. Understand detectors 1. Mechanical detectors, which might include pressure pads, trip wires, window tape, screens, switches, vibration

2. Electro-mechanical detectors, which might include ultrasonic, microwave, glass break, smoke, active and passive infrared, strain systems, renamed magnetic reed switches and optical fiber cable

4. Understand relays 1. Normally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) relays

2. Transistor as a switch

3. Wiring diagram for a relay connected to an open collector output on an alarm panel

4. Typical uses for a relay type output

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5. Understand security system accessories and components

1. Security panels, including:

a) Features and operation of programmable and non-programmable panels

b) Sound sources used with security alarms

c) Power sources used with security systems

d) Panel to base communication systems

e) Locks commonly used in the security industry

f) Batteries, including types and maintenance

2. Communication systems, including:

a) Panel to base systems

b) Dialer systems

3. Closed-circuit television, including:

a) Types of cameras and monitors

b) Switching methods

c) Earthing

d) Ambient lighting

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Unit 05 - Understand occupational health and safety ETUET-1-0005-1-3

Purpose:

This unit specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health, safety and security

and how they apply to various work functions. It includes 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.

It includes the identification of workplace hazards, levels of risk, the development of control

measures to eliminate and/or mitigate risks, the review of risk control measures, the

maintenance of documentation of hazards, and risk control measures and their application

in accordance with compliance procedures.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

Prepare to enter a work area safely

1.1 Identify and confirm the work plan including advice from the work supervisor

1.2 Obtain work area access permits or permissions from appropriate personnel

1.3 Obtain, read and understand methods for controlling risk before beginning work

1.4 Carry out electrical and non-electrical isolation to prevent hazards

1.5 Check tools for correct operation and safety

Identify and document hazards and risks

2.1 Identify hazards in consultation with appropriate others

2.2 Determine and document risks associated with identified hazards in consultation with others

2.3 Make provision to accommodate changes to documentation should unforeseen hazards be identified

Assign levels of risk, and develop and document control measures

3.1 Assign level of risk for each identified hazard

3.2 Develop control measures for hazard, level of risk and activity

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3.3 Agree on and document procedures regarding the hazard, level of risk and control measures in consultation with appropriate others

3.4 Modify control measures in consultation with appropriate others

Follow safe working procedures

4.1 Check tools and equipment for safety and correct functionality

4.2 Follow safe work methods for controlling risk, including the use of work permits, clearances and isolation permissions

4.3 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and other emergencies

4.4 Recognize and report hazards in the work area

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which will include the following:

a) Relevant occupational health, safety and security legislation, regulations and codes of practice related to hazards present in the industry and particular workplace

b) Accepted industry work and standing workplace operating procedures and specific safety procedures

c) Work instructions, permissions, job safety analysis documentation and associated procedures for commencing, carrying out and completing work in a safe, efficient and timely manner

2. The learner will develop skills, which will include how to:

a) Prepare to enter the workplace, using work permits, clearances and isolation permissions as required

b) Identify hazards in consultation with the appropriate person

c) Assign risk to the identified hazard, and develop and document control measures

d) Implement, monitor and modify control measures as required

e) Complete job safety analysis (JSAs) or safe work methods (SWMs)

f) Record activities

g) Deal with unplanned events

h) Apply work procedures and instructions as they apply to risk control measures

i) Manage accidents and emergencies within the scope of responsibility

3. Hazards associated with working in an extra-low voltage, low-voltage and high-current environment.

4. Hazards, risks and control measures in working on construction sites.

5. Hazards, risks and control measures associated with harmful, devices, materials, gases, dusts and airborne contaminants:

a) Harmful devices: gas touches, welding equipment, laser equipped devises

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b) Harmful materials: gases (refrigerants) and some industrial cleaning agents, fibers of optical cable, thermal insulation

c) Harmful airborne contaminants: fibers of thermal insulation, fibers of optical cable, fibrous cement materials, asbestos and other fibers in insulation materials

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand basic legal requirements covering occupational health and safety in the workplace

1. Underlying principles of occupational health, safety and security (OHS&S)

2. General aims and objectives of the relevant state or territory legislation relating to OHS&S

3. Employer and employee responsibilities, rights and obligations

4. Major functions of safety committees and representatives

5. Powers given to occupational health, safety and security inspectors

6. Housekeeping and potential hazards in relation to improper housekeeping

7. Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in given hazardous situations

2. Understand correct manual handling

1. Typical manual handling injuries and the effect they can have on lifestyle

2. Situations that may cause manual handling injuries

3. Correct procedures for lifting and carrying to prevent manual handling injuries

3. Understand hazards, risks and control measures associated with harmful, devices, materials, gases, dusts and airborne contaminants

1. Hazardous substances and dangerous goods

2. Classification of chemicals as hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods

3. Requirements for labeling chemicals in the workplace

4. Safe storage procedures for chemicals

5. Purpose and interpretation of material safety data sheet (MSDS)

4. Know how to work safely at heights

1. Dangers associated with working on ladders and scaffolds

2. Identification of work area as a height risk and use of appropriate safety equipment to prevent a fall

3. Selection of an appropriate ladder for a given situation and performance of a safety check before use

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4. Precautions to be taken when ascending, descending and working off a ladder

5. Precautions to be taken when working on and around a scaffold and elevated platforms

5. Know how to work safely in confined spaces

1. Hazards associated with working in a confined space

2. Identification of workplace situations that could be classified as a confined space

3. Control measures for working in a designated confined space

6. Understand potential physical and psychological hazards

1. Short- and long-term effects of excessive noise and techniques to avoid damage to hearing due to excessive noise

2. Effects of vibration on the human body and work practices to protect against vibration

3. Effects of thermal stress on the human body and work practices to protect against thermal stress

4. Effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the human body and work practices to protect against UV radiation

5. Dangers associated with laser operated equipment and tools and suitable protective measures to overcome the danger

6. Occupational overuse syndrome: how it occurs and means to overcome it

7. Factors that cause stress in the workplace, symptoms of a person suffering from stress, and personal stress management techniques

8. Detrimental effects and dangers of drug and alcohol use in the workplace

7. Know how to work safely with electricity

1. Effects of electric shock on the human body

2. Common causes of electrical accidents

3. Precautions that can minimize the chance of electric shock: earthing, extra low voltage, fuses, circuit breakers and residual current devices (RCDs)

4. Protection offered by a RCD

5. Need for ensuring the safe isolation of an electrical supply

6. Appropriate method of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

8. Understand hazards associated with extra-low voltage, low-voltage and high-voltage currents

1. Arrangement of power distribution and circuits in electrical installations

2. Parts of an electrical system and equipment that operate at low voltage and extra-low voltage

3. Parts of an electrical system and equipment where high currents are likely

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9. Understand hazards, risks, and control measures associated with high-voltage currents

1. Parts of an electrical system and equipment that operate at high voltage.

2. The terms “touch voltage,” “step voltage,” “induced voltage,” and “creepage” as they relate to the hazards of high voltage

3. Control measures used for dealing with the hazards of high voltage

10. Understand hazards and risks and control measures in working with low-voltage equipment

1. Risks in modifying electrical installations, fault finding, maintenance, and repair

2. Control measures before, during and after working on electrical installations, circuits or equipment

3. Isolation and tagging-off procedures

4. Risks and restrictions in working live

11. Understand risk management

1. Principle and purpose of risk management

2. Processes for conducting a risk assessment

3. Hazard identification by job analysis and work-site inspections

4. Documentation of hazards with Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) or Safe Work Methods (SWMs)

5. Determination of the degree of the risk

a) high (potential to kill or permanent disability)

b) medium (potential to cause an injury or illness of a permanent nature)

c) low (potential to cause a cause minor injury requiring first aid but no permanent disability)

6. Use of control measures to eliminate or control the risk including:

a) eliminate the risk by discontinuing the activity

b) control the risk by redesigning the equipment

c) adopt administrative procedures

d) use of personal protective equipment

7. Engaging in monitoring and reviewing processes to ensure control measures remain valid

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Unit 06 - Understand alternating current principles ETUET-1-0006-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers single and three-phase alternating current (AC) circuits and the solving of

circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault-finding, and installation and compliance

work functions. It includes safe working practices, multiphase circuit arrangements, issues

related to protection, power factor and multiple earthed neutral (MEN) systems, and

solutions to circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.

Recommended learning hours: 108

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to work on AC electrical circuits

1.1 Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control work preparation measures and procedures

1.2 Obtain the nature of the circuit problem from documentation or from a work supervisor

1.3 Obtain materials that may be required for the work

1.4 Obtain and check all required tools, equipment and testing devices for correct operation and safety

2. Solve AC circuit problems 2.1 Follow OHS risk control work measures and procedures

2.2 Determine the need to test or measure live

2.3 Check circuits, machines and plant as being isolated where necessary

2.4 Use established methods to solve AC circuit problems from measured and calculated values

2.5 Solve problems without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

2.6 Justify solutions

2.7 Safely deal with unexpected situations with the approval of an authorized person

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3. Complete work and document problem-solving activities

3.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

3.2 Clean the work site and make it safe

3.3 Document the justification for solutions

3.4 Document work completion and notify appropriate person

Skills scope

1. Relevant specifications, legislation, regulations, specifications, standards, codes of practice, guidelines and conventions

2. Risk assessment policies, procedures and practice

3. Standard operating procedures

4. Solve problems in an AC circuit:

a) Use methodological techniques to solve problems in circuits in AC circuits from measured and calculated values

b) Determine the operating parameters of existing circuits

c) Alter an existing circuit to comply with specified operating parameters

d) Develop circuits to comply with a specified function and operating parameters

e) Determine the cause of low power factor in an existing circuit

f) Determine conditions causing an existing circuit to be unsafe including electric shock hazard from indirect contract with conductive parts, insufficiently low impedance of a fault current path and inadequate fault protection

g) Take measurements accurately and correctly

h) Connect single-phase circuits

i) Choose correct instruments

j) Deal with unplanned events

5. Common electrical equipment and components, which may include the following: series AC circuits, parallel AC circuits, series/parallel AC circuits; single phase and three phase motors and controls; synchronous machines, transformers, and auxiliary components; circuit connections may be star, delta, star-delta or open delta.

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Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

Understand AC quantities and their measurement

1. Terms “period”, “maximum value”, “peak-to-peak value”, “instantaneous value”, “average value”, “root-mean-square (RMS) value”, in relation to a sinusoidal waveform

2. Sinusoidal voltage generated by a single turn coil rotated in a uniform magnetic field.

Understand phasor diagrams

1. The terms “in-phase”, “out-of-phase”, “phase angle”, “lead” and “lag”

2. Purpose of phasor diagrams

3. Phase angle between two or more alternating quantities from a given sinusoidal waveform diagram

4. Convention for representing voltage, current and the reference quantity in a phasor diagram

Understand single element AC circuits and their measurement

1. The term “inductive reactance”

2. Relationship between voltage drops and current in resistive AC circuit

3. Applications of resistive, inductive and capacitive AC circuits

Understand RC, RL and RLC series AC circuits

1. Appropriate requirements for the installation of capacitors

2. Capacitive components in power circuits and systems and the effect on the phase relationship between voltage and current

Understand power in an AC circuit

1. The terms “power factor” and “phase angle”

2. Difference between true power, apparent power and reactive power and the units in which these quantities are measured

Understand power factor improvement

1. Effects of low power factor

2. Requirements for power factor improvement

3. Methods used to improve low power factor of an installation

Understand harmonics and resonance effect in AC systems

1. The term “harmonic” in relation to the sinusoidal waveform of an AC power system

2. Sources in AC systems that produce harmonics

3. Problems that may arise in AC circuits as a result of harmonics

4. Conditions in a series and parallel AC circuit that produce resonance

5. Dangers of series and parallel resonance circuits

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Understand three-phase systems

1. The term “phase sequence” (also referred to as “phase rotation”)

2. Features of a multiphase system

3. Comparison of voltages generated by single and multiphase alternators

4. Reasons for the adoption of three phases for power systems

5. How three phases are generated in a single alternator

6. Relationship between the phase voltages generated in a three-phase alternator and the conventions for identifying each

Understand three-phase star-connections

1. Terms “balanced load” and “unbalanced load”

2. Three phase star-connection load

3. Phase relationship between line and phase voltages and line and phase currents of a star-connected system

4. Effect of a reversed phase winding of a star-connected alternator

5. Example of balanced and unbalanced loads in typical power systems

Understand three-phase four-wire systems

1. Purpose of the neutral conductor in a three-phase four-wire systems.

2. The effects of high impedance in the neutral conductor of a three-phase four-wire system supplying an unbalanced load where MEN earthing is employed

3. Determine the value and phase relationship of neutral current in an unbalanced three-phase four-wire system given line currents and power factors

Understand three-phase delta connections and interconnected systems

1. Phase relationship between line and phase voltages and line and phase currents of a delta-connected system

2. Limitations and uses of open delta connections

3. Effect of a reversed phase winding of a delta-connected transformer

4. Loads in typical power systems

5. Typical combinations of three-phase interconnected systems using star connections and a delta connections

6. Relationship between line and phase voltages and line and phase currents in the typical interconnected systems using star connections and delta connections

Understand energy and power requirements of AC systems

1. Purposes for measuring power, energy, power factor and maximum demand of AC power systems and loads

2. Difference between true power, apparent power and reactive power and the units in which these quantities are measured in a three-phase system

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Understand fault loop impedance

1. The term “fault loop impedance of an AC power system”

Know how to perform calculations associated with AC electricity

1. Mathematical calculations for DC electricity problems, which may include the following types of problem:

a) Sine, cosine and tangent ratios of a right-angled triangle

b) Pythagoras Theorem to determine a right-angled triangle

c) Calculating the instantaneous value of induced voltage of a generated sinusoidal waveform

d) Calculating root-mean-square (RMS) value and frequency of a sinusoidal waveform from values of peak voltage and period

e) Calculating inductive reactance for a given inductor and the relationship between inductive reactance and frequency

f) Applying Ohm’s Law

g) Calculating capacitive reactance

h) Determining phase relationship between two or more sinusoidal waveforms from a given diagram and measurements

i) Determining the impedance

j) Calculating voltage drop for cables using the values for reactance and AC resistance from appropriate sources

k) Determining the impedance, current and voltages for a series RLC circuit given resistance, inductance, capacitance and supply voltage

2. Determine the value and phase relationship of neutral current in an unbalanced three-phase four-wire system given line currents and power factors.

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Unit 07 - Understand low voltage apparatus and circuitry ETUET-1-0007-1-3

Purpose:

The unit covers the operation of single phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits,

and the solving of circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault-finding, installation and

compliance work functions.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to solve single and three-phase low voltage electrical apparatus/circuit problems

1.1 Identify, obtain and understand occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a given work area

1.2 Follow established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work

1.3 Note and implement established risk control measures for safety hazards which have not previously been identified

1.4 Obtain the nature of the apparatus/circuit(s) problem from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken

1.5 Seek advice from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others

1.6 Establish sources of materials that may be required for the work in accordance with established procedures

1.7 Obtain and check for correct operation and safety all tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work

2. Solve single and three-phase low voltage electrical apparatus/circuit problems

2.1 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Determine the need to test or measure live in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures

2.3 Check apparatus/circuits/plant is isolated where necessary in strict accordance with OHS requirements and procedures

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2.4 Use established methods to solve apparatus/circuit problems from measured and calculated values as they apply to single and three-phase low voltage apparatus/circuit

2.5 Discuss established methods for dealing with unexpected situations with appropriate person or persons and documented

2.6 Deal with unexpected situations safely and with the approval of an authorized person

2.7 Solve problems without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

3. Complete work and document problem solving activities

3.1 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures for work completion

3.2 Clean and make safe the work site in accordance with established procedures

3.3 Document justifications for solutions used to solve apparatus/circuit problems

3.4 Document work completion and notify an appropriate person(s) in accordance with established procedures

Skills scope

1. Relevant specifications, legislation, regulations, specifications, standards, codes of practice, guidelines and conventions

2. Risk assessment policies, procedures and practice

3. Standard operating procedures

4. Solve problems in low voltage apparatus and circuitry:

a) Determine the operating parameters of existing apparatus/circuits.

b) Alter an existing apparatus/circuit to comply with specified operating parameters. Operating parameters include voltage, current, efficiency, power, energy and power factor.

c) Develop apparatus/circuits to comply with a specified function and operating parameters.

d) Determine the cause of low efficiency in an existing apparatus/circuit.

e) Determine conditions causing an existing apparatus/circuit to be unsafe. Examples of unsafe circuits include electric shock hazard from indirect contract with conductive parts, insufficiently low impedance of a fault current path and inadequate fault protection.

f) Deal with unplanned events.

5. Common electrical equipment and components, which may include the following: lighting circuits, power circuits, rotating machines, electrical heating, and lighting.

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Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand lighting circuits – looping at the light/switch

1. The “loop at the light” method of wiring lighting circuits

2. The “loop at the switch” method of wiring lighting circuits

3. Wiring diagrams for the lighting circuit of an installation that incorporates one-way, two-way and two-way and intermediate switching of light points using the loop at the light/switch methods of thermoplastic sheathed (TPS) wiring

4. TPS cable requirement for the loop at the light/switch circuit

5. Installation methods of accessories and wiring for a lighting circuit incorporating one-way, two-way and two-way and intermediate switching of lighting points using the loop at the light/switch method of TPS wiring

6. Correct operation of the install circuits including testing for correct compliance with relevant electrical building regulations or code.

2. Understand circuits for socket outlets

1. The purpose of socket outlets

2. Requirements concerning the polarity of switched socket outlets

3. Correct cable size to supply 10 A, 15 A, and 20 A socket outlets for given installation conditions

4. Number of socket outlets connected to a 16 A and 20 A circuit breaker

5. Installation methods of a single phase socket outlet circuits

6. Correct operation of the installed circuits including testing (dead testing only) for correct compliance with relevant electrical building regulations or codes

3. Understand final sub-circuits and segregation

1. Purpose of mixed circuits

2. Circuit loading for a mixed circuit

3. Purpose of segregation of circuits and the relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements

4. Know about installation methods a single phase mixed circuits

1. Correct operation of the installed circuits including testing for correct compliance with relevant electrical building regulations or codes

5. Understand electrical heating control devices

1. Methods of manual heat control

2. Methods of automatic heat control.

3. Types, application and operation of common thermostats

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4. Sensitivity and differential of thermostats

5. Testing of a thermostat including differential and correct operation

6. Applications and operation of simmerstats (infinite controls)

7. Electronic heat control (phase control and zero voltage switching)

6. Understand fixed electrical heating appliances

1. Terms: heat energy, temperature, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity and thermal stability

2. Determining the heat energy in joules and kWh in a simple heating process

3. Methods of heat transfer

4. Determining the heat energy input and output of a heating process

5. Connections to a two-phase stove

6. Operation of reverse cycle air conditioning

7. Understand electrical water heater operation

1. Types of water heaters (instantaneous and storage) and their methods of control

2. Intrinsic safety (pressure relief and thermal cut-out)

3. Testing of over temperature cut-out point of a thermostat

4. Switchboard requirements to supply a controlled load water heater

5. Internal circuit of a twin element water heater, and supply connections

6. Tariffs employed by local supply authorities

7. Solar heating system and its integration into an installation

8. Understand alternative supplies

1. Reasons for the installation of alternative supplies

2. Types of alternative supply systems

3. Characteristics and operation of UPSs

4. Relevant electrical building regulations or codes and local requirements for safety services supply systems

9. Understand batteries and battery installation

1. Common types of primary cells and secondary batteries and typical applications

2. Terminal voltage of common primary cells and secondary cells

3. Correct storage, handling and disposal techniques for cells and batteries

4. Charge/discharge cycle for a secondary cell

5. Effect of internal resistance on a secondary cell

6. State of charge of a secondary cell

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7. Installation of batteries as per relevant electrical building regulations or codes

8. Commissioning procedures for various secondary batteries

9. Safe working procedures when working with secondary cells and batteries

10. Understand fire protection – residential fire and smoke alarms

1. Types of fire and smoke alarms

2. Regulations and standards requirements regarding residential fire and smoke alarms

3. Locations for residential fire and smoke alarms

4. Wiring methods for residential fire and smoke alarms

5. Operation of typical residential fire and smoke alarms

11. Understand emergency and evacuation lighting and lighting control

1. Factors and requirements of emergency and evacuation lighting concerning illumination levels, luminaire positioning, and operating period

2. Characteristics of maintained, non-maintained and sustained emergency lighting systems.

3. Arrangement of batteries in point and central bank emergency lighting supply systems

4. Lighting control methods

12. Understand basic lighting concepts

1. Basic concepts of lighting

2. Terminology, principles and standards relevant to lighting (energy efficiency as per relevant electrical building regulations or codes, new lamp types and permitted replacements and their efficacy)

3. Basic types of luminaries

4. Operation of an incandescent lamp

5. Types of incandescent lamps.

6. Expected lamp life, color rendering, and efficacy for typical incandescent lamps

7. Lighting layout in terms of visual comfort and relevant electrical building regulations or codes

13. Understand fluorescent low intensity discharge lighting

1. Types of low intensity discharge lamps

2. Expected lamp life, color rendering, and efficacy for typical types of low intensity discharge lamps

3. Operation of low intensity discharge luminaires including their control equipment

4. Methods for satisfying relevant electrical building regulations or codes and local requirements for low intensity discharge lighting

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14. Understand high intensity discharge lighting

1. Types of high intensity discharge lamps

2. Expected lamp life, color rendering, and efficacy for typical types of high intensity discharge lamps

3. Operation of high intensity discharge luminaires including their control equipment

4. Methods for satisfying relevant electrical building regulations or codes and local requirements for high intensity discharge lighting

15. Understand other types of lighting

1. Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting and its applications

2. Neon, Argon, and Xenon lighting and their applications

3. Comparison of incandescent, low intensity discharge, high intensity discharge, LED, and other types of lighting

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Unit 08 - Select low voltage wiring and cabling ETUET-1-0008-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers wiring systems and cable selection for electrical installations operating at

voltages up to 1,000 V AC or 1,500 V DC. It includes knowledge and application of wiring

systems and cable types, selection of wiring systems compatible with the installation

conditions, selection of cables that comply with required current-carrying capacity, voltage

drop, earth fault-loop impedance limitations, coordination between protective devices and

conductors and documentation of selection decisions.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations

1.1 Identify and confirm the work plan from the work supervisor

1.2 Determine the extent and nature of the electrical installation from wiring schedules and job specifications

1.3 Identify, obtain and understand safety and other regulatory requirements

1.4 Determine the cable routes, the route lengths and the conditions in which the wiring system is to operate

1.5 Establish risk control measures for safety hazards that have not previously been identified and advise corrective action

1.6 Obtain tools, materials and testing devices and check for correct operation and safety

2. Select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations

2.1 Select wiring systems for suitability for the environments in which they are to operate

2.2 Select cable conductor sizes to meet current-carrying capacity requirements, voltage-drop and earth fault-loop impedance limitations

2.3 Select appropriate circuit protective devices

2.4 Select earthing system components to meet requirements of a multiple earth neutral (MEN) system

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2.5 Obtain evidence that electrical equipment selected complies with safety requirements

3. Document electrical installation

3.1 Obtain evidence from manufacturers and suppliers verifying that the selected electrical equipment complies with safety requirements

3.2 Document reasons for selections made, including calculations

3.3 Document electrical installation arrangements and specifications for all selected items

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant occupational health, safety, and security legislation, regulations and codes of practice related to hazards present in the industry and particular workplace. Typically this will relate to such things as: the type of job, electrical conditions, energy levels, radiation levels, toxic substances, airborne particles, pressure discharge, explosive atmosphere, work-site location, general work-site conditions, specific work location, moving parts, tools and equipment, worker competence, and/or capacity and/or personal effects

b) Accepted industry work and standing workplace operating procedures and specific safety procedures

c) Work instructions, permissions, job safety analysis documentation, and associated procedures for commencing, carrying out and completing work in a safe, efficient and timely manner

2. The learner will select wiring systems and cables for the following installations:

a) General electrical installations, comprising a main switchboard supplying circuits for lighting, socket outlets and fixed appliances

b) A distribution board separate from the main switchboard

c) A circuit supplying a three-phase load and a fire pump

3. The learner will work with a variety of commonly used wiring systems and equipment, which may include cable enclosures, underground wiring, aerial wiring, catenary support, emergency systems, busbar trunking and earth sheath return

4. The learner will determine the extent and nature of the installation which may include the following:

a) Obtain and understand safety and other regulatory requirements

b) Determine cable routes, the route lengths of cables and the conditions in which the wiring system is to operate

c) Select wiring system suitable for the environmental requirements

d) Select appropriate cable conductors sizes, consideration current-carrying capacity, voltage-drop and earth fault-loop limitation

e) Ensure co-ordination between circuit protective device and conductor current-carrying capacity

f) Select compliant earthing system components

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g) Document wiring systems and cables to be used, specification for items selected and reasons for the selections made

h) Deal with unplanned events

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand design and safety performance requirements

1. Harmful effects against which the design of an electrical installation must provide protection

2. Performance standards of a correctly functioning electrical installation

3. Supply characteristics to consider when designing an electrical installation

4. Acceptable methods for determining the maximum demand in consumer’s mains and sub-mains

5. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements limiting voltage drop in an installation

6. Reason for dividing electrical installations into circuits and the factors that determine their number and type

7. Typical external factors that may damage an electrical installation

8. Methods for protecting persons and livestock against direct and indirect contact with conductive parts and the typical application of each

9. Acceptable methods of protection against the risks of ignition of flammable materials and injury by burns from the thermal effects of current, in normal service

10. Likely sources of unwanted voltages and the methods for dealing with this potential hazard

11. Acceptable methods for protecting persons and livestock against injury and property against damage from the effects of over current

12. Requirement for protection against fault current

13. Requirement for protection against the harmful effects of faults between live parts of circuits supplied at different voltages

14. Need for and methods of protection against injury from mechanical movement

15. Features of “fire rated construction” and how the integrity of the fire rating can be maintained in relation to electrical installation

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2. Understand final sub-circuit arrangements

1. Factors to consider when determining the number and type of circuits required for an installation

2. Daily and seasonal demand for lighting, power, heating, and other loads in a given installation

3. Number and types of circuits required for a particular installation

4. Current requirements for given final sub-circuits

5. Layout/schedule of circuits for given installations

3. Understand factors affecting the suitability of wiring systems

1. Wiring systems typically used with various construction methods and particular environments

2. Installation conditions that may affect the current-carrying capacity of cables

3. External influences that may affect the current-carrying capacity and/or may cause damage to the wiring system

4. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements for selecting wiring systems for a range of circuits, installation conditions, and construction methods into which the wiring system is to be installed

4. Know about maximum demand on consumer’s mains/submains

1. Acceptable methods for determining the maximum demand on a consumer’s mains and submains installation

2. Maximum demand for the consumer’s mains for given installations up to 400 A per phase

3. Maximum demand for given submains

5. Understand cable selection based on current carrying capacity requirements, voltage drop requirements and fault loop impedance requirements

1. Current carrying capacity requirements

2. Installation conditions for a range of wiring systems and applications

3. External influences that require the use of a derating factor

4. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements for coordination of cables and protection devices, for maximum voltage drop in an installation and for maximum fault loop impedance in an installation

5. Relevant electrical building regulations or code used to select conductor size based on the maximum current requirement for a given installation condition including any applicable derating factors

6. Tables in relevant electrical building regulations or code for unit values of voltage drop and for determination of cable impedances

7. Calculation of the expected voltage drop in a given circuit

8. Calculation of the expected fault loop impedance for a given circuit arrangement

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9. Selection of cables to satisfy fault loop impedance requirements, current carrying capacity requirements and voltage drop requirements

6. Understand selection of protection devices

1. Acceptable methods of protection against indirect contact

2. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements used to select methods and devices to protect against indirect contact for a range of installation types and conditions

3. Coordination between conductors and protection devices to ensure the protection of cables from overheating due to over current

4. Possible injuries to persons and livestock from hazards due to a short circuit

5. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements for selecting devices to protect against overload current for a range of circuits and loads

6. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements for selecting devices to protect against short-circuit current for a range of installation conditions

7. Know about selection of devices for isolation and switching

1. Requirements for the provision of the isolation of every circuit in an electrical installation

2. Need for protection against mechanical movement of electrically activated equipment

3. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements for selecting devices for isolation and switching for a range of installations and conditions

8. Understand switchboards 1. Relevant electrical building regulations or code and local supply authority requirements for switchboards

2. Tariff structures for the supply of electricity

3. Equipment installed at the main switchboards with capacities of up to 400 A per phase

4. Layout of a main switchboard for an installation supplied with single phase single tariff, single phase multiple tariff, multiphase single tariff, multiphase multiple tariff, or multiple tenancy installation whole current metering

5. Layout of a main switchboard, including metering, for an installation supplied with three-phase current transformer (CT) metering

6. Local supply authority requirements for connection of an electrical installation to the electrical supply system

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Unit 09 - Develop electrical control circuits ETUET-1-0009-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers the development, connection and functional testing of electrical power and

control circuits that perform specific control functions. It includes working safely,

development of schematic/ladder diagrams and their conversion to wiring diagrams, and

selection and connection of contactors and control devices to perform a specific function.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to connect electrical control circuits

1.1 Identify and confirm the work plan including advice from the work supervisor

1.2 Identify, obtain and understand occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures

1.3 Follow established OHS risk control measures and procedures

1.4 Identify, note and implement risk control measures for safety hazards which have not previously been identified

1.5 Determine and document control scenarios

1.6 Seek agreement for and document the control scenarios

1.7 Document the schematic arrangement of control circuits that complies with agreed scenarios

1.8 Obtain materials needed to connect control circuits

1.9 Obtain safety tools, equipment and testing devices, and check for correct operation

1.10 Ensure preparatory work is compliant and ensure no damage has occurred

2. Connect and test electrical control circuits

2.1 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Determine the need to test or measure live circuits and when necessary conduct the test(s) within established safety procedures

2.3 Check to ensure isolation of circuits, machines and plant

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2.4 Connect control circuits

2.5 Test control circuit operation for agreed functionality

2.6 Rectify non-compliant control functions

2.7 Deal with unexpected situations safely and with the approval of an authorized person

2.8 Connect and test control circuits without unnecessary waste or damage

3. Complete and document circuit development activities

3.1 Make the work site safe and clean

3.2 Document “as-connected” control circuits using standard drawing conventions

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant occupational health, safety, and security legislation and regulations and codes of practice related to hazards present in the industry and particular workplace. Typically this will relate to such things as: the type of job, electrical conditions, energy levels, radiation levels, toxic substances, airborne particles, pressure discharge, explosive atmosphere, work-site location, general work-site conditions, specific work location, moving parts, tools and equipment, worker competence, and/or capacity and/or personal effects

b) Accepted industry work and standing workplace operating procedures and specific safety procedures

c) Work instructions, permissions, job safety analysis documentation and associated procedures for commencing, carrying out and completing work in a safe, efficient and timely manner

2. The learner will

a) Determine control scenarios specifications

b) Develop schematic arrangement of control circuits that meets the required scenario as specified

c) Connect control circuit to function as specified

d) Conduct safety and functional testing correctly

e) Identify and correcting non-compliant control functions

f) Document ‘as-connected’ control circuit

g) Deal with unplanned events

3. The learner will develop, connect and safely functional-test control circuits, devices, transducers and sensors, which may include the following:

a) Control circuits (such as multiple light switching circuit; master control circuit; single stop-start circuit; multiple stop-start circuit; time controlled circuit; machine interlocked circuit; motor jogging circuit; machine safety circuit)

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b) Devices (such as multi-way switches; switches with more than two positions and off; push buttons; electromechanical relays; programmable relays; contactors; reversing contactors; three phase starters; reduced voltage starters)

c) Transducers/sensors (such as timers; limit switches; proximity switches; photoelectric cells; pressure switches; float switches; light sensors; temperature sensors)

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand basic relay circuits

1. Label wires and terminal (numbering systems)

2. Control relay operating principles, basic contact configurations and identification and common applications

3. Push button switching configurations and common applications

4. Select push buttons/pilot lamps from the manufacturer’s catalogues for specific applications

5. Develop simple stop-start relay circuit that incorporates pilot lights and latching circuit

6. Connect and test control circuits

2. Understand relay circuits and drawing conventions

1. Circuit diagram drawing conventions

2. Select relays from manufacturers’ catalogue for specified applications

3. Circuit development of electrical control circuit in accordance with a written description (specification) and list the sequence of operation of the circuit

4. Connect simple electrical control circuit from circuit diagrams

3. Understand remote stop-start control and electrical interlocking

1. Operate local and remote start-stop control of relays

2. Operate an electrically interlocked relay circuit

3. Develop a relay circuit incorporating local and remote start and stop buttons and electrical interlocking

4. Connect electrical circuits with local and remote start-stop control and with electrical interlocking

5. Apply circuit checking and testing techniques to an electrical control circuit

4. Understand time delay relays

1. Timers - operating principles, basic contact configurations and identification and common applications

2. Select timers for specified functions from manufactures’ catalogues

3. Develop timer controlled circuits from a written description and list the sequence of circuit operation

4. Connect a timer controlled circuit using a circuit diagram as a guide

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5. Timer circuit checking and testing procedures

5. Know about circuits using contactors

1. Contactors operating principles, basic contact configurations and identification and common applications

2. Thermal overloads operating principles, basic contact configurations and identification and common applications

3. Circuit diagram symbols

4. Circuit development using a contactor

5. Use of contactors for motor control

6. Compliance requirements for devices for isolating circuits

6. Understand jogging and interlocking

1. Purpose and application of jogging control of motors

2. Operation of motor control using start, stop and jog buttons

3. Purpose and application of electrical/mechanical interlocking

4. Develop multiple motor starting circuit from a description of the circuit operation including jog and interlock functions

5. Select circuit components using the manufacturers’ catalogues for appropriate duty ratings

6. Connect and test a multiple motor starting circuit which incorporates start, stop and jog control

7. Know about control devices

1. Common control devices used in automatic control circuits

2. Basic operating principles of common control devices

3. Advantages and disadvantages of common control devices

4. Applications for common control devices

5. Select control devices using manufacturers’ catalogues for specified applications

6. Connection of control devices into control circuits

8. Know about programmable relays

1. Programmable relays:

a) Advantages over electromagnetic relay circuit control

b) Typical applications of programmable relays

c) Block diagram representation and basic operating principles

d) Input and output parameters, listing, connections and output types

e) Basic programming of ladder circuits consisting of inputs, outputs i.e. stop-start circuit

f) Use the monitoring facility of the programmable relay to verify each ladder circuit operation

2. Program timers and use the monitoring facility of the programmable relay to check the values of the timer

3. External devices

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4. Implications of programming normally closed field devices

5. Conversion of control circuits

6. Installation of programmable control relays

7. Common faults and their symptoms

9. Know about three-phase induction motor starters

1. Reasons for limiting the starting current of large motors

2. Requirements of the wiring rules (relevant electrical building regulations or code) and the local supply authority service rules with regard to starting and control of induction motors

3. Direct on line (DOL) starter operating principles, applications and circuits

4. Electronic (soft) starter operating principles, applications and circuits

5. Connection a DOL motor starter and testing the operation of the power and control circuits

6. Installation of DOL and soft starters

10. Know about three-phase induction motor starters- reduced voltage

1. Operating principles and circuits of star-delta starter, primary resistance starter, auto-transformer starter and secondary resistance starter

2. Common applications for each starter type

3. Compare motor starters basic characteristics

4. Selection of the most suitable motor starter for a given situation

5. Connection of motor starter power and control circuits for correct operation

6. Measurement of starting current and torque of selected motor starters

7. Installation of reduced voltage starters

11. Know about three-phase induction motor reversal and braking

1. Reverse operating principles and control circuits

2. Operating principles and circuits for plug braking, dynamic braking, regenerative braking, eddy current brakes and mechanical brakes

3. Comparison of the difference braking methods used

4. Typical applications for each braking method

5. Connect a circuit with a braking feature to operate a three-phase motor

6. Install motor braking control circuits

12. Understand three-phase induction motor speed control

1. Pole changing operating principles and circuits

2. Operating principles and circuits of variable frequency drives

3. Operating principles and circuits of slip-ring motors

4. Installation of motor speed controllers

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Unit 10 - Understand electrical power systems and electromagnetic devices ETUET-1-0010-1-3

Purpose:

This unit covers the determination of correct operation of electromagnetic devices and

related circuits and provision of solutions as they apply to electrical installations and

equipment.

Recommended learning hours: 108

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Work with electromagnetic devices used with electricity supplies

1.1 Calculate and solve problems in circuits with an electromagnetic device

1.2 Determine the operating parameters of an existing circuit with an electromagnetic device

1.3 Alter an existing circuit with an electromagnetic device to comply with specified operating parameters

1.4 Develop circuits with electromagnetic devices to comply with a specified function and operating parameters

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with common electromagnetic devices such as reed switches, solenoids, relays, contactors, inductive limit switches, bells, lifting magnets, core balance devices, magnetic overloads, motors, generators, magnetic brakes and magnetic circuit breakers

2. The learner will develop skills which may include the ability to:

a) Connect circuits

b) Connect meters to measure parameters in circuits

c) Use methodological techniques to solve problems from measured and calculated values in circuits with an electromagnetic device

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d) Calculate circuit parameters accurately

e) Determine the operating parameters of an existing circuit with an electromagnetic device

f) Choose correct instruments and ranges for testing

g) Alter an existing circuit with an electromagnetic device to comply with specified operating parameters

h) Develop circuits with electromagnetic devices to comply with a specified function and operating parameters

i) Deal with unplanned events

3. The learner will solve problems related to electromagnetism

a) Determine the operating parameters of an existing circuits with electromagnetic devices

b) Alter an existing circuit with an electromagnetic device to comply with specified operating parameters

c) Develop circuit with an electromagnetic device to comply with a specified function and operating parameters

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand the nature and the principles of a national electrical energy supply

1. The nature and purpose of components in a large-scale system of generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy

2. The electromagnetic principles that underpin the main components of an electrical energy supply. These may include: generators, transformers, circuit breakers

3. Using electromagnetic principles to explain the choice of parameters in a large-scale electrical supply. These may include: AC versus DC, high voltage versus low voltage

2. Understand magnetism 1. The nature and operating principles of commonly used electromagnetic devices.

2. Magnetic field pattern of bar and horseshoe magnets

3. Magnets’ attraction and repulsion when brought in contact with each other

4. Common magnetic and non-magnetic materials and groupings (diamagnetic, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetic materials)

5. Principle of magnetic screening (shielding) and its applications

6. Practical applications of magnets

7. Construction, operation and applications of reed switches

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3. Understand electromagnetism

1. Conventions representing direction of current flow in a conductor

2. Magnetic field pattern around a single conductor and two adjacent conductors carrying current

3. Use of the “right hand rule” to determine the direction of magnetic field around a current carrying conductor or coil

4. Direction of force between adjacent current carrying conductors

5. Effect of current, length, and distance apart on the force between conductors (including forces on busbars during fault conditions)

6. Magnetic field around an electromagnet

7. Magnetomotive force (mmf) and its relationship to the number of turns in a coil and the current flowing in the coil

8. Practical applications of electromagnets

4. Understand magnetic circuits

1. Terms “magnetic leakage” and “magnetic fringing”

2. Magnetic characteristic curve for various materials. and the identification of various regions

3. The various conditions of a magnetic material based on its hysteresis loop

4. Factors which determine losses in magnetic material

5. Methods used to reduce electrical losses in a magnetic circuit

6. Magnetic flux (definition, unit, and symbol)

7. Reluctance as the opposition to the establishment of magnetic flux

8. Permeability (definition, symbol, and unit)

9. Difference for magnetic and non-magnetic materials in regards to reluctance and permeability

10. Flux density (definition, symbol, unit, and calculation)

11. Magnetizing force (definition, symbol, unit, and calculation).

12. Common magnetic circuit types

13. Effect of an air gap in a magnetic circuit

5. Understand electromagnetic induction

1. Principle of electromagnetic induction (Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction)

2. “Fleming’s right hand rule” as applied to a current a carrying conductor under the influence of a magnetic field

3. Lenz’s law

4. Applications of electromagnetic induction.

6. Understand inductance 1. Construction of an inductor, including a bifilar winding inductor

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2. Relevant electrical building regulations or codes circuit diagram symbol for the four types of inductors

3. Effect of physical parameters on the inductance of an inductor

4. Common types of inductor cores

5. Applications of the different types of inductors

6. Definition of the terms “self-induction,” “inductance,” and “mutual inductance”

7. Mutual induction that occurs between two coils

8. Graphical relationship between load voltage, current, and self-induced electromotive force (EMF) in a single direct current (DC) circuit having inductance

9. Practical applications for the effects of self and mutual induction

10. Undesirable effects of self and mutual induction

11. Definition of the term “time constant”.

12. Time constants required for the current in a resistor-inductor (LR) circuit to reach its final value.

7. Know how to use measurement instruments

1. Moving coil, moving iron, dynamometer meter movements and clamp testers.

2. Practical applications for moving coil, moving iron, and dynamometer meter movements

3. Factors to be considered in selecting meters for a particular application

4. Safety category of meters and their associated applications

5. Steps and procedures for the safe use, care and storage of electrical instruments

8. Know about magnetic devices

1. Construction, operation and applications of relays, contactors, Hall Effect devices, and magnetic sensing devices

2. Magnetic methods used to extinguish the arc between opening contacts

3. Operation and applications of magnetostriction equipment

9. Understand machine principles

1. Basic operating principle of a generator

2. Applying Fleming’s right hand rule for generators

3. Basic operating principle of a motor

4. Applying Fleming’s left hand rule for motors

10. Know about rotating machine construction, testing and maintenance

1. Components of a DC machine

2. Difference between a generator and a motor in terms of energy conversion

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3. Nameplate of a machine

4. Using electrical equipment to make electrical measurements and comparison of readings with nameplate ratings

5. Identification of faults in a machine from electrical measurements

6. Care and maintenance processes for rotating machines

7. Safety risks associated with using rotating machinery

11. Understand generators 1. Basic operation of a DC generator

2. Prime movers, energy sources, and energy flow used to generate electricity

3. Types of DC generators and their applications

4. Methods of excitation used for DC generators

5. Equivalent circuit for a DC generator

6. Importance of residual magnetism for a self-excited generator

7. Open circuit characteristics of DC generators

8. Load characteristics of a DC generator

9. Reversing the polarity of a DC generator

10. Connect and test a DC generator on no-load and load

11. Identify safety risks associated with using generators

12. Understand motors 1. Operation of a motor and its energy flow.

2. Effect of back electromagnetic flow (EMF) in DC motors.

3. Torque as the product of the force on the conductors and the radius of the armature/rotor

4. Types of DC motors and their applications

5. Equivalent circuit for the types of DC motors

6. Characteristics of the different types of DC motors

7. Connection and testing a DC shunt motor on no-load and load

8. Reverse the direction of rotation of a DC motor

9. Safety risks associated with using motors (includes risks of series DC motors)

13. Know about machine efficiency

1. Losses that occur in a DC machine

2. Methods used to determine the losses in a DC machine

3. Efficiency characteristic of a DC machine and the conditions for maximum efficiency

4. Application of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)

5. Methods used to maintain high efficiency

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14. Know about electricity supplies

1. Operating features and principles of components in a large-scale system of electrical energy: fuels source, fuel conversion, generators, transformers, and distribution equipment

2. Advantages and disadvantages AC versus DC, high voltage versus low voltage

15. Know how to perform calculations associated with electromagnetic devices and related circuits

1. Mmf, flux, or reluctance given any two values

2. Induced emf in a conductor given the conductor length, flux density and velocity of the conductor

3. Induced EMF in a coil given the number of turns in a coil and the rate of change of flux

4. Force on a conductor given the flux density of the magnetic field, length of the conductor and the current being carried by the conductor

5. Value of the time constant for an LR circuit given the values of the components

6. Value of self-induced EMF in a coil

7. Circuit parameters

8. Resistance of shunts and multipliers to extend the range of ammeters and voltmeters

9. Force and torque developed by a motor

10. Generated and terminal voltage of a DC shunt generator

11. Power output of a motor

12. Losses and efficiency of a DC machine

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Unit E01 - Understand self-management skills (Employability) GNUXSA-1-0001-1-3

Purpose:

The purpose of this unit is for learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in

planning their work within their area of responsibility. Learners will develop skills in planning

and organizing their own work, identifying ways to improve their work through personal

development activities and asking for feedback from others.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria

1. Plan work to meet objectives

1.1 Identify areas in which they need to manage their time appropriately

1.2 Prioritize tasks and activities in order to achieve daily objectives

1.3 Agree planning targets with an appropriate person

2. Take steps to improve own work

2.1 Agree personal work objectives with an appropriate person

2.2 Identify current skills and plan how to address any skills gaps

2.3 Prepare a personal development plan with appropriate targets

2.4 Ask for feedback from others on how to improve their work

Skills scope

1. Personal development plans include:

a) Priorities

b) Target dates

c) Development activities

d) Skills needs

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Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand how to plan and maintain work

1. The purpose and value of managing own time and commitments

2. Ways of managing time and prioritizing tasks

2. Understand how to improve own work

1. How to identify own personal work objectives

2. The contents of a personal development plan

3. The types of development activities that can be undertaken to address identified gaps in knowledge, understanding and skills

4. The requirements of a personal work role including the limits of personal responsibilities

5. How to ask for feedback from others to improve own work

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Unit E02 – Understand how to work as a member of a team (Employability) GNUSXA-1-0002-1-3

Purpose:

The purpose of this unit is for learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills to

contribute to team working.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria

1. Work as a member of a team

1.1 Contribute to team planning

1.2 Carry out team activities in accordance with agreed work schedule

1.3 Ask for assistance from other team members when required

1.4 Support team members in achieving the work requirements and schedule

1.5 Make suggestions for improvements to team activities and work practice

1.6 Listen to ideas and suggestions from other team members

1.7 Complete team activities and tasks to agreed requirements and deadlines

2. Review own performance as a team member

2.1 Identify positive team working behaviors demonstrated during team working

2.2 Identify team working skills and behaviors that could be improved in the future

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Skills scope

1. Positive team working behaviors include:

a) Respecting others’ views and opinions

b) Making commitments and keeping them

c) Active listening

d) Giving useful feedback

e) Responding promptly and willingly to requests

f) Honesty and openness in dealing with others

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand how to work as a member of a team

1. Planning activities and prioritizing work

2. Methods of communication within the team

3. The importance of contributing effectively to team activities

4. Positive behaviors for team working

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Unit E03 – Understand work and career progression (Employability) GNUXSA-1-0003-1-3

Purpose:

The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to

develop work-related skills and prepare for employment. Learners will demonstrate a range

of positive behaviors which would be expected in the workplace, and understand the sector

they have chosen and how to plan a career.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria

1. Demonstrate work preparation skills

1.1 Demonstrate positive behaviors appropriate to employment

1.2 Investigate their chosen sector and career opportunities within it

1.3 Prepare a CV

Skills scope

1. Behaviors appropriate to employment:

a) Positive attitude to work

b) Courtesy and friendliness

c) Ability to meet deadlines

d) Taking responsibility for own work

e) Good attendance and punctuality

f) Honesty and integrity

g) Adaptability and flexibility in responding to requests

h) Motivation to carry out and improve own work

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2. CV features include:

a) Personal information

b) Education and qualifications

c) Work experience

d) Personal qualities and interests

e) Referees

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand the chosen sector

1. The main organizations operating in the sector

2. The products and/or services related to the sector

3. Job roles within the sector

4. Skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work in the sector

2. Understand how to plan a career

1. The uses of a CV in career planning

2. The job opportunities within the chosen sector

3. Career progression paths within the chosen sector

4. How to develop own skills in working in the sector

3. Understand employer expectations

1. The range of positive behaviors expected within the workplace

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Unit 11 - Install low voltage systems ETUET-1-0011-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers the installation in buildings and premises of wiring enclosures, cable support

systems, cables, and accessories designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 V AC or 1,500 V

DC. This unit also covers fixing, securing and mounting techniques as applied in the various

electrical work functions. Also included are the termination of wires, cables and cords and

their conductors and accessories, and at current-using devices, and the installation of

appliance protection devices, switchgear, control gear, switchboards and accessories.

Recommended learning hours: 108

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Install wiring and accessories

1.1 Determine the nature and location of the work from documentation

1.2 Plan cable routes within the constraints of the building structure and requirements

1.3 Sequence the installation effectively with others affected by the work

1.4 Maintain fire integrity

1.5 Install wiring and accessories to comply with technical standards and job specifications and requirements with sufficient excess to affect terminations

1.6 Terminate cables and conductors at accessories

1.7 Rectify defects revealed through on-going compliance, safety inspection, and tests

1.8 Document “as-installed” cables, wiring, and accessories

2. Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories

2.1 Determine the nature and location of the work from documentation

2.2 Plan locations of appliances, switchgear and accessories within the constraints of the building structure and requirements

2.3 Install appliances, switchgear and accessories to comply with technical standards, job specifications and other requirements with

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sufficient access to make terminations, adjustment, and undertake maintenance

2.4 Install accessories straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances

2.5 Terminate wiring at appliances, switchgear and accessories

2.6 Rectify defects revealed through on-going compliance and safety inspection

2.7 Document “'as-installed” appliances, switchgear and accessories

3. Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

3.1 Select fixing for loads suitable for the environment in which they are to be installed

3.2 Install fixing devices in compliance with the manufacturer’s and organizational instructions

3.3 Install appropriate devices for fixing and supporting electrotechnical equipment and accessories to structures such as hollow walls, bricks, masonry, concrete, synthetic walls and steel

3.4 Install fixing support accessories/equipment

4. Terminate cables, cords, and conductors

4.1 Cut and strip insulation of cable and cord ends with sufficient length to prevent strain on terminations and without undue waste

4.2 Fit and secure cable glands and retaining devices to ensure cables and/or cords cannot be pulled out of entry into junction box or terminal enclosure

4.3 Prepare conductors to suit the type of terminal at which they are to be connected

4.4 Terminate conductors ensuring continuity across the terminal

4.5 Test terminated cables to ensure continuity and insulation resistance comply with requirements

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal wording

b) Prescribed processes

c) Standard operating procedures

2. The learner will work with standard and commonly used cable enclosure and support systems

3. The learner will work with standard and commonly used cable types and circuits

4. The purpose of the circuit may include the following:

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a) Consumer’s mains

b) Submains

c) Alternative supply

d) Lighting

e) Socket outlets

f) Single phase fixed appliance

g) Single phase motor

h) Three-phase motor

i) Control

5. The learner will work with terminal types, which may include tunnel terminals, stud terminals and screw terminals

6. Learners will install and connect main switches, protective devices and links on a main switchboard, and prepare the switchboard for the installation of metering

a) Learners will install commonly -used electrical appliances and accessories

b) The learner will perform common installation tasks; connection of phase, neutral and protective earthing conductors

7. The learner will use common tools and equipment to secure and mount electrotechnical equipment and accessories to an array of structures.

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Know about standards, codes, and requirements applicable to the installation of wiring systems

1. Cables and methods of mechanical protection and support

2. Protection against and from other services

3. Prohibited cable locations

4. Building codes affecting the installation of cables in buildings, structures and premises (limitation on penetration of structural elements, maintenance of fire protection integrity, and wiring above suspected ceilings)

5. Issues affecting electrical installations in heritage buildings and premises (limitation on penetration of structural and finished elements, accessing cable routes, and types and color of exposed accessories)

2. Understand other installation standards called up by the wiring

1. Standards that apply to electro-medical treatment areas

2. Re-locatable installations and their site supply

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regulation for special situations including:

3. Additional requirements for:

a) Construction and demolition sites

b) Caravan parks

c) Marinas and pleasure craft at low voltage

d) Shows and carnivals

3. Understand cable types and requirements

1. Structural components of cables and their purpose (conductor material, stranding, insulation type, voltage rating, screening, sheathing, armor and serving)

2. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and international color standards for cords and cables

3. Construction of common cables

4. Identification of cords and cables by conductor size, type and rating

5. Application of various cords and cables types

6. Identification of hardware used in terminating cords and cables

7. 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)

4. Know about hazardous areas

1. Conditions that apply in areas that require them to be classified as a “hazardous area”

2. Responsibility for classifying a hazardous area

3. Awareness of standards called up by the wiring rules for selection of equipment and installations in hazardous areas. (relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements for hazardous areas)

4. Understand installation of cables and accessories in damp situations and ELV installations

1. Restricted zones around baths, showers, fixed water containers, pools, sauna heaters and fountains/water features for given installations.

2. Equipment suitable for installation in given damp situation.

3. Voltage range that defines extra-low voltage

4. Separated extra-low voltage (SELV) system and a protected extra-low voltage (PELV) system.

5. Relevant electrical building regulations or code requirements for selecting extra-low voltage systems and devices for a range of installations and conditions

5. Know about aerial and underground cabling

1. The types of aerial cabling

2. The relevant electrical building regulations or code and local supply authority requirements for aerial cabling

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3. Permissible underground cabling systems

4. Other underground services

5. The relevant electrical building regulations or code and local supply authority requirements for underground cabling

6. The advantages and disadvantages of underground wiring systems

6. Understand standards, codes and requirements applicable to installing electrical equipment

1. Protection against thermal effects

2. Required and permitted locations for current-using equipment and accessories

3. Control, switching, and over current and residual current device (RCD) protection

7. Know about issues that affect electrical installations in heritage buildings and premises

1. Limitation on types and color of exposed accessories

8. Understand regulations, standards and requirements

1. For the termination and protection of flat thermoplastic sheathed (TPS) cable

2. For the installation of circular TPS cable; non-metallic enclosures; metallic enclosures; fire protection cable and mineral insulated metal sheathed cables; SWA cables; trailing cables and catenary wiring

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Unit 12 - Understand low voltage machines ETUET-1-0012-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers the ascertainment of correct operation of single and three-phase machines

and the solving of machine problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation,

and compliance work functions. It includes safe working practices, machine connections,

circuit arrangements, issues related to machine operation, characteristics and protection,

and solutions to machine problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to solve problems in single and three-phase low voltage machines

1.1 Follow established occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work

1.2 Note and implement risk control measures for safety hazards which have not previously been identified

1.3 Obtain the nature problem regarding the machine(s) from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken

1.4 Seek advice from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with other personnel

1.5 Establish sources of materials that may be required for the work in accordance with established procedures

1.6 Obtain necessary tools, equipment and testing devices and ensure correct operation and safety

2. Solve single and three-phase low voltage machine problems

2.1 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Determine the need to test or measure live

2.3 Ensure circuits, machines and plant are isolated where necessary

2.4 Use established methods to solve single- and three-phase low voltage machine problems from measured and calculated values

2.5 Discuss methods for dealing with unexpected situations with appropriate person

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2.6 Deal safely with unexpected situations with the approval of an authorized person

2.7 Solve problems without damage to machines, circuits or the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices

3. Complete work and document problem-solving activities

3.1 Clean the work site and make it safe

3.2 Document the justification for solutions

3.3 Document work completion and notify an appropriate person(s)

Skills scope

1. The following types of circuit problems:

a) Determine the operating parameters of existing machines

b) Alter an existing machine circuit to comply with specified operating parameters

c) Develop machine circuits to comply with a specified function and operating parameters including voltage, current, torque, efficiency, power, energy, and power factor

d) Determine the cause of low efficiency in an existing machine

e) Determine problems causing machines to malfunction including bearing noise/faults, vibration, under-voltage, and unbalanced windings

f) Determine conditions causing an existing machine/circuit to be unsafe including electric shock hazard from indirect contract with conductive parts, insufficiently low impedance of a fault current path, and inadequate fault protection

g) Deal with unplanned events

2. Common electrical equipment, which may include the following:

a) Transformers

b) Transformer auxiliary equipment

c) Three-phase induction motors

d) Single phase motors

e) Three-phase synchronous motors

f) Alternators

g) Generators

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Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand the principles of transformer construction

1. Types of lamination style and core construction used in single-phase, three-phase, double wound, autotransformers and instrument transformers

2. Identification of different winding styles/types used in transformers

3. Methods used to insulate low and high voltage transformers

4. Construction of transformer tanks for distribution transformers

5. Transformer auxiliary equipment

6. Function of transformer auxiliary equipment

7. Types of information stated on transformer nameplates

8. Application of transformers

9. Perform basic insulation resistance, continuity and winding identification tests

2. Understand transformer operation

1. Principles of mutual induction of a transformer

2. Factors that determine the induced voltage in a transformer winding

3. Determination of the value of a transformer’s secondary voltage and current given one winding’s electrical details and turns ratio

4. Identification of voltage and current components of a phasor diagram for a transformer on no-load

5. Principles of power transferred from the primary to secondary when a load is connected using a phasor diagram neglecting impedance drops

6. Selection of transformers for specific application(s)

7. Safety features specified in relevant electrical building regulations or codes with respect to transformers and isolating transformers

3. Know about transformer losses, efficiency, and cooling

1. Power losses that occur in a transformer

2. Tests that allow the power losses of a transformer to be determined

3. Determination of transformer losses and efficiency using test results

4. Relationship between transformer cooling and rating

5. Methods used for natural and forced cooling of transformers

6. Properties of transformer oil

7. Tests conducted on transformer oil

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4. Know about transformer voltage regulation and percentage impedance

1. Voltage regulation as applicable to a transformer

2. Reasons for voltage variation in the output of a transformer

3. Determining the voltage regulation of a transformer from voltage and percentage impedance values

4. Percentage impedance as applied to transformers

5. Determining the percent impedance from test results

6. Determining the percent impedance of a transformer by calculation

5. Understand parallel operation of transformers and transformer auxiliary equipment

1. Determining polarity markings for an unidentified single phase, double wound transformer

2. The need for parallel operation of transformers

3. Required conditions and restrictions before two transformers can be connected in parallel

4. Connecting transformers in parallel to supply a single load

5. The consequences of an incorrect connection

6. Know about autotransformers and instrument transformers

1. Identification of auto-transformers, voltage transformers and current transformers from their winding diagrams

2. Determining voltage and current in the windings of an auto-transformer by calculation

3. Advantages and disadvantages of an auto-transformer.

4. Relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements with respect to transformers

5. Construction and ratings of voltage and current transformers

6. Precautionary measures taken when connecting and disconnecting instrument transformers

7. Connection diagrams for instrument transformers.

8. Applications for auto-transformers and instrument transformers

7. Understand operating principles of three-phase induction motors

1. Determining circuit operating characteristics by using the right hand (grip) rule for conductors and solenoids and Fleming’s left and right hand rules

2. Characteristics of the magnetic field produced by a single, two- and three-phase windings.

3. Speed of rotation of a rotating magnetic field

4. Relationship between the rotor speed, slip and rotor frequency

5. Basic principle of operation of an induction motor

6. Reversing the direction of rotation of a three-phase induction motor

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8. Understand three-phase induction motor construction

1. Basic component parts of a three-phase induction motor

2. Types of rotors used in three-phase induction motors

3. Connect three-phase induction motor in both star and delta

4. Dismantle three-phase induction motors

5. Test insulation resistance of a three-phase induction motor prior to connection to the supply

6. Test winding resistance (ohmic value and continuity) of a three-phase induction motor prior to connection to the supply

9. Understand three-phase induction motor characteristics

1. Relationship between torque, speed and power, and interpretation of speed/torque curves of induction motors

2. Squirrel cage motors operating characteristics conditions necessary for an induction motor to produce maximum torque

3. Operating characteristics of an induction motor from name plate information and by measurement

4. Efficiency and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) of induction motors

5. Full load efficiency and power factor of induction motors

10. Know about single phase motors – split phase

1. Common types of single phase motors

2. Principles of operation of a split phase induction motor

3. Construction and basic characteristics of a split phase induction motor

4. Applications of split phase induction motors

5. Connect, run and reverse a split phase induction motor

11. Know about single phase motors – capacitor and shaded pole types

1. Identification of single phase induction motors including capacitor start, capacitor start/capacitor run, permanent split capacitor (PSC) and shaded pole

2. Principles of operation of each motor type listed above

3. Operating characteristics and typical applications of each motor type listed above

4. Connection and running each type of motor listed

5. Reverse the direction of rotation of each of the capacitor type motors

12. Know about single phase motors – universal

1. Principles of operation of a series universal motor

2. Identification and functions of each of the basic parts of a series universal motor

3. Operating characteristics and typical uses for a series universal motor

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4. Connect, run and reverse a series universal motor

13. Know about motor protection

1. Reasons why motor protection is required

2. Requirements of the relevant electrical building regulations or codes with regard to motor protection

3. Types of motor overload protection

4. Operating principles of microtherm devices, and thermal and magnetic motor protection devices

5. Electrical features of motor protection high rupture capacity (HRC) fuses

6. Effects of under voltage and over voltage on motors and motor circuits

7. Effects of repetitive starting and/or reversing on motors

8. Special requirements for motor protection in high humidity or moist environments, high temperature areas and corrosive atmospheres

9. Operating principles of phase failure protection

10. Select suitable protective devices for a given motor and starter combination

14. Know about three-phase synchronous machines- operation principles and construction

1. Power transfer diagram of an AC synchronous machine

2. Need for the generation of a sinusoidal waveform

3. Principles of operation of a synchronous alternator

4. Principles of operation of a synchronous motor

5. Principles of operation of an asynchronous generator (induction generator)

6. Identification of main parts of a synchronous alternator/motor

7. Block diagram of an alternator voltage regulator

8. Methods used to provide the excitation of a synchronous alternator/motor

9. Advantages gained by the parallel operation of alternators

10. Starting methods of synchronous motors

15. Understand alternators and generators

1. Effects on the generated voltage of variations in excitation

2. Effects on generated voltage of variations in load

3. Identification of characteristic curves of an alternator

4. Types of prime movers used with single and three-phase portable/standby alternators

5. Manual operation of single and three-phase portable/standby alternators

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6. Ratings of single and three-phase portable/standby alternators

7. Applications of single and three-phase portable/standby alternators.

8. Construction details of single and three-phase portable/standby alternators

9. Common faults found in portable/standby alternators

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Unit 13 - Install control panel equipment ETUET-1-0013-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers how to mount control devices, wire support in control panel enclosures and

install the interconnecting wiring. It includes safe working practice, layout and circuit

diagrams, equipment mounting, wiring installation and termination, functional tests and the

completion of necessary documentation.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Mount and wire control panel equipment

1.1 Follow assembly instructions

1.2 Select and place components correctly

1.3 Make connection without damaging control panel components

1.4 Test quality of assembled control panel

Skills scope

1. The learner will assemble different and representative types of control panels for electrical devices, which might include:

a) Electrical machines

b) Electro-mechanical and/or electronic control and devices such as relays, timers, logic controllers, indicators, switches/push buttons, and the like

2. The learner will develop skills in control panel installation, which might include the following:

a) Common control panel types and mounting techniques

b) Common methods of labeling and numbering

c) Component layout

i. Wiring and schematic diagrams

ii. Placement/layout of power circuit devices and components

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iii. Placement/layout of control circuit devices and components

3. The learner will use and develop the ability to:

a) Follow assembly instructions

b) Select and place components correctly

c) Make connection without damaging control panel components

d) Adhere to quality procedures

e) Deal with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions

4. The learner may refer to the following sorts of documentation:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Risk assessment policies, procedures and practices

c) Prescribed processes and measures

d) Standard operating procedures

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand control panel types and mounting techniques

1. Metallic and non-metallic (insulated)

2. Direct mounting on insulated panels

3. Rear connections

4. DIN mounted switchgear

5. Strapped harness wiring

6. Use of duct to support and channel wiring

7. Clearances

2. Know how to label and number

1. Cable labeling and identification

2. Component labelling and identification

3. Use of terminal strips to assist fault finding

3. Know about component layout

1. Wiring and schematic diagrams

2. Layout and placement of power circuit devices and components

3. Layout and placement of control circuit devices and components

4. Interconnecting plugs and sockets

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4. Know about choice of switchgear and control gear

1. Voltage and current ratings

2. Overload and fuse settings

3. Number of operations

5. Understand other considerations

1. Earthing of panels

2. Size of power and control circuit conductors

3. Effect of high current devices on electromagnetic components or programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

4. Effect on electronic components of other devices

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Unit 14 - Apply preventative maintenance ETUET-1-0014-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers the preventative maintenance of the electrotechnology aspects of plant

equipment. It includes quality assurance and risk management compliance processes.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to comply with scheduled maintenance program processes

1.1 Confirm the work plan, including advice from the work supervisor

1.2 Follow established occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures and procedures in preparation for work

1.3 Note and establish risk control measures for safety hazards that have not previously identified

1.4 Confirm the maintenance schedule and appropriately sequence the work

1.5 Consult with appropriate person(s) to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site

1.6 Determine the location of the equipment to be maintained

1.7 Obtain all needed tools, equipment and testing devices and check for correct operation

2. Comply with scheduled maintenance program processes

2.1 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Test or measure on a live system in strict accordance with OHS requirements and within established safety procedures

2.3 Ensure circuits, machines and plant are isolated where necessary

2.4 Inspect the apparatus to be maintained and evaluate for compliance

2.5 Document non-compliant apparatus and components and arrange for the issues to be fixed

2.6 Document unexpected situations and discuss solutions with appropriate person(s)

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2.7 Ensure quality of the maintenance by undertaking required checks

2.8 Perform maintenance process compliance without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services

3. Complete maintenance compliance processes

3.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

3.2 Clean the work site and make it safe

3.3 Verify that the maintenance complies with requirements by making final checks

3.4 Document maintenance completion and notify appropriate person(s)

Skills scope

1. The learner will comply with processes related to different representative types of preventative maintenance programs by:

a) using different techniques as required

b) producing a maintenance report for each including recommended corrective actions

2. The learner will develop the ability to:

a) Interpret maintenance schedule requirements correctly

b) Follow quality assurance and risk management compliance processes

c) Follow a maintenance schedule

d) Inspect and evaluate apparatus for quality assurance and risk compliance

e) Arrange for corrective action of non-compliant apparatus

f) Document and report maintenance work and recommendations

g) Provide appropriate solutions for unplanned events

3. The learner may refer to the following sorts of documentation:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Risk assessment policies, procedures and practices

c) Prescribed processes and measures

d) Standard operating procedures

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Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Know about maintenance principles

1. Maintenance function

2. Role of maintenance department

3. Occupational health and safety requirements

2. Know about maintenance systems

1. Maintenance terminology including terminology related to quality assurance and risk compliance

2. Preventative maintenance

3. Predictive maintenance

4. Corrective maintenance

3. Know about data acquisition

1. Plant history cards and files

2. Inspection techniques

3. Records related to predictive maintenance

4. Remote visual inspection

5. Non-destructive testing

6. Thermography

7. Vibration analysis

8. Oil analysis

9. Evaluation of apparatus for quality assurance and risk compliance

4. Understand the purpose of maintenance plans

1. Characteristics of plant operation

2. Assessment of failure characteristics

3. The link between failure characteristics and maintenance systems

4. Identification of production windows

5. Resources, including labor and materials

6. Establishing a plan

7. Implementation procedures

5. Know how to review a maintenance plan

1. Analysis of records

2. Producing recommendations from analysis

3. Reporting types, styles, techniques and requirements

4. Manual recording methods

6. Know about computerized recording methods

1. Techniques and applications

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Unit 15 - Repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits ETUET-1-0015-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers trouble-shooting and repairing faults in electrical apparatus and

interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1,000 V AC or 1,500 V

DC. It includes working safely, reading circuit diagrams, sketching diagrams from traced

wiring, logically applying fault finding procedures, conducting repairs and completing the

necessary service documentation.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to trouble-shoot and rectify faults

1.1 Determine the extent and nature of the electrical installation from the job specifications

1.2 Identify and confirm the work plan; include advice from the work supervisor

1.3 Identify, obtain and understand the safety and other regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation shall comply

1.4 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work

1.5 Envisage the likely extent of work to be undertaken from fault/breakdown reports and/or discussions with appropriate person(s)

1.6 Obtain all tools, equipment and testing devices needed to undertake the work and check for correct operation and safety

1.7 Check preparatory work to ensure no damage has occurred and that it complies with requirements

2. Trouble-shoot and repair faults

2.1 Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Using sustainable energy practices, carry out trouble-shooting and repair activities without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services

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2.3 Determine the need to test or measure live

2.4 Check circuits, machines, and plant as being isolated where necessary

2.5 Document safety hazards resulting from the fault or breakdown and devise and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate person(s)

2.6 Approach trouble-shooting in a methodical manner, drawing on knowledge of electrical circuitry and apparatus using measured and calculated values

2.7 Dismantle circuit and apparatus components where necessary and store parts to protect them against loss or damage

2.8 Recheck faulty circuits/components

2.9 Obtain required materials and replacement parts

2.10 Test the effectiveness of the repair

2.11 Reassemble the apparatus, perform final testing, and prepare for return to service

2.12 Deal with unexpected situations safely and with the approval of an authorized person

3. Complete and report trouble-shooting and repair activities

3.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

3.2 Clean the work area and make it safe

3.3 Obtain written justification for repairs to apparatus

3.4 Document work completion and notify the appropriate person(s)

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures which may include the following:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Prescribed processes and measures

c) Standard operating procedures

2. The learner will troubleshoot and repair faults in commonly used electrical apparatus and circuits designed for voltages up to 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC in electrical equipment, which may include the following:

a) Control devices

b) Synchronous machines

c) DC machines

d) DC machines controls

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e) Transformers and auxiliary components

f) Switchboards

g) Protective devices

h) Lighting

i) Heating

j) Socket outlets

3. The learner will work with diagrams, which may include:

a) Circuit diagrams of common single phase and three phase hot water systems

b) Circuit diagrams of common single phase and three phase appliances

c) Circuit and wiring diagrams of common lighting circuits including single light controlled by a single switch, multiple lights controlled by a single switch, two- and three-way switching using the loop at the light method and the loop at the switch method

d) Circuit diagrams of split phase, capacitor start, capacitor start capacitor run, universal and shaded pole single phase motors

e) Circuit diagrams of three-phase induction motors

f) Circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and specifications of electrical installations

4. The learner will develop the following abilities to verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations

a) Envisage the likely extent of the fault and the work from fault/breakdown reports and/or discussions with appropriate person(s)

b) Use appropriate tools and resources, and methodical fault finding techniques

c) Conduct tests or measurements

d) Locate and trouble-shoot faults efficiently

e) Report the cause of faults and justify the repairs undertaken

f) Provide solutions to unplanned events

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand troubleshooting concepts

1. The correct operation of circuits, equipment, and switching and control circuit arrangements

2. Common faults with circuits and equipment, including operator faults, incorrect connections, open circuits, short circuits, mechanical device faults and supply faults

3. Typical faults symptoms and their causes: operation of circuit protective devices, an appliance does not operate, a single phase or

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three-phase motor that does not develop enough torque to drive the load, motor overload trips

4. Factors to consider when clarifying the nature of a fault such as the initial fault report, confirmation of symptoms of the fault, and comparison of symptoms with normal operation

5. Reasonable assumptions of possible causes

6. Methods for testing assumptions: visual inspection, component isolation, test equipment, sectional testing, split-half tests

7. Repair of the fault and the steps needed to ensure fault doesn’t recur

8. Dealing with intermittent faults (typical causes of intermittent faults are vibration, shock, changes in temperature and electromagnetic interference).

9. Final testing and recommissioning

2. Know how to troubleshoot water heaters and appliance circuits and equipment

1. Circuit diagrams of common single phase and three phase hot water systems

2. Single phase and three phase element resistance values (determined from measurement and calculation from power and voltage ratings)

3. Testing single and three phase elements for correct insulation, resistance and continuity

4. Element replacement techniques

5. Operation of thermostats, thermal cut-outs and pressure relief valves and flow switches

6. Checking sacrificial anodes

7. Locating faults in common single and three phase hot water systems

8. Repairing faulty water heating systems

3. Know how to troubleshoot electrical appliance circuits and equipment

1. Circuit diagrams of common single phase and three phase appliances

2. How to determine the cause of an RCD operation

3. Identification of appliances causing an RCD to trip

4. Testing single and three-phase appliances for correct insulation resistance and continuity

5. Operation of appliances controls

6. Locating faults in common single and three-phase appliances

7. Repairing faulty appliances.

4. Know how to troubleshoot lighting circuits

1. Circuit and wiring diagrams of common lighting circuits, including single light controlled by a single switch; multiple lights controlled by a single switch; two- and three-way switching using the loop at the light method and the loop at the switch method

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2. Determining the causes of wiring faults from supplied symptoms and circuit and/or wiring diagrams

3. Causes of faults in ELV lighting devices, including: transformer (iron core or electronic); voltage drop; heat; over-voltage; poor connections; incompatible dimmers

4. Diagrams of a basic fluorescent light circuit including lamp, ballast and starter

5. Locating faults in fluorescent light circuits

6. Operation of a range of lighting controls including passive infra-red (PIR), dimmers, photo electric or day-light switches and time clock.

7. Locating faults in lighting control circuits

5. Know how to troubleshoot single phase motor and control circuits

1. Circuit diagrams of split phase, capacitor start, capacitor start capacitor run, universal and shaded pole single phase motors.

2. Determining the causes of single phase motor faults from supplied symptoms and circuit diagrams

3. Determining the causes of electrical faults in single phase motors, including open and partially open circuit winding, short and partially short circuit winding, open circuit rotor, burnt out winding, and coil shorted to frame

4. Reasons for a thermal overload trip and how often they are to be reset before investigating a cause

5. Internal mechanical faults and their consequences, include bearings, fans, bent shaft, locked rotor, blocked air vents, centrifugal switches and environmental factors

6. Faults on driven loads and couplings and their consequences, include slipping belts, poorly aligned coupling (shims), vibration, loads bearing failing and load stalling

7. Locating faults in single phase motors and their controls

6. Know how to troubleshoot three- phase induction motors

1. Circuit diagrams of three phase induction motors

2. Determining causes of three phase motor faults from supplied symptoms and circuit diagrams

3. Determining causes of electrical faults in three phase motors, including open and partially open circuit phase winding, short and partially short circuit phase winding, open circuit rotor, burnt out phase winding and coil shorted to frame

4. Reasons for a thermal overload trip and how often the thermal overload systems are to be reset before investigating a cause

5. Internal mechanical faults and their consequences, including bearings, fans, bent shaft, locked rotor, blocked air vents and environmental factors

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6. Faults on driven loads and couplings and their consequences, include slipping belts, poorly aligned coupling (shims), vibration, loads bearing failing and load stalling

7. Locating faults in three phase induction motors and their controls

7. Know how to troubleshoot electrical installations

1. How to interpret circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and specifications of electrical installations

2. Determining causes of electrical installation faults from supplied symptoms and circuit diagrams including open and partially open circuit wiring, short and partially short circuit wiring, low insulation resistance, incorrect polarity, transposition of conductors and residual current device (RCD) tripping

3. Locating faults in electrical installations

4. Repairing faulty electrical installation circuits components and wiring

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Unit 16 - Verify compliance of low voltage systems ETUET-1-0016-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers inspection and testing to verify whether an electrical installation is safe and

complies with all requirements. It encompasses working safely, visual inspections and

mandatory, optional and functional testing, verification procedures, identification of non-

compliance defects and mandatory reporting requirements.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to inspect and test an electrical installation

1.1 Identify and confirm the work plan; include advice from the work supervisor

1.2 Follow established occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work

1.3 Note, establish and implement risk control measures for safety hazards that have not previously been identified

1.4 Review and understand documentation or deemed to comply standard on which installation is based

1.5 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site

1.6 Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices needed to verify compliance in accordance with established procedures and check for correct operation and safety

1.7 Check preparatory work to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with requirements

2. Visually inspect and conduct safety testing on the installation

2.1 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Conduct tests to verify that fault-loop impedance is sufficiently low and residual current devices operate as intended as per relevant electrical building regulations or code

2.3 Determine the need to test or measure live

2.4 Ensure circuits, machines, and plant are isolated where necessary

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2.5 Ensure that wiring is suitable for the environments in which they are installed; ensure that wiring is and suitably protected from damage and overheating

2.6 Confirm that cable conductor sizes meet current-carrying capacity requirements and voltage-drop and fault-loop impedance limitations

2.7 Confirm that the protection methods and devices meet requirements for overload and short-circuit protection

2.8 Validate switchgear and control gear as being appropriately rated and meeting functional requirements

2.9 Cite evidence that electrical equipment complies with safety requirements

2.10 Ensure that earthing system components are correctly located and that conductors are correctly sized

2.11 Ensure that markings on switchboards are accurate and clear and that they comply with requirements

2.12 Conduct mandatory tests to verify that:

a) earthing conductor resistance is sufficiently low

b) insulation resistance is sufficiently high

c) all polarities are correct

d) circuit connections are correct as per relevant electrical building regulations or code

3. Report inspection and test findings

3.1 Follow OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures

3.2 Clean the work site and make it safe

3.3 Identify and report non-compliance defects in accordance with established procedures

3.4 Make recommendations for rectifying defects in accordance with established procedures

3.5 Complete mandatory documentation in accordance with established procedures

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Prescribed processes and measures

c) Standard operating procedures

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2. The learner will verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations, which may include the following:

a) A main switchboard supplying circuits for lighting, socket outlets and fixed appliances

b) A distribution board separate from the main switchboard

c) A circuit supplying a three-phase load and a fire pump

d) An unexpected fault such as open-circuit; short-circuit; incorrect connections; insulation failure; unsafe condition; apparatus or component failure; related mechanical problems

3. The learner will develop the following abilities to verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations, including:

a) Select correct tools and testing equipment

b) Identify visual non-compliance defects

c) Use effective methods for conducting mandatory and optional tests

d) Identify non-compliance from test results

e) Identify causes of non-compliance

f) Complete mandatory reporting

g) Deal with unplanned events and providing solutions

h) Interpret and/or interpret schematics, block and wiring diagrams, plans and schedules

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand electrical safety

1. Safe working practices and procedures including isolation and lockout procedures

2. Tools and equipment needed to conduct compliance inspection and testing

3. Basic principles by which an electric current can produce heat, light, motion, and a chemical reaction, and the physiological effects of current

4. Fundamental safety principles of electrical building regulations, codes and deemed-to-comply solutions:

a) Definition of terms

b) Protection against direct and indirect contact with live parts, thermal effects, overcurrent, earth faults, abnormal voltages, spread of fire, mechanical injury and external influences

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c) Installation design; selection and installation of equipment; means of compliance (including alterations, additions, and repairs); and verification of compliance

5. Dangers of high voltage equipment and distribution systems including:

a) Step and touch

b) Sources of induced voltage and stored energy

c) Creepage and clearance requirements

d) Application of safe working procedures in the vicinity of HV equipment

6. Knowledge and understanding of the requirements for personal safety in the workplace including:

a) Purpose and use of safe work method statements (SWMS) or job safety analysis (JSA)

b) Purpose and process of reporting OHS incidents

c) Safety procedures for working with electrical circuits and equipment

d) Procedures for safe and effective isolation of electrical supply

e) Regulations for the supervision of apprentices and/or trainees

7. Process of rescuing a person in contact with live electrical conductors or equipment and the primary importance of the safety of the rescuer

8. Knowledge and understanding of occupational safety and health including:

a) Basics of OHS regulations

b) Legal responsibilities for employers and employees

c) Employers’ and employees’ own “duty of care”

d) Safety committees and their role

2. Understand single path practical circuits

1. Arrangement of energy source, protection device, switches and load in a circuit

2. The purpose of each component in the circuit

3. Effects of open circuits, closed circuits and short circuits

3. Understand single-source multiple-path DC circuits

1. Circuit configuration and connection.

2. The relationship between voltage, current, resistance and power dissipation in the whole or any part of the circuit

3. How to safely measure the parameters for the whole circuit or any part of it

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4. Methods of determining circuit behavior for variation in any of the parameters from measured and calculated values

4. Understand alternating voltage and current generation, phase relationships, and energy in an AC circuit

1. Sinusoidal voltage generation and resulting current

2. The meanings of the following terms: period, maximum value, peak-to-peak value, instantaneous value, average value, root-mean-square (RMS.) value, and frequency

3. Three-phases generation

5. Understand the relationship between the phase voltages generated in a three-phase alternator and the conventions for identifying each

1. Method of determining the phase sequence or phase rotation of a three-phase supply

2. Methods of determining power and energy supplied by three-phase circuits.

6. Understand electric motor selection, starting method and overload protection

1. Types of motor enclosures suitable for given environmental conditions.

2. Criteria for selecting motor starters and overload protection

3. Types and connection arrangements for direct-on-line and reduced voltage starters

4. Thermal, magnetic and thermistor overload protection methods

7. Understand MEN system and its application

1. The roles of the protective earthing (PE) and neutral (N) conductors in a consumer’s installation and their relationship to the protective earth neutral (PEN) conductor in the electricity distributor’s system or sub-main to an outbuilding.

2. The importance of the multiple neutral earthed (MEN) link when a fault occurs.

3. The likely consequences of the absence of the MEN link or high impendence in the PEN conductor when a fault occurs

4. The requirements for installation of an MEN link in an installation and an outbuilding

8. Know about transformers 1. Transformers used in distribution and transmission systems and large consumer installations

2. Transformers used in welding machines

3. Applications in appliances

4. Risks and safety control measures associated with connection and disconnection of instrument transformers

5. Safe working procedures when connecting and testing transformers

6. Relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements, and restrictions on the installation and use of transformers

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9. Understand relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements for protective and functional earthing

1. The purpose of protective and functional earthing

2. Parts of the protective earthing systems

3. Earthing arrangements, earthing of equipment, and equipotential bonding

4. Methods of determining the maximum fault loop impedance for a circuit

5. Selection of protective conductor and active conductor sizes for each circuit to ensure earth-fault loop impedance is sufficiently low to operate the circuit protective device

10. Understand relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements for protection of circuit against overcurrent and abnormal voltages

1. Minimum fault levels specified by electricity distributors

2. Arrangement for protection against short-circuit currents and overload currents

3. Coordination of overload and short-circuit protection devices

4. Coordination between conductors and overload protection devices.

5. Causes of over- and under-voltage

6. Devices and requirements for protection against over- and under-voltage

11. Know about additional protection afforded by the use of RCDs and extra-low voltage

1. Limitation of an RCD to protect against contact with live parts

2. Relevant electrical regulations or code requirements for use of RCDs

3. Conditions for use of extra-low voltage to provide for basic and fault protection

4. Relevant electrical regulations or codes requirements for installation of safety extra-low voltage (SELV) and protective extra-low voltage (PELV) systems

12. Understand relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements for the installation of aerial conductors and underground wiring

1. Types and application of aerial conductors

2. Aerial span limitations and required clearances

3. Selection of aerial supporting poles, posts and struts for a given application

4. Use and requirements of catenary support systems.

5. Acceptable cable types and protection for underground wiring categories

6. Underground wiring depth layer and protection

7. Underground wiring clearances from other services

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13. Understand relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements for electrical installations in hazardous areas

1. Types of areas classified as hazardous

2. Standards to which the selection, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment shall comply

3. Additional training required to work competently with electrical equipment for hazardous areas

14. Know how to test installations for compliance with relevant regulations and codes and how to document test results

1. Visual inspection methods

2. Tests to ensure:

a) All circuits and devices operate as intended

b) Insulation resistance is adequate

c) Earth continuity will ensure the operation of protection devices under earth fault conditions

d) Polarity of active(s) and neutral is correct for mains, submains and final subcircuits

e) There is no transposition of earthing and neutral conductors

f) Fault-loop impedance is sufficiently low

g) Insulation resistance is sufficiently high

h) RCD for correct operation and sensitivity

3. Functional tests to ensure active(s) and neutral for the same circuit are clearly identified with circuit protection device

4. Tests to determine the fault level at a particular point in an installation

5. Documentation:

a) Results of tests conducted on an installation to comply with requirements and ensure the installation is safe

b) Results of testing an installation as required by the local supply authority

c) Results of periodic inspection and testing of construction site wiring and equipment

d) Results of periodic testing and inspection of electrical equipment, including tagging requirements

15. Understand how to select cables for single and three-phase mains and sub-mains and for single and multiple installations

1. Methods of determining maximum demand

2. Types of cables available

3. Installation methods and external influences effecting cable current-carrying capacity

4. Voltage drop limitation

5. Effect of earth-fault loop impedance and voltage drop limitations on circuit route length

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6. Short-circuit performance consideration

16. Understand how to apply relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements for control and protection of installations

1. Devices for isolation, emergency, mechanical maintenance and functional control

2. Method for assessing a possible short-circuit current

3. Devices and arrangement for protection against overload and short-circuit currents

4. Additional protection by RCD

5. Protection against switchboard internal arc faults

17. Understand how to apply NEC Code/KSA electrical building regulations or codes requirements for the installation of electrical equipment in given damp situations

1. Limitation of installation of equipment in classified zones

2. Selection and location of equipment suitable for installation in given classified zones

3. Additional protection by RCD

4. Equipotential bonding in showers, bathrooms, swimming pools and spa pools

18. Understand how to install, modify and test electrical equipment for construction and demolition sites

1. Supply and installation requirements

2. Protection of circuits

3. Initial and periodic inspection and testing

4. Portable tool safety testing and tagging system

19. Understand how to perform effective safe isolation of any equipment

1. Preparation of a safe work method statement (SWMS) or job safety analysis (JSA) for effective safe isolation

2. Safe methods for identifying source of supply to be isolated

3. Switching-off, lock-out and tagging procedures

4. Safe methods for confirming effective and safe isolation

20. Understand how to apply relevant electrical building regulations or codes requirements and electricity distributor’s requirements

1. Installation of underground and overhead consumer mains

2. Termination of consumer mains at pillars, pits, mains connection boxes and consumers’ switchboards

3. Installation of unprotected consumers’ mains to minimize the risk of a short-circuit current

4. Installation of bonding conductors where required

5. Application of relevant codes to installation and termination of specialized components, including: thermoplastic insulated cables; elastomer sheathed cables; XLPE sheathed cables; high temperature cables; armored cables; and neutral screened cables

21. Understand how to systematically commission and decommission

1. Commissioning safety procedures

2. Circuit voltage testing

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electrical equipment and installations

3. Phase rotation checks

4. Functional testing

5. Instrument and control parameter settings

6. Decommissioning safety procedures

7. Identification of circuits with their control and protection devices

8. Impact of isolation on other parts of an installation

9. Tagging, testing and earthing

10. Safe removal of equipment

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Unit 17 - Install medium voltage control gear and switchgear ETUET-1-0017-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers the assembling and mounting of control gear and switchgear, including the

interconnections within a switchboard enclosure intended to operate at voltages up to 1,000

V AC or 1,500 V DC. It encompasses the practice of safe work procedures; the following

standards, specifications and component manufacturers’ requirements; the matching of

equipment with that specified; the termination of cables and connection of wiring; and the

completion of necessary documentation.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to install control gear and switchgear

1.1 Establish and follow OHS risk control measures for work preparation

1.2 Obtain and understand work instructions, including layout and wiring diagrams

1.3 Seek advice from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others

1.4 Obtain materials required for the work

1.5 Obtain necessary tools, equipment and testing devices and check for correct operation and safety

2. Install control gear and switchgear

2.1 Follow established occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control work measures

2.2 Check circuits as being isolated where necessary

2.3 Safely and appropriately fit switchgear and control gear

2.4 Make interconnections

2.5 Carry out routine quality checks

2.6 Safely test completed switchboard against work instructions and industry standards

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2.7 Follow procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor

2.8 Carry out work efficiently and without waste

3. Carry out quality checks of assembled control gear and switchgear

3.1 Follow established OHS risk control measures for work completion

3.2 Ensure quality of assembled switchboard panel against work instructions and industry standards

3.3 Use prescribed solutions where corrective actions to assembled components are necessary

3.4 Complete work report forms accurately

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Prescribed processes and measures

c) Standard operating procedures

2. The learner will assemble, mount and connect representative-type control panels (comprising more than essential services) and general supply main switches, metering and sub main controls.

3. The learner will work with commonly used switchgear and other equipment which may include relays, contactors, motor starters, variable drives, transformers, fuses, load break switches, switch fuses, circuit breakers, air breaks, oil, interlock devices, busbars, cleats and bus ties.

4. The learner will be asked to

a) Follow assembly instructions

b) Correctly select and place switchgear and control gear

c) Make connection without damaging switchgear or control gear

d) Adhere to quality procedures

e) Deal with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions

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Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand switchgear and control gear mounting and wiring techniques

1. Safety issues associated with switchgear and control gear assembly and installation

2. Types of switchgear and other equipment

3. Labeling and numbering, including cable and component labeling and identification and the use of terminal strips to assist with fault finding

4. Component layout including:

a) Wiring and schematic diagrams

b) Placement /layout of power circuit devices and components

c) Placement/layout of control circuit devices and components

5. Choice of switchgear and control gear taking into account voltage and current ratings, overload and fuse settings, and number of operations

6. Other considerations such as:

a) Earthing

b) Size of power and control circuit conductors

c) Equipment layout methods and accessories

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Unit 18 - Prepare for general electrical installations ETUET-1-0018-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers the arrangement and termination of circuits, control, and protection devices

and systems for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000 V AC or 1,500 V DC.

It encompass knowledge and application of schemes for protection of persons and property,

correct functioning, ensuring compatibility with the supply, arranging installation into

circuits, and selecting and arranging switchgear/control gear and protective devices to meet

compliance requirements and documenting arrangement decisions. The unit also covers the

arrangement and assembly of busbars.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare to arrange electrical installations circuits, control and protection

1.1 Determine the extent and nature of the installation from job specifications

1.2 Obtain and understand the safety and other regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation shall comply

1.3 Determine load requirements for individual current-using equipment

2. Arrange electrical installations circuits, control and protection

2.1 Arrange circuits, control and protective devices to ensure safe and functional operation of the installation and to comply with technical standards and job specifications and requirements

2.2 Arrange and terminate earthing to comply with the multiple earthed neutral (MEN) system requirements

2.3 Select protective devices to meet the required switching and tripping currents, coordination, and discrimination for overload and short-circuit protection

2.4 Select residual current devices to meet the required circuit, switching, and tripping currents required

2.5 Select switchgear/control gear to meet current, voltage, and IP ratings and functional requirements

2.6 Arrange switchboards to accommodate control and protective devices, links, safety services, and other distributor equipment

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2.7 Arrange and assemble busbars: form, make and connect busbars and test completed assembly

3. Document electrical installation circuits, control and protection arrangements

3.1 Obtain evidence from manufacturers/suppliers that electrical equipment selected complies with safety requirements

3.2 Document reasons for selections made, including calculations

3.3 Document electrical installation arrangement and specifications for all selected items

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Prescribed processes and measures

c) Standard operating procedures

2. The learner will develop general electrical installations comprising a main switchboard, supplying lighting, socket outlets and fixed appliances. The learner will also work with a distribution board separate from the main switchboard and a circuit supplying a three-phase load and a fire pump.

3. The learner will fabricate and assemble different and representative sized busbars assemblies, one of which must be custom made.

4. The learner will develop skills to:

a) Determine the extent and nature of the installation for job specifications

b) Obtain and understand the safety and other regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation shall comply

c) Determine individual load requirements

d) Arrange and terminate circuits, control and protective devices to comply with all requirements

e) Select circuit protective devices residual current device that comply with all requirements

f) Select switchgear and control gear that meet current, voltage and IP ratings and functional requirements

g) Follow busbar assembly instructions

h) Form and make up busbars correctly

i) Terminate busbars correctly

j) Obtain evidence of compliance for the equipment selected

k) Document installation arrangement, specification for items selected and reasons for the selections made

l) Deal with unplanned events

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Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand safety principles to which electrical systems in building and premises shall comply

1. Safety principles as given in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) electrical building regulations or codes with deemed-to-comply requirements given in regulations or codes

2. Compliant methods for providing protection – included are those for providing protection against direct and indirect contact, thermal effects, unwanted voltages, overcurrent, fault currents, overload, overvoltage, and injury from mechanical movement.

3. Requirements for installation design and selection of equipment - includes compliant protection arrangements, correct functioning, compatibility with supply, estimation of maximum demands, voltage drop considerations and arrangement of circuits

2. Understand circuit and control arrangements

1. Reason for dividing electrical installations into circuits

2. Factors that shall be considered in determining the number and type of circuits required for an installation

3. Daily and seasonal demand for lighting power, heating and other loads in a given installation

4. Number and types of circuits required for a particular installation

5. Diagrams/schedules of circuits for given installations

6. Application and arrangements of SELV and PELV circuits

7. Application and arrangement of an isolated supply

3. Know about the hazards and risks in an electrical installation

1. Effects on the human body of various levels of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) current and duration of current flow for various current paths

2. Risk of ignition of flammable materials due to the thermal effects of current or electric arcs in normal service of an electrical installation

3. Risk of injury from mechanical movement of electrically actuated equipment

4. Protection against direct contact (basic protection.

5. Use of extra-low voltage

4. Know how to protect against indirect contact

1. Methods and devices that comply with wiring rules for providing protection against indirect contact.

2. Components of the “automatic disconnection of supply” method of protection against indirect contact

3. The terms “touch voltage” and “touch current”.

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4. The current path when a short circuit fault to exposed conductive parts of an appliance occurs

5. Protection against indirect contact by the use of Class II equipment, electrical separation, residual current devices (RCDs), extra-low voltage, and electrical separation

6. Protection requirements for damp situations

5. Understand the principles of earthing

1. The meaning of the following terms: earthed, earthed situation, earth electrode, equipotential bonding, multiple earthed neutral (MEN) system, protective earth-neutral (PEN) conductor, main earthing conductor, protective earthing (PE) conductor, functional earthing, MEN link

2. Selection of minimum size-earthing conductor for a range of active conductor sizes and materials

3. Parts of an earthing system and the purpose of each

4. Typical arrangement for a MEN earthing system

5. Arrangements of protective earthing conductors that comply with the wiring rules

6. Requirements for equipotential bonding in a range of installation situations

7. Installation of a MEN earthing system for a single phase installation

6. Know how to protect against overload and short circuit current

1. Overload current or fault currents in an electrical installation

2. Equivalent circuit of an earth fault-loop

3. Level of fault current possible at a given point in an installation from the fault-loop impedance and data from the electricity distributor

4. Methods and devices that comply with the KSA electrical building regulations or codes providing protection against the damaging effects of overload and fault current

5. Requirements for coordination between protective devices and conductors

6. Requirements for coordination of protection devices for discrimination and back-up protection

7. Know about the devices used for automatic disconnection of supply

1. Operating principles of thermal/magnet circuit breakers, of common types of fuses, and of residual current devices (RCD)

2. Time/current curves, tripping characteristics of various types of circuit breakers that comply with the requirements of the Wiring Rules.

3. Time/current curves fusing characteristics of various types of fuses that comply with the requirements of the Wiring Rules

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4. Time/current curves tripping characteristics of various types of RCDs that comply with the requirements of the Wiring Rules

5. Factors in a fault loop that will affect the impedance of the circuit

6. Maximum impedance of an earth fault-loop to ensure operating of a protection device

7. How to select a fuse for fault current limiting protection

8. How to draw switchboard wiring arrangements of 2-pole RCDs, 4-pole RCDs, combination RCD/miniature circuit breakers (MCB)s

8. Understand the factors involved in protection against over voltage and under voltage

1. Causes of over voltage and how this may affect the electrical system

2. Methods for protection against over voltage

3. Causes of under voltage and how this may affect the electrical system

4. Methods for protection against under voltage

9. Know about control of an electrical installation and circuits

1. Switch types, current and voltage ratings, and IP rating and where these apply

2. Switch requirements for isolation, emergency, mechanical maintenance and functional control

3. Control arrangement for complete installations with and without safety services and an alternative supply

10. Understand the role and function of switchboards and distribution boards

1. Purpose, types and applications

2. Physical and circuit arrangements for whole current and current transformer (CT) metering.

3. Physical and circuit arrangements of main switches, circuit protection devices, fault-current limiters and metering equipment, and other distributor equipment

4. Compliance requirements (includes location and access, arc fault protection, identification, construction suitability, equipment marking, wiring, fire protection and arc-fault protection)

11. Understand busbar properties and design considerations

1. Chemical and metallurgical properties of busbars, including those made of copper, aluminum, copper clad aluminum and hard drawn copper

2. Annealing

3. Types of high conductivity copper

4. Design considerations including:

a) Electrical and thermal resistance

b) Mechanical strength in tension, compression, and shear

c) Resistance to fatigue failure

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d) Electrical resistance of surface films

e) Ease of fabrication

f) Resistance to corrosion

g) First cost and high eventual recovery value

h) Choice of busbar materials

i) Creep properties

j) Fatigue properties

k) Self-extinguishing arcs in control unit (CU) and arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

l) Insulated busbar

m) Provision for busbar expansion

5. Current carrying capacity: standard cross sections of bar; current ratings; temperature rise

6. Form, function and selection of stand-off insulators.

7. Effects of short circuit, for example:

a) Temperature rise

b) Electromagnetic stresses

c) Cleats and structural supports

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Unit 19 - Install wiring for multiple access ETUET-1-0019-2-4

Purpose:

This unit covers the installation, maintenance and modification of telecommunications

wiring/cabling in buildings and premises.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare for installation of telecommunications wiring

1.1 Identify and establish risk control measures and prepare for remote power feeding

1.2 Determine the nature and location of the work from documentation or in discussion with appropriate person(s)

1.3 Plan cable routes within the constraints of the building structure and regulations

1.4 Determine earthing requirements with consideration of existing earthing arrangements, where applicable, and cable system earth upper and lower resistance limitations

1.5 Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices and check for correct operation and safety

2. Install and maintain cabling 2.1 Establish and follow occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Check installed support structure to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation

2.3 Ensure catenary supports are secured to building structure and tensioned where necessary to ensure cable weight can be carried in operating conditions with interference and safety segregation maintained

2.4 Install protective earthing of metal work

2.5 Handle cables/wires in accordance with tension and bending stress requirements

2.6 Label uniquely telecommunication outlet ends of cable to match identifier at originating location

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2.7 Place and secure cable to maintain safety and interference segregation

2.8 Tighten cable ties without causing cable sheath damage or transmission impairment and trim them flush to prevent risk of personal damage

2.9 Manage clearances, segregation, and appropriate depth of underground cables

2.10 Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cable pairs, where required

2.11 Protect telecommunications reference conductor (TRC) or communications earth system (CES) or earth wire insulation against damage and segregate TRC/CES and protective earths

2.12 Follow procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for direction.

2.13 Install cabling efficiently without waste

2.14 Carry out routine quality checks to ensure cabling complies with requirements

3. Terminate and test cables and earth wires

3.1 Follow established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

3.2 Remove cable sheath so as to allow for correct termination length

3.3 Install terminating modules and cable pairs neatly and sequentially fanned for termination

3.4 Terminate conductors in accordance with recommended color code sequence

3.5 Earth the cable shield (if applicable)

3.6 Carry out visual inspection to confirm termination color code sequence has been followed prior to end-to-end testing of wire and pair termination integrity

3.7 Test and clearly label cable pairs

3.8 Terminate TRC/CES/Earth wires with recommended connectors

3.9 Maintain TRC/CES /Earth wire continuity at all times and observe interface requirements with electrical systems

3.10 Test TRC/CES /Earthing installation for continuity, insulation resistance, and conductive resistance

3.11 Label earthing system

3.12 Confirm the compatibility of alterations with existing systems and new work tested both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems

3.13 Terminate cabling efficiently

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3.14 Carry out routine quality checks and fix defects

4. Complete cabling work, records and reporting

4.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

4.2 Clean the work site and make it safe

4.3 Create, update, and store record sheets/electronic logs and plans of cable location, type, and infrastructure

4.4 Create or update cable pair record books/electronic logs to provide an accurate record of pair locations, inter-connections, and usage

4.5 Document and report cabling completion

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Prescribed processes and measures

c) Standard operating procedures

2. Cabling may be installed in the following environments:

a) Indoor environments include locations such as: ceilings, false ceilings, riser shafts, internal wall space, under floor, damp situations, and within workstations

b) Outdoor environments include cable installations on external walls and underground and/or aerial cabling

c) On private and public property

d) Underground cabling including shared trenches with electrical LV cables and/or other utilities

e) Aerial cabling installations, which may include the sharing of poles with LV/HV electrical power cables/terminations

f) Larger commercial and industry installations involving many lines, multi-pair cables, backbone cabling, and multi-storey buildings

3. Cabling types may include: suspension, catenary wire, ducts, cable tray, line poles, pipes, pits, wall and island mounted patched and jumperable distributors including types CD Campus Distributor (CD), Building Distributor(BD), FD Floor Distributor(F) and LD Local Distributor (LD):

a) Cable trays may be galvanized steel or PVC: perforated low or high sided, single or multi-channel

b) Cable ducts may be closed, open, PVC, metal, single or multiple channel. Includes: copper twisted pair from 2 pair upwards but must include 2 and 4 pair and at least one larger cable (50 pair or greater)

c) Cable and topology may be chosen to suit a range of applications including analogue voice (3.4 kHz bandwidth), digital voice (64 KB/s) and digital (2 MB/s ISDN)

4. Cable conductor identification codes may be color coded, banded, numbered or lettered.

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5. The learner will develop an understanding of telecommunications installation and maintenance practices which include the termination of a jumperable distributor (CD/BD) with a capacity of 100 pairs or greater; the termination of a non-jumperable distributor; and the termination of a patch panel.

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand principles of telecommunications telephony and switching

1. Principles and characteristics of sound including sound characteristics, sound waves, distortion, attenuation, resonant frequency and sound pressure levels

2. Transmission of sound including compression, rarefaction, sound transmission, wavelength, inverse square rule (attenuation), and basic telephone construction

3. Telephone transmitters functions and types, including capacitive and moving coil transmitters

4. Telephone receivers functions and types

5. Telephone circuits including components, operation of basic telephone, operation of basic facsimile machine and cables used, color, and termination types

6. Overview of earthing and protection including the function and requirements of earthing

7. Customer switching systems (CSS), interfaces, and devices including system distribution frames (SDF) and power fail and line interface requirements (e.g. indial, ISDN, rotary groups, extension, tie-line circuits)

8. Installation of CSS including documentation; telecommunications installation regulations; CSS interfaces; and KSA telecommunications installation regulations and codes for SDFs

9. Installation and termination requirements overview including: telecommunications installation regulations, codes and requirements; technical standards; programming of CSS; and metering and public/pay phones

10. Hazards including electronic components and circuits, printed circuits boards, physical and chemical hazards, static discharge

2. Understand telecommunications installation and maintenance practices

1. Telecommunication cable types including construction, characteristics and applications

2. Cable identification including plans and drawings, labeling and documentation

3. Building structures, materials and sequencing including building types, timber frame, brick veneer, double brick, metal frame, parts of a building, sequence of construction, stages of construction where electrical work is completed, environmental and heritage awareness purpose and regulations

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4. Cable installation including hazards, cable damage prevention, cable dispensers, cable enclosures, types, fixing, regulations, distribution boxes and back mounts, and systems

5. Termination boundaries and devices including electrical connections, hazards and regulations

6. Indoor and outdoor methods of cable preparation, terminations and hauling mechanisms

7. Earthing concepts including:

a) MEN system

b) Communication earthing system

c) Telecommunication reference conductor

d) Earthing cable shield

e) Testing

f) Earth barriers

g) Purpose of earth testing instruments

h) Earth potential rise

i) Earthing test procedures

j) Interpretation of results

8. Surge suppression and system including purpose, types, operation, installation techniques and earthing requirements

9. Cable shielding and interference including:

a) Electromagnetic interference (EM)I/radio frequency interference (RF0I principles

b) Sources

c) Reduction techniques

d) Earthing cable shields

10. Telecommunication earthing systems including hazards, solutions, installation, termination, line taps and testing:

a) Installation of protective earth(s) for over voltage and surge/spike suppression

b) Installation of protective earth barriers for segregation, cable tray, duct and metal equipment enclosures

c) Running of equi-potential bonding conductors to multiple earth neutral (MEN) and use of earth stakes

d) Installation of functional earth(s) including telecommunications reference conductor (TRC) and CES communications earth system (CES) types to provide customer switching system facilities

e) The earthing of screened cable, barriers and cable trays for the reduction/elimination of interference from electromagnetic, radio frequency and power sources

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Purpose:

This unit covers the installation and termination of high performance data copper cabling in

buildings and premises intended for connection to a telecommunications network.

Recommended learning hours: 72

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria:

1. Prepare for installation of copper cabling

1.1 Identify, establish and follow risk control measures and procedures

1.2 Establish and implement risk control measures for safety hazards that have not previously been identified

1.3 Determine the nature and location of the work from documentation or in discussions with appropriate person(s)

1.4 Plan cable routes within the constraints of the building structure, firewalls, cultural/heritage requirements and regulations

1.5 Seek advice from appropriate persons to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others

1.6 Obtain tools and material and check for correct operation

1.7 Check preparatory work to ensure no damage has occurred and that it complies with requirements

2. Install and modify copper cables

2.1 Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

2.2 Install or modify cables to comply with manufacturer specifications, technical standards and job requirements with sufficient excess to effect terminations

2.3 Discuss established methods for dealing with unexpected situations with appropriate person(s)

2.4 Deal safely with unexpected situations with the approval of an authorized person

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2.5 Undertake ongoing checks of the quality of installed or modified wiring

2.6 Efficiently undertake cable installation and modification without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment

3. Terminate copper cables 3.1 Follow OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work

3.2 Prepare cables for termination

3.3 Fit over voltage protection devices to cables with metallic components

3.4 Earth cable shields

3.5 Maintain twist ratio of structured metallic cables

3.6 Terminate twisted pair cables

3.7 Conduct cable performance tests accurately and document the results

3.8 Identify and rectify causes of defects found during testing

3.9 Deal with unexpected situations safely and with the approval of an authorized person

3.10 Undertake ongoing checks of the quality of installed wiring

3.11 Carry out cable terminations efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment

4. Document and verify copper cabling installation and performance

4.1 Follow OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures

4.2 Clean the work site and make it safe

4.3 Make final checks to the installed cabling ensuring it conforms to requirements

4.4 Issue documentation certifying system performance to appropriate person(s)

Skills scope

1. The learner will work with documents and procedures, which may include the following:

a) Relevant specifications and/or legal requirements

b) Prescribed processes and measures

c) Standard operating procedures

2. The learner will install and modify performance structured metallic cables across different cabling systems.

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3. The learner will develop the following skills:

a) Read and interpret drawings related to cable layouts, cable schedules and apparatus locations

b) Route, place and secure cables to comply with requirements

c) Maintain fire integrity

d) Prepare and terminate each type of cable to comply with requirements

e) Conduct cable performance test accurately

f) Identify and rectify anomalies

g) Complete the necessary documentation accurately

h) Deal with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions

4. Learners will work with equipment and other items commonly used with data communication cabling.

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand copper communication cable installation and modification practices, and the application of safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations

1. Telecommunication cable types: construction, characteristics and applications

2. Cable identification: plans and drawings, labelling and documentation

3. Cable installation hazards, cable damage prevention, cable dispensers, building construction, small-scale buildings and commercial buildings

4. Fixing devices, including:

a) Bracketed assemblies

b) Hard wall fixing devices

c) Soft wall fixing devices

d) Ties

5. Cable enclosures: types, fixing and regulations

6. Distribution boxes and back mounts: systems and termination boundaries and devices

7. Electrical connections: hazards and regulations

8. Indoor and outdoor methods of cable preparation, terminations and hauling mechanisms

9. Design principles of category 5 and 6 structured cabling

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10. Category 5 and 6 structured cabling installation systems: coaxial cable construction and uses

11. Category 5 and 6 structured cabling performance requirements, including:

a) Approved practices

b) Safety requirements

c) Connectors

d) Terminating tools

e) Continuity tests

f) Fault diagnosis

g) Recording results

12. Selection of cable and cabling hardware, covering:

a) Cable characteristics

b) Higher performance cable types

c) Requirements of National Standards

13. Testing of category 5 and 6 cabling

14. Local area network cabling systems:

a) Coaxial cables

b) Coaxial cable installation systems

c) Twisted pair cable installation systems

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Purpose:

The purpose of this unit is for learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in

managing their work within their area of responsibility. Learners will develop skills in being

able to plan, organize and manage their own work, and understand how to maintain and

improve this. They will also be able to review and reflect on their work practice, asking for

feedback from colleagues about their performance.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria

1. Plan and organize own work 1.1 Plan pieces of work according to their importance and in relation to objectives and deadlines

1.2 Identify the resources needed to complete the work

1.3 Monitor work progress and complete relevant documentation

1.4 Adapt work plans to reflect changes to work priorities or deadlines

2. Maintain and improve own work

2.1 Discuss and agree personal objectives with an appropriate colleague

2.2 Identify current skills and plan how to address any skills gaps

2.3 Draw up a personal development plan showing ways of addressing skills gaps

3. Review and reflect on own practice

3.1 Review skillset and targets for skills development

3.2 Ask for feedback from colleagues on performance and what could be done to improve this

3.3 Review and update personal work objectives after feedback

3.4 Review own performance against objectives and targets

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Skills scope

1. Personal development plans include:

a) Priorities

b) Target dates

c) Development activities

2. Development activities include:

a) Formal courses

b) Research

c) Work experience

d) Personal study

e) Continuous professional development presentations

3. Range of colleagues include:

a) Colleagues within the team

b) Colleagues in area of work

c) Team leader, line manager or supervisor

d) Colleagues in other areas of the workplace (e.g. Human Resources, Finance etc.)

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand how to plan and maintain work effectively

1. The purpose and value of managing own time and commitments effectively

2. Ways of managing time and prioritizing tasks

3. The purpose and value of working according to timeframes

4. Ways of keeping records of work

2. Understand how to review own skills and development

1. The contents of a personal development plan

2. The type of development activities that can be done to address identified gaps in knowledge, understanding and skills

3. The requirements of a personal work role including the limits of personal responsibilities

4. Ways of asking for feedback from colleagues and incorporating this into improvement of work practice

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Purpose:

The purpose of this unit is for learners to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills for

developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and to contribute

effectively to the work of a team.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria

1. Work as a member of a team

1.1 Actively contribute to team planning and work schedule

1.2 Complete team activities and tasks to agreed requirements and deadlines

1.3 Establish open and honest working relationships by contributing ideas and cooperating with colleagues

1.4 Respond promptly and willingly to requests for assistance from colleagues which fall within the limits of own responsibilities

1.5 Give colleagues sufficient and accurate information and support to meet their work needs

1.6 Listen to and consider colleagues’ views, and express own views clearly and accurately

1.7 Exchange opinions and information with colleagues and deal responsibly with any differences of opinion

1.8 Make requests for assistance to colleagues clearly and politely

1.9 Use methods of communication which meet the needs of colleagues

2. Demonstrate positive team working behaviors

2.1 Treat colleagues in a way which shows respect for their views and opinions, and promotes good will

2.2 Make and keep achievable commitments to colleagues

2.3 Inform colleagues promptly of any problems or information likely to affect their own work

2.4 Treat all internal and external contacts with integrity, respect and empathy

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Skills scope

1. Range of colleagues includes:

a) Colleagues within the team

b) Colleagues in area of work

c) Team leader, line manager or supervisor

d) Colleagues in other areas of the workplace (e.g. Human Resources, Finance etc.)

2. Requests for assistance might cover:

a) Technical assistance

b) Personal assistance

3. Information may include:

a) Organizational policies and procedures

b) Written data and information (e.g. reports, written documents etc.)

c) Electronic information (e.g. emails, electronic documents, internet documents etc.)

d) Verbal information

e) Marketing and customer-related information

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand appropriate forms of behavior, communication and interaction necessary for team working

1. The types of work-based constraints and requirements that can affect interactions with colleagues

2. Types of verbal and non-verbal communication and how to use these with colleagues in the workplace

3. Written and spoken communication methods suitable for the workplace

4. The importance of positive working relationships with colleagues

5. Techniques and behaviors designed to encourage positive working relationships

6. Respectful relationships in workplace settings

7. How to interact with colleagues to plan activities and prioritize work

8. Positive behaviors necessary for effective team working

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Purpose:

The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills

to contribute effectively in the workplace. They will be able to demonstrate a range of

appropriate interpersonal skills and behaviors for the workplace, and understand their role

within the organization and how to plan and manage career development.

Recommended learning hours: 36

Skills learning outcomes

The learner will be able to: Performance criteria

1. Demonstrate a range of appropriate workplace behaviors

1.1 Demonstrate and model appropriate behaviors in the workplace when interacting with colleagues and customers

1.2 Demonstrate an awareness of own responsibility as a member of the organization

2. Plan and manage skills development and career progression

2.1 Do activities that will maintain an up-to-date level of skills, knowledge and understanding for their job role

2.2 Use methods to identify and improve working practice

2.3 Identify a range of possible career options in chosen sector

2.4 Identify training and development suitable for progression in chosen sector

2.5 Prepare and tailor a CV for a particular job role within chosen sector

Skills scope

1. Range of colleagues includes:

a) Colleagues within the team

b) Colleagues in area of work

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c) Team leader, line manager or supervisor

d) Colleagues in other areas of the workplace (e.g. Human Resources, Finance etc.)

e) Customers

2. Behaviors appropriate to the workplace:

a) Positive attitude to work

b) Courtesy and friendliness

c) Ability to meet deadlines

d) Taking responsibility for own work

e) Good attendance and punctuality

f) Honesty and integrity

g) Adaptability and flexibility in responding to requests

h) Motivation to do and improve own work

3. CV features include:

a) Personal information

b) Education and qualifications

c) Work experience

d) Personal qualities and interests

e) Referees

Knowledge learning outcomes

The learner will: Knowledge scope

1. Understand the importance of appropriate behaviors in the workplace

1. Positive attitudes and behaviors within the workplace

2. Ways of interacting with colleagues in a manner appropriate for the organization

3. Own role in and contribution to the organization

4. Employer expectations within the workplace and the sector

5. Ways in which professionals work in the sector and what it means to be a professional

2. Understand the importance of career planning and progression

1. Own skills, experience and knowledge and how it relates to job roles in the sector

2. Ways to develop own skillset to match job role requirements and opportunities for development

3. Training and development opportunities in chosen sector and how these may contribute to career development