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Title / Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electrical equipment storage in the electrotechnology industry
Level / 2 / Credits / 6
Purpose / This unit standard is for people who are currently working to provide electrical equipment in the electrotechnology industry and need to know how to protect and store electrical equipment.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment storage, and traceability and compliance requirements;
–demonstrate knowledge of storing and handling techniques for different types of electrical equipment;
–place electrical equipment in storage; and
–maintain electrical equipment stock in storage.
Classification / Electrical Engineering > Electrical Equipment
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment on-job.
2Definitions
Industry practice – practice used and recommended by organisations involved in the electrotechnology industry.
Organisational requirements include all documented policies, procedures and instructions pertaining to electrotechnology equipment management.
Quarantine includes any holding area, secure area, or area set aside where equipment may be held pending a safety inspection and clearance for quality and quantity checks.
Manufacturer instructions includes all instructions for the handling and storing of cables, electrotechnology components and accessories.
Current regulations and standards refers to the requirements of the references below.
3References
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996;
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015;
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
AS/NZS 3820:2009, Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment;
AS/NZS 3832:1998, Electrical installations – Cold cathode illumination systems;
AS/NZS 4701:2000, Requirements for domestic electrical appliances and equipment for reconditioning or parts recycling;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment storage, and traceability and compliance requirements.
Performance criteria
1.1Elements and processes of electrical equipment storage are described in accordance with organisational requirements.
Rangeelements may include but are not limited to – inwards, quarantine, returns, issue, despatch, inventory control, purchasing and supply, cataloguing;
evidence required for all elements used in the candidate’s workplace;
processes include – checking stock for electricity safety, tagging, observing environmental restrictions for electrical equipment storage.
1.2Terms used in electrical equipment storage are defined and their applications described in accordance with organisational requirements and industry practice.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – last in first off (LIFO), first in first off (FIFO), just in time (JIT), lead time, paid on delivery (POD), free on board (FOB), delivery in full on time (DIFOT), IP rating, Twin and Earth (T&E).
1.3Electrical equipment storage systems and equipment are described.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – cable jacks, cable reeler, drum, bin, rack, reel, pallet, container, conveyor, forklift, forkhoist.
1.4The supply route and compliance documentation of two types of cable and two types of lamp are traced from raw material to the customer in accordance with organisational requirements and current regulations and standards.
Rangecables – conduit wire, control cable, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), flex, neutral screen, solid aluminium, steel wire armoured, stranded aluminium, telecommunications cable (extra low voltage), tough plastic-sheathed (TPS);
lamps – sodium, tungsten, mercury vapour, metal halide, general lighting services (GLS).
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of storing and handling techniques for different types of electrical equipment.
Performance criteria
2.1Location and storage requirements are described for three types of cable, three types of lamp and four accessories, in accordance with current regulations and standards.
Rangetypes of cable may include but are not limited to – conduit wire, control cable, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), flex, neutral screen, solid aluminium, steel wire armoured, stranded aluminium, telecommunications cable (extra low voltage), tough plastic-sheathed (TPS);
lamp types may include but are not limited to – sodium, tungsten, mercury vapour, metal halide, general lighting services (GLS);
accessories may include but are not limited to – toggle, rocker, push-button, pull-cord, single-pole, double-pole, intermediate, one-way and two-way switches and switch mechanisms, timers, time delay switches, light dimmers, one-gang, two-gang, flush box, surface box, permanent connection unit, socket outlet (power point), junction box; watertight, hose-proof, or weather-protected accessories; batten holder, recessed light (down-light), passive infrared (PIR) sensor, strip light fitting, pendant and ceiling rose, bayonet-cap and Edison-screw lampholders, fluorescent light fitting, starters, gas discharge light fittings.
2.2Techniques used to handle each of the ten items described in 2.1 are identified and described.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – conveyors, forklifts, forkhoists, wheeled loaders, pneumatic systems, reels, overhead cranes.
Outcome 3
Place electrical equipment in storage.
Rangeevidence required for three types of cable, three types of lamp, and four accessories.
Performance criteria
3.1Storage requirements are matched to the equipment type.
3.2Equipment is stored and location recorded in accordance with organisational requirements, manufacturer instructions and current regulations and standards.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – manual label, bar-coding and/or computer system.
3.3Waste packaging is disposed of in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer instructions.
Outcome 4
Maintain electrical equipment stock in storage.
Performance criteria
4.1Storage conditions are maintained to meet manufacturer instructions, organisational requirements, and current regulations and standards to ensure that optimum condition of equipment stock is maintained.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – dust, dryness, humidity, temperature, dangerous goods, vertical, horizontal, weight, fragility, environmental restrictions for electrical equipment.
4.2Equipment stock is rotated to meet shelf life limitations and organisational requirements.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – conduit cement, emergency lighting, batteries.
4.3Organisation of storage areas is maintained to meet organisational requirements and current regulations and standards.
4.4Records are updated in accordance with organisational requirements.
Planned review date / 31 December 2020Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 25 July 2007 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 2 / 15 March 2012 / N/A
Revision / 3 / 15 January 2014 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 4 / 31 May 2018 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0003
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The Skills OrganisationSSB Code 100401 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018