Position and install electrical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the skills and procedures necessary for positioning and installing electrical equipment and systems in engineering construction plants while complying with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation. It emphasizes the need to interpret specifications accurately and utilize appropriate methods for installation.

Performance Criteria

• Work safely, complying with health, safety, environmental legislation, and local procedures.
• Prepare the work environment, materials, tools, and equipment appropriately.
• Follow engineering drawings and specifications during installation.
• Implement temporary support systems as needed.
• Position, install, and secure electrical equipment according to specifications.
• Undertake ingress protection procedures.
• Complete all required connections to installed equipment.
• Ensure installed components are free from damage.
• Protect the installation from environmental factors.
• Verify installation meets specifications and follow handover procedures.
• Reinstate the work area post-installation.
• Address issues within personal control and report unresolved problems.

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Relevant legislative and safety practices.
• Preparation and reinstatement requirements for work areas.
• Engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Electrical installation techniques and the need for temporary supports.
• Consequences of incorrect installations.
• Proper tools for installation tasks.
• Procedures for checking equipment conditions.
• Ingress protection techniques and significance.
• Final installation checks and handover processes.
• Responsibilities for tool and equipment usage and security.

Relevent Roles

• Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Staff.