MEM18050 — Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
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What an assessment for MEM18050 must cover
56 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Determine job requirements
- 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Disconnect equipment
- 2.1Determine electrical characteristics of equipment and circuit by reference to circuit drawings, schematics, reference manuals, equipment specifications, identification plate and/or consultation with technical adviser
- 2.2Determine and record equipment characteristics, including direction of rotation, where appropriate
- 2.3Identify point/s of electrical isolation and isolate equipment in accordance with procedures
- 2.4Use all lock-off equipment and signage requirements appropriately
- 2.5Prove electrical isolation using appropriate techniques, procedures and test equipment
- 2.6Note, record and label conductor layout
- 2.7Disconnect conductors and terminate and make safe disconnected cables/connections
3 Connect equipment
- 3.1Identify characteristics of the equipment to be connected and determine connection requirements
- 3.2Check circuit for safe isolation using appropriate test equipment, procedures and techniques
- 3.3Check connections and prepare conductors for termination
- 3.4Connect conductors to equipment in accordance with specifications and regulatory requirements
- 3.5Fasten/seal all cables/wires/conduit to specifications
- 3.6Remove all lock-off equipment and signage
- 3.7Check and test equipment and circuit for compliance with specifications and regulatory and legislative requirements
4 Perform emergency first aid
- 4.1Assess situation to identify points of danger to the injured person and potential rescuer
- 4.2Undertake rescue/recovery of injured person or provide assistance to injured person in accordance with recognised standards/procedures
- 4.3Make contact with the appropriate medical and rescue authorities
- 4.4Record details of first aid given
Performance evidence
- following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
- identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, circuit drawings, schematics, regulatory and legislative requirements to disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
- checking that the electrical equipment is isolated and tagged where necessary in strict accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and procedures using appropriate lock-off equipment and tags/signs
- disconnecting equipment by labelling and recording conductors and making safe disconnected cables/connections using appropriate tools, test equipment, procedures and techniques
- confirming isolation prior to reconnecting fixed wired equipment and checking connections and preparing conductors for termination in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements
- connecting conductors to equipment and fasten/seal cables/wires/conduits using appropriate procedures and tools to relevant specifications and regulatory requirements
- inspecting and testing terminated cables to ensure they comply with continuity and insulation resistance requirements and are safely intended for use
- removing all lock-off devices and signage and checking/testing equipment and circuits for compliance to specifications
- rescuing/recovering of injured person in accordance with appropriate standards/procedures and providing first aid, including contacting the appropriate medical and rescue authorities
- recording details of first aid given
Knowledge evidence
- safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- relevant regulatory requirements
- characteristics of the circuit and the equipment
- point(s) of isolation for the fixed wired equipment and reasons for selecting the particular isolation point(s) and reasons for using earthing, lock-off equipment and signs
- clearances from live parts
- safe isolation
- operational specifications of the fixed wired equipment and connections to be made
- procedures, techniques, tools and equipment to be used for:
- determining and recording equipment characteristics
- isolating the fixed wired equipment and proving electrical isolation
- labelling conductors and recording conductor layout
- disconnecting conductors
- terminating disconnected cables/connections
- checking circuits for safe isolation
- terminating conductors and checking connections
- connecting the conductors to the equipment
- fastening and seal the cables, wires and conduits
- removing lock-off equipment and signage
- checking the operation of the equipment and circuits
- checking and testing the compliance of the equipment with specifications
- potential dangers/risks associated with work
- recognised procedures for the movement and treatment of the injured person, including high voltage (HV) rescue, clearing of airways, care of spinal injuries, treatment of cuts/lesions, burns/scalds and treatment of shock
- appropriate local medical and rescue services
- procedures for incident reporting
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Questions about assessing MEM18050
What does an assessment tool for MEM18050 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM18050 needs to address all 56 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 24 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM18050?
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