TE25640 – Inspect and Certify Electrical Work
Module code
TE25640
Module title
Inspect and Certify Electrical Work
Prescription
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- apply advanced knowledge of the Electricity Act 1992, the Electricity Regulations 1997, Electrical Standards, and Codes of Practice;
- use electrical test instruments for inspection purposes;
- inspect electrical installations; and
- record inspection results.
Programmes
- BT0101
- TE1101
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
6
Delivery method
- Not Web enabled
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 60
Resources required
- Content
- Element 1
Apply advanced knowledge of the Electricity Act 1992 (the Act), the Electricity Regulations 1997 (the Regulations), Electrical Standards, and Codes of Practice.
Performance criteria
1.1 Provisions of the Act and Regulations are applied for given practical situations within the scope of work performed by registered electrical inspectors.
Range - provisions of the Act and Regulations relating to - electrical safety, registration and licensing of electrical workers, restrictions on electrical work, discipline, audits, disputes, accident reporting, testing of prescribed electrical work, certification of prescribed electrical work, certification of installations disconnected from electrical supply for six months or more, certification of connectable installations (Electrical Warrants of Fitness), connection of prescribed electrical work, inspection of prescribed electrical work, periodic safety checks of electrical installations.
1.2 Codes of Practice and Standards are applied in terms of given practical situations within the scope of work performed by registered electrical workers.
Range - AS/NZS 3000:2000, AS/NZS 3000:2007, NZECP's, AS/NZS 3001:2001, AS/NZS 3002:2002, AS/NZS3003:2003, AS/NZS 3004:2002, AS/NZS 3012:2003, AS/NZS 2381.1:2005, NZS 3019 (Int) 2002.
Element 2
Use electrical test instruments for inspection purposes.
Range - insulation resistance tester, earth fault loop impedance tester, phase rotation tester, resistance tester, voltage tester, residual current device tester.
Performance criteria
2.1 Instruments are selected to suit the type of measurement.
2.2 Instruments are set and calibrated, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
2.3 Measurements are made in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and industry practice.
2.4 Instruments are used in a manner that causes no danger to persons or damage to instruments or equipment.
Element 3
Inspect electrical installations.
Range - a minimum of three electrical installations from the range of prescribed electrical work requiring inspection under Regulation 41. The electrical installations inspected must cover at least three of categories (a) to (f) under Regulation 41, inspection work performed under Regulations 43A, 46, 47, and 97.
This element can only be assessed under the supervision of a registered Electrical Inspector.
Performance criteria
3.1 Visual inspection confirms compliance with the electricity regulations, codes and/or standards that apply to that installation, and/or identifies aspects of non-compliance.
3.2 Electrical testing confirms compliance with the electricity regulations, codes and/or standards that apply to that installation, and/or identifies aspects of non-compliance.
Element 4
Record inspection results.
Range - requirements of Electrical Regulations 39, 40, 41, 42, 43A 46, 47, 50, 51, 69, and 97.
This element can only be assessed under the supervision of a registered Electrical Inspector.
Performance criteria
4.1 Measurements are recorded in accordance with current legislative requirements on the appropriate prescribed forms.
4.2 Compliant installations are certified, and Certificates of Compliance, Certificates of Verification, and Warrants of Electrical Fitness are issued as applicable in accordance with legislative requirements.
4.3 Non-compliant work is documented and reported in accordance with legislative requirements and industry practice. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Teaching and Learning Resources:
A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. These include:
Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents
Students will also be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec
