This unit is designed to meet the practical competencies of the EWRB Teaching Guidelines for Electrical Service Technicians, which is a requirement for registration as an Electrical Service Technician (EST).
Achievement of this unit standard alone does not entitle trainees to legally perform prescribed electrical work without supervision. Until registered and licensed under the Electricity Act 1992, trainees are assisting, and must work under supervision when carrying out prescribed electrical work.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- make up single-phase and three-phase extension leads;
- replace fixed wire fittings protected by RCDs;
- connect single-phase appliances to the supply using flexible cords;
- test and connect induction motors;
- reinstate circuit protection after operation of fuses;
- disconnect and re-connect single-phase appliances connected to fixed wiring, and test appliances for safety and compliance;
- perform supply voltage and current tests on portable single-phase appliances;
- disconnect and reconnect three-phase sub-circuits;
- identify electrical fittings and accessories, flexible cords, and cable types; and
- demonstrate and apply knowledge of heating control circuits.
