Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 114 views

    15869

    Uploaded by

    danial
    15869

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    15869

    Uploaded by

    danial
    114 views4 pages
    15869

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    15869

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    114 views4 pages

    15869

    Uploaded by

    danial
    15869

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 4

    15869 version 2

    27-May-05
    1 of 4

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND


    MAINTENANCE
    Install electrical equipment in damp
    situations

    level: 4

    credit: 3

    final date for comment: May 2009

    expiry date: December 2010

    sub-field: Electrical Engineering

    replacement information: This unit standard and unit standard 15871 replaced unit
    standard 2018 and unit standard 2029.

    purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to plan the
    installation of, and install, electrical equipment in damp
    situations.

    entry information: Open.

    accreditation option: Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.

    moderation option: A centrally established and directed national moderation


    system has been set up by the ElectroTechnology Industry
    Training Organisation.

    special notes: 1 This unit standard has been developed for learning and
    assessment on-job.

    2 Achievement of this unit standard does not by itself


    imply that trainees may legally perform prescribed
    electrical work in their own right. Until themselves are
    registered and licensed under the Electricity Act 1992,
    trainees are assisting, and must work under the
    supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical Work when
    carrying out prescribed electrical work. If the
    prescribed electrical work in question is carried out for
    reward the Supervisor of Electrical Work must hold a
    valid practising licence.

    New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2005


    15869 version 2
    27-May-05
    2 of 4

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND


    MAINTENANCE
    Install electrical equipment in damp
    situations

    3 References
    Electricity Regulations 1997;
    Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
    AS/NZS 3000:2000, Electrical installations (known as
    the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules);
    AS 1939 Supp 1-1990, Degrees of protection provided
    by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
    Wallchart 1 (Supplement 1 to AS 1939: 1990);
    Electrical Workers Registration Board, Electricity
    Regulations Compilation 2003. Available from
    Legislation Direct, PO Box 12 418, Wellington;
    Electrical Workers Registration Board, Manual for
    Safety Training in the Electrical Industry, (2000)
    Wellington;
    and all subsequent amendments and replacements.

    4 Definitions
    The term current regulations and standards is used in
    this unit standard to refer to the requirements of the
    above references.
    The term safe and sound practice relating to the
    installation of electrical equipment is defined in AS/NZS
    3000:2000.
    Safe working practices are described in the Manual for
    Safety Training in the Electrical Industry.

    5 Range
    a Demonstration of safe working practices and
    installation in accordance with safe and sound
    practice are essential components of assessment
    of this unit standard.
    b Damp situations may include but are not limited to
    swimming pools, spa pools, cow-sheds,
    freezers, laundries, washrooms, water features,
    hosing down areas.
    c Evidence is required for at least six different
    electrical fittings in one or more damp situations.

    New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2005


    15869 version 2
    27-May-05
    3 of 4

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND


    MAINTENANCE
    Install electrical equipment in damp
    situations

    Elements and Performance Criteria

    element 1

    Plan the installation of electrical equipment in damp situations.

    performance criteria

    1.1 Planning includes location of electrical fittings by consultation with the client and
    reference to drawings where available.

    1.2 Planning includes application of aspects of current regulations and standards


    applicable to the particular installation.

    Range: may include but are not limited to zonal classification of the area;
    degree of ingress protection required for equipment and fittings,
    means of connection, earthing and bonding, mounting height and
    position; access restrictions for water proof, splash proof, and
    weather protected fittings.

    1.3 Planning identifies suitable wiring systems and fittings to match the application
    and the required degree of protection.

    element 2

    Install electrical equipment in damp situations.

    performance criteria

    2.1 All fittings are confirmed as suitable for the installation in terms of current
    regulations and standards.

    2.2 Equipment is installed according to manufacturers specifications and current


    regulations and standards.

    2.3 Installation meets clients requirements.

    2.4 Electrical tests are carried out in accordance with current regulations and
    standards.

    New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2005


    15869 version 2
    27-May-05
    4 of 4

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND


    MAINTENANCE
    Install electrical equipment in damp
    situations

    2.5 Documentation is completed according to current regulations and company


    requirements.

    Comments on this unit standard

    Please contact the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation


    [email protected] if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
    standard.

    Please Note
    Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated inter-
    institutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
    or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.

    Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before


    they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.

    Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
    must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.

    Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
    standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
    AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
    develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
    assessors, and special resource requirements.

    This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0003 which can be accessed at


    http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.

    New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2005

    You might also like