Restricted – Disconnection/Reconnection of Fixed Wired Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
Description
This Skill Set is for persons wishing to disconnect and reconnect low voltage (LV) fixed wired electrical equipment which is incidental or a primary and regular function of work related to a principle work function.
It includes working safely on electrical equipment, isolating LV electrical supplies, selecting and using testing and measuring devices, disconnecting and reconnecting electrical equipment, terminating and connecting cables and conductors in accordance with Australian Standards, and completing required reporting.
This excludes disconnecting or reconnecting circuits at a switchboard or to general electrical accessories (including switches, socket outlets, light etc); or installation of or alteration to any part of the fixed electrical wiring system (defined as electrical installing work).
Skill set requirements
A total of 2 units of competency must be attained.