Earning Criteria

• The individual can explain the effects of electricity on the human body and describe the four Shock Factors.
• The individual can evaluate the cause-and-effect relationship between voltage, current and resistance in series and parallel circuits.
• The individual can use a multi-meter to measure voltage.
• The individual can recognise and explain the types of Circuit Protection devices to include fuses, MCB’s and RCD’s and RCBO’s.
• The individual can explain all the engineering controls in place to protect against contact with LIVE conductors.
• The individual can competently and safely measure voltage in LIVE electrical circuits powered with DC and AC (single and 3-phase).
• The individual can list all the procedural measures that should be taken to reduce risk of exposure to electrical hazards such as shock and Arc flash hazards.
• The individual can perform risk assessments before opening Panels.
• The individual can isolate power and verify that power is isolated.
• The individual can explain how a range of real recorded accidents could have been avoided.
• The individual can explain earthing systems to include TN_C and TN_S systems.
• The individual can evaluate why and when LOTO is required.
• The individual can understand employer and employee responsibilities under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Clause 86.