TIE17(Ex) Install, Gland and Terminate Power Cables
  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
Additional Details

TIE17(Ex) Install, Gland and Terminate Power Cables

Issued by Connected Competence

The candidate has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and ability to safely and accurately select, dress, gland and terminate cables into a suitable component certified for use in explosive atmospheres, and tray using appropriate materials, equipment, tools and techniques. The component must also contain suitable Ex rated terminals.

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
Additional Details

Skills

  • Assuring Continuing Competence
  • Carry Out An Inspection Of The Existing Installation
  • Connect Wiring As Per Provided Diagrams
  • Correct Tool Useage
  • Gland And Terminate Cables Into A Suitable Component Certified For Use In Explosive Atmospheres
  • Inspection and Testing
  • Practical Skills
  • Safely Isolate
  • Select And Dress Cables
  • Select And Install The Appropriate Cable
  • Working In Hazardous Areas
  • Working Safely

Earning Criteria

  • The candidate has successfully completed and demonstrated the following:
  • Importance of health and safety in the workplace and understands relevant aspects of current health and safety legislation and always demonstrated this understanding
  • Observes any specific safety requirements relating to the preparation and correct use of the materials, tools, equipment and methods of working
  • Prepare work areas, materials, equipment and tools to dress, gland and terminate cables into the provided components and trays. Safely isolate the supply and carry out an inspection of the existing installation, recording any defects
  • Select and install the appropriate cable, glands and cable crimps or lugs. Secure the cable to the tray. Install any required earthing, correctly connect the wiring as per the provided diagram, and fit the appropriate markers to the outer cable and cores
  • Inspect and test the cable and accessories and record the results on appropriate documentation. Reinstate the work area

Standards

Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Systems and Equipment (Plant)
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding. NOS are developed by Standard Setting Organisations who consult with employers and stakeholders across each of the UK nations.