COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

UNIT TITLE : TERMINATE AND CONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRING AND ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT
UNIT CODE : ELC724202
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, (and) attitudes and values needed to terminate and connect electrical wiring and electronic circuits

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1. Plan and prepare for termination/connection of electrical wiring/electronics circuits 1.1. Materials are checked according to specifications and tasks
1.2. Appropriate tools and equipment are selected according to tasks requirements
1.3. Task is planned to ensure OH & S guidelines and procedures are followed
1.4. Electrical wiring/electronic circuits are correctly prepared for connecting/termination in accordance with instructions and work site procedures
2. Terminate/connect electrical wiring/electronic circuits 2.1. Safety procedures in using tools are observed at all times and appropriate personal protective equipment are used
2.2. All work undertaken safely in accordance with the workplace and standard procedures
2.3. Appropriate range of methods in termination/connection are used according to specifications, manufacturer’s requirements and safety
2.4. Correct sequence of operation is followed
2.5. Accessories used are adjusted, if necessary
2.6. Confirm termination/connection undertaken successfully in accordance with job specification
3. Test termination/ connections of electrical wiring/electronics circuits 3.1. Testing of all completed termination/ connections of electric wiring/electronic circuits is conducted for compliance with specifications and regulations using appropriate procedures and equipment
3.2. Wiring and circuits are checked using specified testing procedures
3.3. Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures


RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE
1. Materials 1.1 Materials included the following but not limited to:
1.1.1 Soldering lead
1.1.2 Cables
1.1.3 Wires

2. Tools and equipment 2.1 Tools for measuring, cutting, drilling, assembling/disassembling. Tool set includes the following but not limited to:
2.1.1 Pliers
2.1.2 Cutters
2.1.3 Screw drivers
2.2 Equipment
2.2.1 Soldering gun
2.2.2 Multi-tester
3. Personal protective equipment 3.1 goggles
3.2 gloves
3.3 apron/overall
4. Methods 4.1 Clamping
4.2 Pin connection
4.3 Soldered joints
4.4 Plugs
5. Accessories 5.1 Accessories may include the following but not limited to:
5.1.1 brackets
5.1.2 clamps


EVIDENCE GUIDE

1. Critical aspect of competency Assessment must show that the candidate:

1.1. Undertook work safely and according to workplace and standard procedures
1.2. used appropriate termination/ connection methods
1.3. followed correct sequence in termination / connection process
1.4. conducted testing of terminated connected electrical wiring/electronic circuits using appropriate procedures and standards

2. Underpinning knowledge 2.1. Use of tools
2.2. Use of test instruments/equipment
2.3. Electrical theory
2.4. Single phase AC principles
2.5. Wiring techniques
2.6. DC power supplies
2.7. Soldering
3. Underpinning skills 3.1. Reading skills required to interpret work instruction
3.2. Communication skills
3.3. Soldering techniques

4. Method of assessment 4.1. The assessor may select two (2) of the following assessment methods to objectively assess the candidate:
4.1.1. Observation
4.1.2. Oral Questioning
4.1.3. Practical demonstration

5. Resource implication 5.1. Tools for measuring, cutting, drilling, assembling/disassembling, connecting. Tool set includes the following but not limited to:
5.1.1. screw drivers
5.1.2. pliers
5.1.3. cutters

6. Context of Assessment 6.1. Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated environment