ElectricalIndustryTrades

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Electrical(Electrician) Electrical(ElectricalMachineRepair) Electrical(SwitchgearandControlGear)

InformationGuidefor TradeRecognitionApplicants

August2011

DEMONSTRATINGYOURTRADESKILLS
Evidenceoftradeskillsandpracticalexperience:
If you are seeking recognition in one of the electrical industry trades, you must provide evidence that demonstrates your skills, training, practical experience and duration of employment in the tradeofatleastfour(4)years.Supportingevidenceshouldinclude:

Work related references from employers and/or trade qualified supervisors confirming the duration of employment in the trade and detailing the type of work you have performed, procedures applied and tools and equipment used related to the trade for which you are applying. Note: References must be on youremployersletterhead,signedanddated. Either job journals, work diaries, log books, photographic evidence or work experience records that illustratethetypeandextentoftradeworkyouhaveperformed. Certificates and/or achievements of formal training related to the trade including any skill development profilingrecordsorreports.Testimonialsoftradeskillsmayalsobeused. Employment records in the trade and any other evidence demonstrating that you are experienced, adequatelytrainedandcompetenttodotradework.

Traderecognitionapplicationandassessmentprocess:
Self Assessment

RefertotheElectricalIndustryTradesoutlinedon Page4and5andconsiderthedescriptionofwork andskillrequirementsofeachtrade.

UsetheSelfAssessmentchecklisttoconfirm:
Whichtraderelatestoyourskills&experience,and Thatyourevidencewillsupporttraderecognitionin thattrade.

Lodge Application

CompletetheNSWVocationalTrainingTribunal (VTT)ApplicationforaRecognisedTrade Certificateandensurethatallthesupporting evidencerelatestothetraderequested.

LodgeyourapplicationwiththeVTTUnitorState TrainingCentre(STC)withtherequiredfee. Ifallevidencerequiredisincluded,yourapplication willbesubmittedtotheVTTforassessment

VocationalTrainingTribunal(VTT) AssessmentandDetermination

TheVTTwillassessyourApplicationforTrade Recognitionagainsttherequiredskills,experience anddurationofemploymentinthetradeandmake adetermination.

TheVTTmaydetermineto: Approveorrefuseyourapplication,or Requestmoreinformation,or Inviteyoutointerviewtoobtainmoredetail,or Arrangefurtherinvestigation/assessmentof yourskills&experienceatyourworkplace,or RequestyoutodoaTradeTest(SeePage6).

ApplicantsAPPROVEDbytheVTTwithappropriateandsufficienttradeskills,trainingandexperienceinthe tradeofatleastfour(4)yearswillbeissuedwitha: CertificateofProficiencyifyouhavebeenawardedtherelevantqualificationbyanRTO,or CraftCertificateifyouhaveNOT beenawardedtherelevantqualificationbyanRTO.

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SELFASSESSMENTELECTRICALINDUSTRYTRADES
ElectricalIndustryTradeClassificationsandSkillRequirements:
Electrical industry trade employees in NSW are involved in a range of specialised trade work. Different trade classifications are declared for these trades in NSW based on the type of work undertaken. Following is a descriptionofthedifferentelectricalindustrytradeclassificationsandalistoftheskillrequirementsforeach trade.

Consider the descriptions and skill requirements of each specialised electrical industry trade classification andusethechecklisttoconfirmwhichtradematchesyourskillsandexperience.

ElectricalTrade Classificationsin NSW DescriptionofTradeWorkandSkillRequirements Self Assessment CheckList

Icanprovide evidencefor theseskills withmy application:

Electrical (Electrician) trade workers select, install, set up, test, Electrical (Electrician) fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment inindustrial,commercialanddomesticsettings. Trade [Licenserequired Coreskillrequirementsinclude: Dismantle,assembleandfabricategeneralelectricalcomponentsas inNSW]

wellasfixandsecureelectricalequipment Solveproblemsinextralowvoltagesinglepathcircuits,multiplepath directcurrentcircuits,electromagneticcircuitsandinsingleand threephaselowvoltagecircuits Useelectricaldrawings,diagrams,schedulesandmanuals.

Specialisedskillrequirementsinclude:
LaywiringandterminateaccessoriesforELV Installwiringandaccessoriesforlowvoltage(LV)circuits(includinga rangeofLVpowercables,datacablesandcablesupportsystems suchasmetalandnonmetalconduit/trunkingandunderground systems) InstallLVelectricalapparatusandassociatedequipment(including switchboards,circuitprotectiondevices,power/heatingandlighting apparatus,AC/DCmotors,transformersandassociatedcontrols) Selectandarrangeequipmentforgeneralelectricalinstallations (includingdesign,install&terminationofconsumermains,sub mains&finalsubcircuitsANDexperiencewiththeMENwiring system) Findandrepairfaultsinelectricalapparatusandcircuits(including faultfindingLVpowerandcontrolcircuitwiringaswellas mechanicalrepairstoelectricalgear) Developandconnectcontrolcircuits Verifycomplianceandfunctionalityofgeneralelectricalinstallations (mustincludetestingofinsulation,earthcontinuity/resistance, polarity&faultloopimpedancetesting).

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ElectricalTrade Classificationsin NSW DescriptionofTradeWorkandSkillRequirements Self Assessment CheckList

Electrical (Electrical Machine Repair) Trade

[NONLicensed trade]

Electrical (Electrical Machine Repair) trade workers maintain and Icanprovide repair electrical machines and associated controls within a evidencefor theseskills variety of industrial and commercial contexts. They overhaul, withmy repairandrewindmotors,transformersandcontrolgear. application: Coreskillrequirementsinclude:
(SameascoreskillrequirementsforElectrical(Electrician)Trade)

Specialisedskillrequirementsinclude:
Windcoils(includingselectionofwireandinsulationtospecifications andsetup/operationofwindingmachines) Placeandconnectcoils(includinginsulationpreparation,coil forming,interconnectionandtermination) Rewindandrepairofsinglephaseandthreephaselowvoltage inductionmachines(includingdismantling,repairandreassemblyof machinecomponents,statorpreparation,windingspecifications, windingtypesandconnections) ConductelectricaltestsonLVmachines(includingfaultfindingof single&threephasemotorsand/ortransformersandtesting methodsusedtoverifyelectricalsafetyandoperation) DisconnectandreconnectfixedwiredLVelectricalequipment (includingisolationprocedures,testingpriortoreconnection).

Electrical (Switchgear & Control Gear) trade workers construct, Icanprovide Electrical evidencefor (Switchgear assembleandwireswitchboardsandelectricalcontrolpanels. theseskills &Control withmy application: Gear)Trade Coreskillrequirementsinclude: (SameascoreskillrequirementsforElectrical(Electrician)Trade) [NONLicensed trade] Specialisedskillrequirementsinclude:
Assemble,mountandconnectswitchgearandcontrolgearincluding makeupandassemblyofbusbars(requiresselectionandplacement ofprotectionandcontrolcomponents,assembleandterminationof busbars) Assembleandwirecontrolpanels(includingpanelwiringtechniques, selectionofcomponentsandcircuitsforspecificelectricalmotor/ transformercontrolapplications) Overhaulandrepairswitchgear,controlgearandmechanical componentsofelectricalmachines(includingfaultfinding) Assembleandconnectcommunicationframesandcabinets Enterandverifyoperatinginstructionsofmicroprocessorequipped devices(includingfunctions&parameters,testing) Develop,enterandverifyprogramsforProgrammableLogic Controllers(includingPLCladderinstructionsforcontrolsystems, connectionandtestingofexternalcontroldevices) DisconnectandreconnectfixedwiredLVelectricalequipment (includingisolationprocedures,testingpriortoreconnection).

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TRADETESTPROCESS,SUPPORTANDDETAILS
TradeTestProcessandSupport:
IftheVocationalTrainingTribunal(VTT)requiresyoutodoaTradeTest,thefollowingprocesswillbeapplied andsupportwillbeprovidedtoensureyouhaveeverychanceofsuccess. Trade Testing is designed to assess a broad sample of knowledge and practical skills related to the electrical industry trade that matches your skills, training and experience. Results of the Trade Test will provide the VTTwithadditionalinformationtosupportyourapplicationfortraderecognition. Please consider the Trade Test details on the following The VTT requests you to undertake a Trade Test. pages to assist with your IfyoudecidetoproceedwiththeTradeTestyouwillneedto decision and preparation for theTradeTest. paytherequiredTradeTestfee.OncethefeeispaidtheVTT willarrangeaTradeTestwithaTAFENSWCollege. TradeTesthelpincludes: Interpreter services at yourrequest. Adjusting assessment methods for those with a TAFENSWwillcontactyouabouttheTradeTestandmake disability or learning difficulty. arrangementsforyoutoreceiveinformationaboutthe TradeTestandassistanceprovidedbytheCollege. You should arrange to familiarise yourself with the College workshop facilities & equipmentpriortothetest. YouwillberequiredtoattendtheTradeTestatadateand You are required to bring your own safety gear timescheduledbytheCollege.TheTradeTestwillbe such as proper footwear, supervisedbyatechnicalexpertwhowillbeassessingyour safetyglasses&clothing. You may bring your own practicalskillsandknowledgerelatedtotheTrade.
tools,meters,equipment.

AreportonyourachievementsintheTradeTestwillbe submittedtotheVTTfollowingthetest.

Your College Trade Test supervisor / assessor will NOT be able to give you feedback on your achievements in the Trade Test UNTIL AFTER the VTT has reviewed the results and provided you with a WRITTEN RESPONSE to your applicationforrecognition.

TheVTTwillconsideryourTradeTestachievements,advice providedbytheTAFENSWCollegetechnicalexpertandyour applicationandeither:

ApproveyourapplicationandissueaCraftCertificate. Refuseyourapplicationandrecommendyouundertake furthertrainingandexperienceinthetrade.

If you are seeking recognition in a full national qualification related to the Trade, TAFE NSW offers recognition (RPL) services such as the Skills Express RPL process for Electricians. You should be employed in the trade to facilitatethisprocess.

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TradeTestDetails:
Trade Tests for the electrical industry trades will take place at a TAFE NSW College determined by the VTT. The test is supervised by a TAFE NSW technical expert and is usually conducted in one day taking approximately5to6hourstocomplete. TheTradeTestisintwoparts(PartAKnowledgeTestandPartBPracticalSkillsTest).Detailsofeachpart have been described below to assist you to prepare for the test. You should familiarise yourself with knowledgerequirementsandthepracticalskillrequirementsofyourselectedtrade.

PARTA:

ElectricalKnowledgeTest

The electrical knowledge test is designed to provide evidence that you can apply basic electrical trade knowledge to circuits and equipment to a level that meets acceptable requirements of electrical industry trades. The electrical knowledge test covers core knowledge requirements across the three electrical trades outlinedinthisdocument.Thetestincludes:
KnowledgeTask

Basicdccircuitsanalysis, connectionand measurement. Basicsingleandthree phasecircuitsanalysis andmeasurement.

Detail Singleandmultiplepathdcseriesandparallelcircuits: calculationsofcurrent,voltageandresistanceandmeter connections/readings. Single phase ac circuits: calculations of voltage, current and ac power Phasor relationships & analysis: current & voltage in ac resistive,inductive,capacitivecircuits Three phase supply: line and phase voltage measurement and socketoutletpolarity. Star (Wye) and Delta connections of single phase transformers toathreephasesupply Transformerturns,voltageandcurrentratios; Singlephasetransformerwindingconnections. Basicdcmotorconnectionsandanalysis Basicsinglephaseandthreephaseacmotorconnections Basic three phase ac motor starter circuit connections (main andcontrolcircuits). Adverseeffectsofelectromagneticinduction Inductorsandinductance Magneticpolesofmachinesandsolenoids. Mandatorytestingofelectricalequipmentincludingcontinuity, earthandinsulationresistance Using appropriate electrical test equipment and range selection.

Transformerconnections, analysisand measurement. Basiccircuitsforelectrical machinesandcontrols. Electromagneticeffectsin accircuitcomponents. Electricalequipment testingandconnection.

ThefollowingreferencesmayhelpyoutopreparefortheKnowledgeandPracticalSkillstests.

Jenneson&Harper,2010,ElectricalPrinciplesfortheElectricalTrades,6thEd,McGrawHill

Hampson&Hanssen,2008,ElectricalTradePrinciples:aPracticalApproach,2ndEd,Pearson

Pethebridge&Neeson,2010,ElectricalWiringPractice,7thEd,Volumes1&2,McGrawHill

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PARTB:

PracticalSkillsTest

Thepracticalskillstestincludesanumberoftasksdesignedtoassessabroadrangeofpracticaltradeskillsto alevelthatmeetsacceptablerequirementsofeachoftheelectricalindustrytrades. Thepracticalskillstestsoutlinedbelowcovertherequirementsofeachofthethreeelectricaltrades outlinedinthisdocument. PLEASENOTE: Onlyconsider tasks & detail of the Practical SkillsTestrelevanttoyourtradeapplication

Electrical(ELECTRICIAN)PracticalSkillsTest
PracticalTask

Cablepreparationand jointingtechniques. Flexiblecabletermination andpolarity. Selectionandconnection ofcircuitprotection devicessinglephase. Installationoflowvoltage enclosedwiringsystem cablesinstalledinconduit.

Installationoflowvoltage unenclosedwiringsystem cablesinstalledonaflat surface.

Isolation,disconnection, testingandreversalofa threephaseinduction motor. Electricaltestingof equipmentandcircuitsto verifysafetycompliance andoperationalintegrity.

Detail Preparationofcablestofitlugtypes(essentialtoensurelugis mechanicallysoundandelectricallysafe) Solderedterminationofstrandedcables. Preparationofflexiblecabletofitplugandsocketto specifications Terminationsmechanicallysound,electricallysafeandpolarity inaccordancewithstandards. Selectionofsuitablecircuitprotectiondevicesforsinglephase circuitsinadomesticinstallation Connectionofcircuitprotectiondevicesatadistributionboard MENsystem. Selectandwireappropriatecabletypeandcablesizeforan enclosedwiringsystemconnectingLVsingleandthreephase socketoutlets Selectionandpreparationofmetallicandnonmetallicconduit typesandaccessoriesincludingconduitbending,settingand support Useofappropriatemandatorytestingproceduresandtest equipmenttoensurethesafetyandintegrityofthecables, conduitsandsocketoutletspriortoconnectiontothesupply. Selectionandwireappropriatecabletypeandcablesizeforan unenclosedwiringsystemconnectingLVsinglephasemixed powerandlightingcircuit(correctconnectionandpolarity) Correctcablepreparation,terminationandinstallationsupport ofcablesandaccessories Useofappropriatemandatorytestingproceduresandtest equipmenttoensurethesafetyandintegrityofthecablesand accessoriespriortoconnectiontothesupply. Correctisolation,disconnectionandconnection(including connectionsrequiredtoreversedirection) Selectappropriatetestequipmentandapplyelectricalteststo ensuresafetyandcorrectmotoroperation. Selectionofappropriatetestequipment,meterrangeselection andtestingprocedurestotest: o Continuity,polarityandinsulationresistance o ContinuityandinsulationresistanceofClassIand ClassIIequipment o Singlephasepowerandlightingcircuitinstallation priortoconnectingtosupply.

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Electrical(ELECTRICALMACHINEREPAIR)PracticalSkillsTest
PracticalTask

Applicationofpractical knowledgetogeneral machinerepair. Sizingwindingconductors anddeterminingcoilturns forarewind. Prewindingpreparation forathreephase inductionmotorrewind. Prepareandfitwinding insulation,windandplace coilsforarewind. Connectstatorcoilsofa threephaseinduction motor. Windingtestsandgeneral faulttestsrelatedto electricalmachines.

Detail Motorwindingandwindinginsulationtypesincludingcoil windingcharacteristicsandbasiccalculationsrelatedtosingle &threephasemotors Singleandthreephasemotorcomponents,typicalfaultsand faultremedies. Useofappropriateequipment,wiregaugeandinsulation chartstodeterminecoilturns,conductorsizeandtemperature ratingsofinsulationforamotorrewind. Useofappropriateequipmentandtechniquestodetermine polesandstatorslotsfromnameplatedetails Calculationofcoilsperpole,coilspergroupandidentification ofcoilspanfromappropriateChordFactordatasheets. Measure,cutandfoldandcorrectslotinsulation Windandplacecoils Useappropriatetechniquestoavoidinsulation/coildamage. Identifystartsandfinishesofcoilwindings Connectcoilsinstar(wye)configurationandwithcorrect polarityforthethreephases Solderandinsulatejoinsandlacewindings. Selectionanduseofappropriatetestequipmenttotestcoil continuityandinsulationresistance Generalfaulttestingmethodstofindshortandopencircuits onstatorwindings,rotorbars,armaturesandearthfaults.

Electrical(SWITCHGEAR&CONTROLGEAR)PracticalSkillsTest
PracticalTask

Manufacturecopperbus bar. Assembleandconnecta threephaseinduction motorstarter.

Detail Useappropriatetools,materialsand equipmentmanufacture acopperbusbartopredeterminedspecifications. Useappropriatetools,equipmentandcircuitdiagrams Selectionandmountingofcorrectcircuitbreakers,fuses, contactors,overload/timerrelaysandotherexternalcontrol devicesforathreephaseinductionmotorstarterassembly; Selection,wiringandterminationofcorrectcircuitconductors forpowerandcontrolcircuits Pretestofcircuitsafetyandoperationpriortoconnectionto supply. ConversionofschematiccircuitdiagramstoPLCladder diagramincludingcorrectaddresslabelingofinputandoutput devices. Correctisolation,disconnectionandconnection(including connectionsrequiredtoreversedirection) Selectappropriatetestequipmentandapplyelectricalteststo ensuresafetyandcorrectmotoroperation.

PLC(ProgrammableLogic Controller)ladder diagrams. Isolation,disconnection, testingandreversalofa threephaseinduction motor.

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