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Qualification Handbook Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering)

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The Qualification

Overall Objective for the Qualifications

This handbook relates to the following qualification:

DAO Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering)

This qualification provides the standards that must be achieved by individuals that are

employed in the Royal Engineer Electrotechnical trade.

Pre-entry Requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed a Royal Engineer electrical trade assessment

course

Unit Content and Rules of Combination

This qualification is made up of a total of 32 mandatory units and one optional unit. The optional unit (Carry out Overhead Linesman (OHL) tasks) is intended to be taken by nominated candidates as preparation for specific tasks/duties as required by organisational requirements. This unit also appears in the L4 qualification. To be awarded this qualification the candidate must achieve a total of 108 credits as shown

in the table below.

Mandatory

Units

Unit Reference

Number

Unit Title

Level

GLH TQT Credit

Value

R/616/7458 Determine requirements for a safe working environment (Common unit with L4 qual)

3 15 20 2

R/616/7461 Plan an Electrotechnical task 3 18 20 2

D/616/7463 Prepare hand tools, power/electric tools & equipment for a Electrotechnical trade task

2 15 20 2

H/616/7464 Select materials and consumables for an Electrotechnical trade task

2 8 10 1

T/616/7467 Mark out materials for an Electrotechnical trade task

2 7 10 1

A/616/7471 Direct Current (DC) theory 3 70 70 7

F/616/7472 Apply the Theory of Direct Current (DC) Machines

3 37 40 4

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J/616/7473 Alternating Current (AC) Theory 3 60 60 6

L/616/7474 AC machine theory 3 50 60 6

R/616/7475 Electronic Theory 3 36 40 4

Y/616/7476 Installations Theory 3 170 170 17

D/616/7477 Install trunking systems 2 10 30 3

H/616/7478 Install Support Systems for Cables 2 6 20 2

K/616/7479 Install Conduit Systems 2 6 30 3

D/616/7480 Install Wiring Systems 3 51 70 7

H/616/7481 Earthing Installations 3 10 10 1

K/616/7482 Install Single and Three Phase Circuits and Components

3 95 110 11

M/616/7483 Inspect Test and Commission single phase Electrical Installations

3 54 60 6

T/616/7484 Install Heating and Heating Controls 3 18 30 3

A/616/7485 Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

3 8 10 1

F/616/7486 Renewable Energy Systems 3 10 10 1

J/616/7487 Low Voltage Underground Cables (UGC)

3 47 70 7

L/616/7488 Site & operate Field Electrical Power Supplies (FEPS) generator set

3 15 20 2

R/616/7489 Carry out equipment documentation

2 5 10 1

J/616/7490 Install & Operate Variable Tactical Electrical Generator (VTEG)

3 10 10 1

L/616/7491 Install & Operate Lightweight Field Generator (LFG)

3 10 10 1

R/616/7492 Install and Operate In-Service Lighting Towers

3 10 10 1

Y/616/7493 Install & operate Field Electrical Power Distribution Systems (FEPDS)

3 10 10 1

D/616/7494 Install & operate Power Management Distribution Systems (PMDS)

3 10 10 1

H/616/7495 Install & operate Lighting and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS)

3 10 10 1

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K/616/7496 Advise on a Standard ME (Electrician) task

3 5 10 1

M/616/7497 Apply standard supervisory techniques

3 6 10 1

Total Credits 108

13 credits at L2

95 Credits at L3

T/616/7498

Carry out Overhead Linesman (OHL) tasks (Optional unit)

3 125 140 14

Age Restriction This qualification is available to learners aged 17 years and over. Opportunities for Progression This qualification creates the opportunity to progress to Higher Trade Training on the ME (Electrician) Class 1 course, and if successful a DAO Level 4 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering) Exemption No exemptions have been identified. Credit Transfer Credits from identical RQF units that have already been achieved by the learner may be

transferred.

Glossary of abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning

AC Alternating Current

ACoP Approved Code of Practice

ADS Automatic Disconnection of Supply

AED Automatic External Defibrillator

AESP Army Equipment Support Publication

ATUD

(1001)

Authority to Use Documentation

AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator

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BMS Building Management System

BS British Standard

c.s.a. Cross sectional area

CAT Cable Avoidance Tool

CDU Catering Distribution Unit

CECC Cenelec Electronic Components Committee

COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

DC Direct Current

DCT Data Collection Tool

DOL Direct On Line

DP Double Pole

e.m.f Electro motive force

ECC Earth Continuity Conductor

ECCM Earth Continuity Conductor Monitor

ELV Extra Low Voltage

ENAs Energy Networks Association

ERM Earth Resistance Monitor

ESCQR Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity regulations 2002

EWAR Electricity at Work Regulations

EWC Equipment Works Card

FEPDS Field Electrical Power Distribution Systems

FEPS Field Electrical Power Supplies

FMT (1000) Form, Motor Transport

FP200 &

400

Types of fire protected cable

GIU Generator interface unit

H&S Health and Safety

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HASAW Health and Safety at Work act

HMI Human Machine Interface

HV High voltage (>1000V)

IEE Institution of Electrical Engineers

JAMES Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions

JCR James Conditioning Report

kA Kilo Amp

LAPDS Lighting and Power Distribution Systems

LDU Local Distribution Unit

LED Light Emitting Diode

LFG Lightweight Field Generator

LGIU Large Generator Interface Unit

LPC Lightning Protection Conductor

LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas

LPL Lightning Protection Level

LPS Lightning Protection System

LPZ Lightning Protection Zone

LV Low voltage (50 – 1000V)

m.m.f. Magneto motive force

MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker

MICC Mineral Insulated Copper Clad (cable)

MVA Mega Volt Amp

OHL Overhead lines

p.u. Per unit (value)

PAT Portable Appliance Test/ing

PCB Printed Circuit Board

PCLM Protective Conductor Loop Monitor

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PFI Private Finance Initiative

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

PMDS Power Management Distribution Systems

POC Point of Contact

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride

RCD Residual Current Device

RF Radio Frequency

RMS Root Mean Square (value)

SI units International System of Units

SMART Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time bound

SP Single Pole

SWA Steel Wire Armoured (cable)

SY cable Type of control cable also YY & CY

TP Triple pole

TP & N Triple Pole and Neutral

TT, TN,

TNS, TNC &

IT

Earthing system codes

UCU Utilities Connection Unit

UGC Underground Cables

VTEG Variable Tactical Electrical Generator

XLPE Cross linked polyethylene insulation

Ze External Earth Loop Impedance

Zs Total Impedance

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Qualification Units URN: R/616/7458

Title: Determine requirements for a safe working environment

Level: 3

Credit value: 2

GLH: 15

TQT: 20

Learning outcomes The learner will:

Assessment criteria The learner can:

1 Identify current Health and Safety (H and S) legislation as applicable to the Electrical industry

1.1 Identify current H and S regulations, Approved Codes of

Practice (ACoP) and industry approved guidance applicable to

task

1.2 Identify within the workplace, appropriate sources of information

and guidance on H and S issues

2 Determine a safe systems of work for an electrical trade task

2.1 Identify hazards and risks

2.2 Determine H and S requirements for tools/equipment

2.3 Determine H and S requirements for trade materials

2.4 Identify safe lifting and carrying techniques when lifting items

alone


with assistance from others


with mechanical assistance

2.7 Identify the warning signs and labels of main groups of hazards

or dangerous substances

2.8 Identify types and use of fire-fighting appliances

2.9 Explain the responsibilities of others

2.10 Identify extent of own authority regarding H and S

responsibilities for other personnel

2.11 Identify reporting lines

2.12 Identify safe systems of work

3 Conduct risk assessment for task

3.1 State the precautions for site safety

3.2 Identify personal risk associated with a task

3.3 Identify work area risks associated with a task

3.4 Identify environmental risks associated with a task

3.5 Identify specific hazards associated with a task

3.6 State the safety methods employed on site

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3.7 Identify risks that can be mitigated

3.8 Identify risks that can't be mitigated

3.9 Identify where findings of risk assessments are recorded

3.10 Record findings of the risk assessment

4 Identify safe working areas

4.1 State the importance of working in a safe environment

4.2 Identify considerations affecting the selection of a safe working

area in a workshop

4.3 State the H and S precautions to be taken during electrical

works and when using workshop equipment

4.4 Identify considerations affecting the selection of a safe working

environment on an outside area

4.5 Identify safety considerations when selecting a task area in

hazardous conditions

4.6 Identify safety considerations when required to work at height

4.7 Identify safety considerations when required to work in

restricted spaces

4.8 Identify considerations affecting the selection of an area for the

safe disposal of waste material

4.9 Identify considerations affecting the selection of an area for the

safe storage of task material

5 Identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for trade

5.1 Identify the need for PPE

5.2 Identify types of PPE

5.3 Identify PPE serviceability

6 Identify accident and emergency procedures

6.1 Identify appropriately qualified first aiders or appointed person

and location of first aid facility

6.2 Identify procedures to be followed in the event of an injury to

self and/or other personnel

6.3 Identify the procedure to be followed in the event of fire and

evacuation of premises

Identify the procedure to be taken in the event of dangerous

occurrences or hazardous malfunctions

7 Identify storage requirements

7.1 Identify the storage requirements for tools and equipment

7.2 Identify the safe storage requirements for trade materials

including flammables/ inflammables / fragile sundry items/PPE

8 Carry out emergency first aid for electrical injuries

8.1 Identify an electrical injury

8.2 Carry our primary survey

8.3 Describe how to treat a casualty with burns

8.4 Carry out treatment of unconscious casualty

Additional information about the unit

Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit is about learners working safely in the

electrotechnical environment. Learners will be able to

identify hazards and conduct risk assessments, use

appropriate PPE, apply H&S legislation and carry out First

Aid treatment to a casualty who has suffered an electric

shock.

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Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)

This unit requires the assessment of occupational

competence under realistic conditions wherever

practicable. For the knowledge and understanding

component of the unit, assessment from a learning and

development environment is allowed.

Name of the organisation submitting the unit

Defence Awarding Organisation

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URN: R/616/7461

Title: Plan an Electrotechnical task

Level: 3

Credit value: 2

GLH: 18

TQT: 20



1 Identify task deadlines from a briefing

1.1 Identify tasking authority from a briefing

1.2 Identify technical support structure from a briefing

1.3 Identify the task details from a briefing

1.4 Interpret the task details from printed design information/

specification

1.5 Identify task outputs from a briefing

2 Interpret construction drawings, sketches and specifications

2.1 Identify information contained within drawings, sketches and

diagrams

2.2 Identify drawing scales on existing drawings

2.3 Identify relevant signs, symbols and hatchings

2.4 Identify isometric drawings

2.5 Interpret working drawings

2.6 Interpret graphical information

2.7 Communicate specifications to assist in the production of

construction drawings

2.8 Extract information from drawings

3 Interpret engineering drawings and sketches

3.1 Interpret engineering drawings

3.2 Establish the layout of circuits

3.3 Interpret electrical circuit diagram

3.4 Interpret electrical installation drawings and equipment

symbols

3.5 Interpret electrical wiring diagram

3.6 Identify wiring or connection diagrams

3.7 Interpret a sketch

4 Produce working sketches of the task

4.1 Identify sketch requirements to support a task

4.2 Produce a working sketch of an installation for a given task

using standard symbols

4.3 Produce sketches/drawings from existing components

4.4 Apply recognised symbols to locate electric/electronic

equipment on the sketch

4.5 Produce a wiring diagram

5 Determine task solution

5.1 Assess the scope of a trade task

5.2 Identify materials in existing structures and assemblies

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affected by the task requirements

5.3 Identify assumptions and constraints limiting solutions

5.4 Identify suitable new materials that could be used within

possible solutions

5.5 Identify advantages and disadvantages of proposed solutions

5.6 Carry out a risk assessment of proposed solutions

5.7 Select appropriate solution

5.8 Identify standards appropriate to the task

6 Carry out task planning

6.1 Carry out on-site measurements

6.2 Calculate working area size/facilities including storage

requirements (areas, volumes and percentages)

6.3 Determine the materials and consumable quantities required

for the task

6.4 Select personal protective equipment appropriate to the task

6.5 Determine the tools/equipment required for the task

6.6 Identify manpower required to complete a task

6.7 Estimate the time needed to complete the task

6.8 Identify task quality control

6.9 Determine safe system of work for task

6.10 Produce a schedule of works for task

6.11 Plan modifications to existing systems

7 Interface with other trades

7.1 Explain the need for involvement on tasks with other trades

7.2 Identify assistance required from other trades

7.3 Identify hazards to others from own work

7.4 Determine hazards created by concurrent trade work that

effects own work

8 Communicate task solution to tasking authority

8.1 Identify the tasking authority

8.2 Identify the building team

8.3 Identify how to communicate a trade task solution to the

tasking authority

8.4 Communicate a trade task solution including its justification

verbally to the tasking authority

8.5 Communicate a trade task scope of works to the tasking

authority

8.6 Communicate resource requirements for each stage and in

total of a trade task to the tasking authority

8.7 Communicate residual risks of the task to the tasking

authority

8.8 Communicate quality control strategy to the tasking authority


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will be able to plan a

task using and producing relevant technical sketches

for the task, interfacing with other trades as necessary

and communicate a solution to their line management.

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URN: D/616/7463

Title: Prepare hand tools, power/electric tools & equipment for a Electrotechnical trade task

Level: 2

Credit value: 2

GLH: 15

TQT: 20



1 Prepare common and in-service hand tools

1.1 Identify generic hand tools including tools specific to trade in

an electrical tool kit

1.2 Select tools and equipment required for task

1.3 Visually inspect hand tools for serviceability

2 Prepare common, power /electric tools for use

2.1 Identify power/electric tools

2.2 Identify safe working procedures relevant to power/electric

tools

2.3 Follow safety rules associated with power/electric tools

2.4 Visually inspect power/electric tools for serviceability

2.5 Clean power/electric tools after use

3 Prepare working at height equipment

3.1 Identify working at height equipment specific to trade

3.2 Select working at height equipment required for task

3.3 Visually inspect working at height equipment for

serviceability

3.4 Clean working at height equipment after use

4 Communicates un-availability of tools and equipment for task

4.1 Communicate any remedial actions that prevent tools and

equipment use outside the users capability or remit to line

management


Unit purpose and aim(s) Learners will be able to check and prepare hand tools

for use on an electrotechnical task, including

equipment to allow them to work at height.





component of the unit, assessment from a learning

and development environment is allowed.

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URN: H/616/7464

Title: Select materials and consumables for an Electrotechnical trade task

Level: 2

Credit value: 1

GLH: 8

TQT: 10



1 Identify installation materials and consumables

1.1 Determine common types of installation materials and

consumables

1.2 Identify installation materials for a task

1.3 Identify defects in installation materials

1.4 State the importance of ensuring that installation materials

are defect free

2 Procure installation materials and consumables required for a task

2.1 Identify Point Of Contact (POC) from which to procure

appropriate resources

2.2 Identify materials and consumables required to complete the

task

2.3 Assist POC in the identification of materials and

consumables

3 Inspect for compliance reclaimed/locally manufactured installation materials required for a task

3.1 Identify reclaimed installation materials required to complete

the task

3.2 Assist others in the identification of reclaimed installation

materials

3.3 Inspect reclaimed installation materials suitability against

given specifications and details to meet the task

requirements

3.4 Inspect locally manufactured installation materials suitability

against given specifications and details to meet the task

requirements

4 Store material and consumables

4.1 Separate materials and consumables

4.2 Store installation materials and consumables to prevent

theft, damage to them or the task

4.3 Protect the environment when moving, using or storing

material and consumables

5 Dispose of waste material and consumables

5.1 Identify the environmental responsibilities when disposing of

waste material and consumables


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Unit purpose and aim(s) Learners will be able to source consumable materials

for an electrotechnical task, including reclaimed

materials where appropriate, and dispose of waste

material in accordance with statutory and local

regulations and procedures.









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URN: T/616/7467

Title: Mark out materials for an Electrotechnical trade task

Level: 2

Credit value: 1

GLH: 7

TQT: 10



1 Use levelling equipment

1.1 Identify Health and Safety requirements during Marking out

1.2 Identify PPE requirements during Marking out

1.3 State uses of different types of spirit levels

1.4 Explain the significance of bubble and graticule position

1.5 Use spirit level

2 Use tape measure and vertical alignment

2.1 Identify setting-out procedure

2.2 Apply safe working practices

2.3 Use steel tapes

2.4 Use fibron tapes

2.5 Use plumb bobs for setting-out vertical lines

2.6 Use Chalk lines to transfer vertical information

2.7 Use laser setting out equipment

2.8 Identify a datum line/face

3 Prepare to mark out installation material for task

3.1 State the importance of accurate marking out of materials for

task

3.2 Identify tools and equipment used for marking out


3.4 Prepare material surface to accept marking out

4 Transfer dimensions to installation material

4.1 Identify one-time marking out requirement using

conventional marking out tools and equipment to transfer

dimensions to material

4.2 Identify multiple marking out requirements


4.4 Carry out the transfer of dimensions to material

5 Confirm dimensions for marking out installation material


5.2 Identify dimensions within tolerances (if specified) required

for task

5.3 Identify correct orientation of cutting lines required for task


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will be able to use

a range of marking out and measuring equipment to

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prepare material for an electrotechnical task.









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URN: A/616/7471

Title: Direct Current (DC) theory

Level: 3

Credit value: 7

GLH: 70

TQT: 70



1 Explain basic electrical units used and the structure of a material

1.1 State common S.I. units used within the electrical field, their

units and symbols

1.2 Explain simple electron theory

1.3 State the difference between an element and a compound

1.4 State the charges of particles

1.5 Define electric current

1.6 State the main effects produced when an electrical current

flows and a practical use of the effect

1.7 Define the properties of conductors

1.8 State common materials used for conductors within the

electrical environment

1.9 Define the properties of insulators

1.10 State common materials used for insulators within the

electrical environment

2 Explain resistance and resistors

2.1 Show the effects that a conductor’s length has upon the

resistance of that conductor

2.2 Show how the Cross Sectional Area (c.s.a.) of a conductor

effects the resistance of that conductor

2.3 Show how the resistance of a conductor and an insulator are

effected by the type of material used

2.4 Show how temperature effects the value of resistance of a

material

2.5 State Ohm’s Law

2.6 Determine the resistance of an electrical circuit using the

parameters of voltage and current

3 Explain electrical resistance in circuits

3.1 Carry out calculations to determine resistance

3.2 Explain Voltage-Drop in a cable

3.3 Demonstrate how a Voltmeter and Ammeter are used to

measure Voltage and Current in an electrical circuit

3.4 Calculate the power used by an electrical circuit using the

circuit parameters

4 Explain mechanical and heating effects

4.1 Define the terms Force, Energy and Power in mechanical

terms,

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4.2 Show by calculations how energy and power are derived

from a force being applied to an object

4.3 Explain the basis of Pressure and Torque

4.4 Define the terms of Heat and Temperature

4.5 State the units that Heat and Pressure are measured in

4.6 Determine the Heat Energy required too heat an object to a

definite temperature

4.7 Select power rating of electrical appliance to achieve a set

temperature

5 Carry out electrical energy calculations

5.1 Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy

5.2 Determine the amount of energy consumed by a typical

installation in terms of kWh.

5.3 Determine the cost of electricity used by a typical installation

6 Apply basic magnetic theory

6.1 Explain the theory of magnetic fields for permanent magnets

6.2 Determine the magnetic flux and flux density for magnetic

field

7 Explain the theory of electro-magnets, fields and circuits

7.1 Explain the principles of an electro-magnet

7.2 Determine the force (Magneto-Motive-Force (m.m.f)) which

creates a magnetic field

7.3 Explain the magnetic field strength of a magnetic circuit

7.4 Determine the magnetic field strength of a magnetic circuit

7.5 Explain the relationship between Flux Density and Magnetic

Field Strength (Permeability)

7.6 Explain the term Reluctance of a magnetic circuit

7.7 Determine the force experienced by a current carrying

conductor when situated within a magnetic field

8 Explain Electro-Magnetic Inductance and inductors

8.1 Explain the theory of induced Electro Motive Forces (e.m.f’s)

due to a conductor moving through a magnetic field

8.2 Explain the theory of electro-magnetic induction due to

Dynamic induction, calculating values of e.m.f. produced

8.3 Explain the rise and fall of current and voltage when

switching an inductive circuit

8.4 Determine the energy stored within a magnetic field

9 Explain Capacitance and Capacitors

9.1 Describe the parts which make up a basic capacitor

9.2 Describe the construction of different types of basic

capacitors

9.3 Explain capacitance

9.4 Explain dielectric breakdown and a voltage gradient and the

importance of these values

9.5 Determine the value of capacitance and charge

9.6 Explain the action of charging and discharging of a capacitor

9.7 Determine the energy stored in a charged capacitor

10 Explain the principles used in Instrumentation

10.1 Describe the principles used for instruments

10.2 Explain how to extend the range of Ammeters and

Voltmeters

10.3 Describe the function of an Ohmmeter and how it

measures resistance

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10.4 Explain how a Dynamometer instrument is connected to

measure power in a circuit

10.5 Explain the principles of a wheatstone bridge to

determine the resistance of a circuit component

10.6 Demonstrate how to select the correct instrument to

make a measurement

10.7 Explain instrument loading errors, accuracy and

sensitivity

10.8 State the types of instruments used by electricians to

carry out testing


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will know the

fundamental principles of Direct Current theory.









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URN: F/616/7472

Title: Apply the Theory of Direct Current (DC) Machines

Level: 3

Credit value: 4

GLH: 37

TQT: 40



1 Describe the construction of a DC Machine and main principles used in DC Machines

1.1 Define the component parts of a DC machine

1.2 Explain the characteristics of lap windings and wave

windings

2 Define the application of DC generators

2.1 Explain the suitability of DC generators for a given task

2.2 Explain the effects of excitation on the application of a DC

generator

2.3 Explain generator-load characteristics

3 Define the application of a DC motor

3.1 Explain the effects of load on a DC machine and

applications

3.2 Explain the methods used to control the speed of a DC

motor and therefore its application

4 State the requirements for a DC Starter

4.1 Explain the principles of operation and the reasons for

overload protection

4.2 Explain the reasons for No-Volt protection

5 Determine the losses produced by DC machines and efficiency of a DC machine

5.1 Define the heat losses incurred in a DC machine


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will know how to

apply Direct Current fundamentals to a variety of

Direct Current machines







Name of the organisation Defence Awarding Organisation

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submitting the unit

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URN: J/616/7473

Title: Alternating Current (AC) Theory

Level: 3

Credit value: 6

GLH: 60

TQT: 60



1 Explain the principles and terminology associated with a sinusoidal quantity

1.1 Define alternating current

1.2 Define terms relating to a sinusoidal value

1.3 Determine the values for sinusoidal values

1.4 Show how sinusoidal quantities can be represented by

phasor diagrams

2 Explain single-phase and three-phase systems

2.1 Define single and three-phase systems

2.2 Describe the types of three-phase systems used

2.3 State the relationship between line and phase quantities

3 Demonstrate by calculation and diagram the operation of circuit components when connected to an alternating supply

3.1 Explain the effects of applying AC to a purely resistive

component

3.2 Explain the effects for applying AC to a purely inductive

component

3.3 Explain the effects for applying AC to a purely capacitive

component

3.4 Define the terms associated with AC series circuits

3.5 Determine the values of impedance, current, phase angle for

a series connected AC circuit

3.6 Define the terms for a series circuit

3.7 Determine the resonant values for a series circuit

3.8 Determine the value of phase and line quantities for

balanced three-phase

4 Explain power quantities associated with AC circuits

4.1 Define the terms of power related to AC circuits

4.2 Describe the reaction of a purely Resistive load connected to

an AC supply

4.3 Describe the reaction of a purely Inductive load connected to

an AC supply

4.4 Describe the reaction of a purely capacitive load connected

to an AC supply

4.5 Carry out calculations for single-phase series AC circuits

4.6 Carry out calculations for three-phase Star/Delta connected

loads

4.7 Explain the effects of having a poor power factor

4.8 Describe the ways in which a poor power factor (lagging) can

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be improved

4.9 Determine the size of capacitor needed to be connected to a

single-phase circuit to correct a lagging power factor

5 Explain the principles and theory of transformers

5.1 State the principles and operation of transformers

5.2 Describe the types of single-phase and three-phase

transformers

5.3 Describe the construction of a transformer

5.4 Define terms for a single phase transformer

5.5 Determine values for a single-phase transformer

5.6 Describe the losses associated with transformers

5.7 Determine the efficiency of single-phase transformers

5.8 State the turns ratios and voltage ratios for three-phase

transformers



fundamental principles of Alternating Current theory.









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URN: L/616/7474

Title: AC machine theory

Level: 3

Credit value: 6

GLH: 50

TQT: 60



1 Explain the principles used by different types of AC motors

1.1 State how induction motors uses the following to produce a

rotational force

1.2 State how the polarity of current and magnetic field affects

the rotation of a motor

1.3 Explain how a rotating magnetic field is produced

2 Identify the parts of an AC motor

2.1 Describe the main parts of a single-phase and three-phase

motors

2.2 Explain the types of rotor used for Inductor motors

3 Explain the methods used to start single-phase and three-phase motors

3.1 State the ways AC motors produce a starting torque

3.2 Describe the types of starter used

4 Explain the principles applied to generate an AC supply

4.1 Describe how electro-magnetic induction is used to generate

an AC supply

4.2 Determine the magnitude of generated voltage in terms of

the machines parameters

4.3 State how the output of an AC alternator is controlled

5 Demonstrate the construction and operation of an AC motor starter

5.1 Identify the types of Starters used with AC Motors

5.2 Explain the operation of an AC starter

5.3 Construct various AC motor starters using individual

component parts

5.4 Identify the different types of protection used for an AC motor

starter

5.5 Demonstrate the testing of an AC motor prior to installation

5.6 Connect up single-phase and three-phase AC motors to

various types of starters

6 Define the efficiency and application of A.C. motors

6.1 State the formulae used to determine the efficiency of an AC

motor

6.2 List the types of losses that occur in an AC motor

6.3 State how the losses in an AC motor are reduced

6.4 Determine the efficiency of an AC motor

6.5 State the applications of different types of AC motors

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apply Alternating Current fundamentals to a variety of

Alternating Current machines









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URN: R/616/7475

Title: Electronic Theory

Level: 3

Credit value: 4

GLH: 36

TQT: 40



1 Identify typical electronic components

1.1 Identify circuit symbols

1.2 Recognise passive components

1.3 Recognise active components

2 Recognise the use of typical electronic components

2.1 Identify rectification circuits

2.2 Identify digital circuits

2.3 Identify control Systems

2.4 Identify wiring diagrams of electronic circuits

3 Construct an electronic circuit

3.1 Identify components from their symbols

3.2 Use a soldering iron to solder components into place on a

printed circuit board (pcb)

3.3 Confirm the correct operation by testing

4 Identify faults in an electronic circuit

4.1 Apply correct health and safety precautions

4.2 Use visual fault finding techniques

4.3 Use testing instruments


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will be able to

recognise and know the use of various electronic

components, construct a circuit using components on

a PCB and fault find using a variety of diagnostic

equipment









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URN: Y/616/7476

Title: Installations Theory

Level: 3

Credit value: 17

GLH: 170

TQT: 170



1 Demonstrate a knowledge of regulations for electrical installations

1.1 Interpret BS 7671 (current edition) requirements for electrical

installations

1.2 Interpret relevant building regulations

2 Demonstrate a knowledge of intake arrangements for electrical installation

2.1 Define the terms used to describe Switch-gear used in L.V.

In-take arrangements

2.2 Describe the type of switching used at the intake of single-

phase supplies

2.3 State the types of switch-gear used for single-phase intake

arrangements

2.4 State the current single-phase requirements of B.S.7671 for

intake arrangements (switch-gear

2.5 Produce block diagrams showing the relationship between

various types of single-phase intake arrangements

3 Demonstrate a knowledge of circuit protection devices (basic and fault protection)

3.1 State the reasons for isolation and switching

3.2 Explain the operation of fuses

3.3 Explain the operation of Miniature circuit breakers (MCB)

3.4 Explain the operation of Residual Current Devices (RCD's)

4 Demonstrate a knowledge of circuits

4.1 State the types of lighting circuits

4.2 State the types of power circuits

5 Demonstrate a knowledge of cable sizing

5.1 State the factors to be considered when determine the c.s.a.

of live conductors for final circuits

5.2 Determine the current demand using diversity for single-

phase

5.3 Determine the live conductor size to be installed for different

types of single-phase circuits

6 Demonstrate a knowledge of conduit/trunking sizing

6.1 Calculate sizes of trunking

6.2 Calculate sizes of conduit

7 Demonstrate a knowledge of lighting

7.1 Explain the nature of light

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/ lighting design 7.2 Explain the laws of illumination

7.3 Calculate illuminance using the inverse square law

7.4 Calculate illuminance using the cosine law

7.5 Calculate the number of lamps required in a room using the

lumen method

7.6 Define the range of luminaires

7.7 Explain the application of luminaires

7.8 Explain the operation of luminaires

8 Demonstrate a knowledge of hazardous areas

8.1 State the classification of hazardous areas

8.2 List examples of hazardous areas

8.3 State the methods used to minimise risk

8.4 Identify apparatus/fittings for hazardous areas

8.5 Identify wiring systems used in hazardous areas

9 Demonstrate a knowledge of special locations

9.1 List special locations

9.2 Interpret BS 7671 regarding specific requirements of special

installations/ locations as applicable to task

10 Demonstrate a knowledge of shock protection for electrical installations

10.1 Explain the term “Fault Protection”

10.2 Explain the term “Basic protection”

10.3 State the methods used to provide fault protection

10.4 State the methods used to provide basic protection

10.5 State the Regulatory (B.S.7671) requirements for shock

protection for TT & TN systems

10.6 Determine that the protective conductor of a final circuit

meets the thermal requirements as laid down by B.S.7671

under fault conditions



principles of an electrical installation, including those

in a range of special locations. They will know about

intake arrangements, protection devices and

hazardous environments.









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URN: D/616/7477

Title: Install trunking systems

Level: 2

Credit value: 3

GLH: 10

TQT: 30



1 Identify trunking systems

1.1 Identify the H and S requirements specific to trunking

systems

1.2 Identify COSHH regulations pertaining to trunking

1.3 List types of trunking

1.4 Identify the parts of busbar trunking

1.5 List trunking accessories

1.6 Identify the requirement for a fire barrier between fire zones

2 Install metal trunking systems


2.2 Determine correct size of trunking prior to a task

2.3 Fabricate preformed bends/sets

2.4 Produce bends and sets in trunking in accordance with the

specification/drawing

2.5 Cut and shape metal using a hacksaw

2.6 Shape metal by filing

2.7 Carry out drilling operations

2.8 Join metal by screw fastener

2.9 Join metal by rivets

2.10 Join metal by self-fastener technique

2.11 Use mechanical jointing system

2.12 Fit metal trunking systems

3 Install PVC trunking systems

3.1 State the applicable COSHH regulations


3.3 Determine correct size of trunking prior to a task

3.4 Produce bends and sets in PVC trunking as specified

3.5 Join plastic trunking using

3.6 Apply mastic sealer to prevent ingress of moisture

3.7 Use prefabricated bends and inspection joints

3.8 Fit plastic trunking systems

4 State the installation requirements of

4.1 List the requirements to fix busbar trunking squarely and

securely

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busbar trunking systems

4.2 State the reasons to Install a fire barrier between fire zones

4.3 State the reasons why busbar trunking systems are required

5 Inspect trunking systems

5.1 Carry out the requirements of BS 7671 (Requirements for

Electrical Installations)


Unit purpose and aim(s) Learners will be able to install trunking systems

composed of a range of materials.









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URN: H/616/7478

Title: Install Support Systems for Cables

Level: 2

Credit value: 2

GLH: 6

TQT: 20



1 Identify cable support systems

1.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during installation

of cable support systems

1.2 Identify the component parts of a cable support system

1.3 State the purpose of cable support systems

1.4 Explain the fixing methods employed in erecting support

systems

1.5 List tools / equipment / sundries required for fixing

designated system of cable support

2 Install cable tray systems


2.2 Determine correct size of cable tray prior to a task

2.3 Fabricate preformed bends/sets

2.4 Produce bends and sets in cable tray as shown on the

drawing

2.5 Cut and shape metal using a hacksaw

2.6 Shape metal by filing

2.7 Join metal by screw fastener

2.8 Use mechanical jointing system

2.9 Fit cable tray systems

3 Inspect cable support systems




Unit purpose and aim(s) Learners will be able to install cable support systems,

shaping and joining components by hand methods.









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URN: K/616/7479

Title: Install Conduit Systems

Level: 2

Credit value: 3

GLH: 6

TQT: 30



1 Identify conduit systems

1.1 Identify the H and S requirements pertaining to conduits

1.2 List commonly used conduit

1.3 List commonly used conduit fittings

1.4 Identify sizes of conduit

2 Install metal conduit systems


2.2 Determine the correct size of conduit prior to a task

2.3 Set up the bending machine to fabricate a bend in a

nominated size of conduit

2.4 Fabricate bends and sets using bending machine

2.5 Make a conduit termination ensuring the conduit is square

and free of burrs

2.6 Fit metal conduit systems

3 Install PVC conduit systems

3.1 State the purpose of COSHH regulations (Adhesives)


3.3 Determine the correct size of PVC conduit prior to a task

3.4 Produce bend/sets using the bending spring

3.5 Cut the PVC to make dry joints, ensuring the conduit is cut

square and free from burns

3.6 Apply PVC adhesives to conduit systems

3.7 Fit PVC conduit systems

4 Install flexible conduit systems


4.2 Determine correct size of flexible conduit prior to a task

4.3 Make terminations (Glanding) with flexible conduit without

damage to the conduit and cable

4.4 Fit flexible conduit systems

5 Inspect conduit systems





install conduit systems in a variety of materials using a

range of methods to bend, join and terminate the

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conduit









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URN: D/616/7480

Title: Install Wiring Systems

Level: 3

Credit value: 7

GLH: 51

TQT: 70



1 Identify PVC cables 1.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken specific to PVC cables

1.2 Identify types of PVC and rubber cable 1.3 Identify cable sizes 1.4 State the setting out and marking off procedure

2 Install PVC cables 2.1 Apply safe working practices 2.2 Set out and mark off proposed areas for installation 2.3 Determine cable sizing prior to a task 2.4 Identify the methods of Installing PVC cable in plaster and

brick walls/floors/ceilings in accordance with current regulations

2.5 Install PVC cable and socket in dry linings in accordance with current regulations

2.6 Install PVC cable in wooden floor voids in accordance with current regulations

2.7 Install PVC cable in conduit 2.8 Install PVC cable in trunking 2.9 Carry out concealed method of installation 2.10 Carry out clipped direct method of installation 2.11 Carry out termination procedures on PVC cable

3 Identify PVC Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cables

3.1 State the Health and Safety precautions specific to SWA cables

3.2 Identify the appropriate information from the manufacturers data relevant to cable sizing

4 Install PVC Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cables

4.1 Apply safe working practices 4.2 Carry out fixed direct method of installation 4.3 Carry out termination procedures on SWA cable

5 Identify Mineral Insulated (MI) cables

5.1 State the H and S precautions specific to MI cables 5.2 Identify the MI tools and accessories and their application Identify cable sizes

6 Install Mineral Insulated (MI) cables

6.1 Apply safe working practices 6.2 Determine cable sizing prior to a task 6.3 Carry out installation of MI cable 6.4 Carry out termination procedure on MI cable

7 Identify FP 200 cables

7.1 State the H and S precautions specific to FP 200 cables 7.2 Identify the FP 200 tools and accessories and their

application

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7.3 Identify cable sizes

8 Install FP 200 cables 8.1 Apply safe working practices 8.2 Determine cable sizing prior to a task 8.3 Carry out installation of FP 200 cable 8.4 Carry out termination procedures on FP 200 cable

9 Identify SY cables 9.1 State the H and S precautions specific to SY cables 9.2 Identify the SY cable tools and accessories and their

application 9.3 Identify cable sizes

10 Install SY cables 10.1 Apply safe working practices 10.2 Determine cable sizing prior to a task 10.3 Carry out installation of SY cables 10.4 Carry out termination procedures on SY cable

11 Inspect electrical wiring systems installed by self and others

11.1 Inspect PVC cables to BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations)

11.2 Inspect PVC Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cables to BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations)

11.3 Inspect Mineral insulated (MI) cables to BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations)

11.4 Inspect FP 200 cables to BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations)

11.5 Inspect SY cables to BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations)



install wiring systems. The learner will be able to

install wiring systems comprised of a variety of

different types of cable as required by the

specification.









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URN: H/616/7481

Title: Earthing Installations

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 Explain the types of earthing arrangements and protective conductors

1.1 Explain the types of earthing systems 1.2 Explain the types and sizes of protective conductors 1.3 Explain the types and sizes of protective bonding conductors

2 Explain the Installation requirements of a lightning protection system

2.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during the Installation of lightning protection

2.2 State the regulations relating to lightning protection system 2.3 Outline the requirements of regulations relating to lightning

protection systems 2.4 List the categories of an electric lightning strike as per BS

EN 62305 2.5 State the main principles of providing an lightning protection

system 2.6 Define the terms with reference to a lightning protection

system 2.7 State the component parts of a lightning protection system 2.8 Explain the installation method for a lightning protection

system 2.9 Describe how to test a lightning protection system

3 Know how to install earth electrodes

3.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during Installing earth electrodes

3.2 Apply safe working practices 3.3 Identify types of electrodes 3.4 Identify earth electrode accessories 3.5 State the requirements of different types of electrodes 3.6 From specifications supplied identify type/size and

configuration of required earth electrode system for a given installation

3.7 Explain how to fit an earth electrode 3.8 Inspect and test electrodes


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will know about

Earth Protection and know how to fit earth electrodes

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URN: K/616/7482

Title: Install Single and Three Phase Circuits and Components

Level: 3

Credit value: 11

GLH: 95

TQT: 110



1 Install single phase distribution board

1.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during the

installation of distribution boards


1.3 Install consumer unit

1.4 Install single phase supply cable (SWA)

1.5 Install Main Switch ( RCD )

1.6 Install MCB's

1.7 Install earthing and bonding

1.8 Interpret IEE regulations

2 Install lighting circuits


installation of lighting circuits



2.4 Describe the types of lighting accessories

2.5 Define the types of lighting circuits

2.6 Install lighting circuits

3 Install power circuits


installation of power circuits



3.4 Define power circuits

3.5 Define control and protection equipment

3.6 Install power circuits

4 State the requirements for the Installation of temporary electrical installations


installation of temporary electrical installations

4.2 Recognise the safe working practices applicable to Install

temporary electrical installations


4.4 List typical construction site equipment

4.5 Explain the method of distribution and wiring

4.6 Explain the arrangement of site lighting and applicable

precautions

4.7 Discuss the distribution of temporary power and lighting

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systems

5 Install emergency lighting systems

5.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during Installation of

emergency lighting systems

5.2 Apply safe working practices applicable to Install emergency

lighting systems


5.4 Describe the method of installation of emergency lighting

circuits

5.5 Identify the source of supply for an emergency lighting system

5.6 State the difference between maintained, non-maintained and

sustained emergency lighting systems

5.7 Describe the different types of luminaires and their applications

5.8 Fit an emergency lighting system

6 Install fire alarm systems


installation of fire alarm systems

6.2 Recognise safe working practices during the Installation of fire

alarm systems


6.4 List the wiring systems acceptable for fire alarm systems

6.5 Identify the components of a fire alarm system

6.6 Explain the terms for fire alarm systems

6.7 Identify the installation method


6.9 Connect all alarm circuits to the control panel in designated fire

zones

6.10 Connect the mains supply to the control panel

6.11 Connect the standby supply to the panel

6.12 Fit control panels

6.13 Install fire alarm accessories

7 Install security systems


Installation of security systems

7.2 Apply safe working practices applicable to Install security

systems


7.4 Identify an appropriate wiring system for security lighting

circuits and alarm circuits

7.5 Explain the types of security lighting

7.6 Install main control panel/standby supply

7.7 Install security system accessories

7.8 Test all security system circuits

8 Explain the Installation requirements for a hazardous areas


Installation of hazardous area installations

8.2 Recognise safe working practices


8.4 Identify the different types of hazardous area zones

8.5 Identify the specialist fittings and equipment used in hazardous

areas

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8.6 Determine what is a hazardous area

8.7 Discuss the installation of hazardous area equipment

9 Install circuits from a three phase distribution board

9.1 Describe the components in a three phase distribution board

9.2 Install a three phase power circuit

9.3 Install a three phase motor circuit

9.4 Install a single phase circuit

9.5 Inspect and test completed installation


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will be able to install

single and three phase circuits for power, lighting, fire

and security systems. They will also be able to explain

the requirements for installations in hazardous areas.









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URN: M/616/7483

Title: Inspect Test and Commission Single Phase Electrical Installations

Level: 3

Credit value: 6

GLH: 54

TQT 60



1 Carry out inspection and testing of single phase electrical installations

1.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during inspection

and testing

1.2 State the current legislation, regulations, standards and

instructions applicable to inspection and testing of LV

installations



1.5 Carry out visual inspection as per BS 7671

1.6 Use complete range of current edition test equipment

1.7 Carry out dead tests

1.8 Carry out live tests (power on)

2 Commission single phase electrical installations

2.1 Complete inspect and test documentation

2.2 Interpret results obtained

2.3 Apply results obtained

3 Demonstrate a knowledge of how electrical fault diagnosis is reported

3.1 Describe procedures for recording information on electrical

fault diagnosis

3.2 Identify codes used in electrical condition report (BS7671) for

different faults

3.3 Explain implications of recorded information

4 Demonstrate a knowledge of electrical fault diagnosis

4.1 Explain safe working procedures that should be adopted for

completion of fault diagnosis

4.2 Describe precautions that should be taken in relation to

hazards of fault diagnosis

4.3 Explain the logical stages of fault diagnosis that should be

followed

4.4 Specify the requirements for the safe and correct use of

instruments to be used for fault diagnosis

4.5 Explain causes of electrical faults

4.6 Specify types of electrical faults found in different locations

4.7 Explain how faults are diagnosed by tests

4.8 Explain responsibilities where unsatisfactory results are

obtained

4.9 Explain implications of fault diagnosed

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5 Understand process for fault rectification

5.1 Explain safe working procedures that should be adopted for

completion of fault rectification

5.2 Describe precautions that should be taken in relation to

hazards of fault rectification

5.3 Explain process of fault rectification

5.4 Explain factors which can affect fault rectification

6 Diagnose faults on electrical systems

6.1 Implement safe system of work for fault diagnosis of

electrical systems

6.2 Use logical approach for locating faults on electrical systems

6.3 Use testing instruments for completing fault diagnosis work

6.4 Interpret testing data

6.5 Document fault diagnosis

7 Carry out inspection and testing of three phase electrical installations

7.1 Inspect and test three phase electrical installations

8 Commission three phase electrical installations

8.1 Commission three phase electrical installations

9 State how to inspect, test and maintain office box-body

9.1 Identify all safety precautions applicable to office box-body

9.2 State the Regulations (BS 7671) applicable to the inspection

and testing of box bodies

9.3 Determine the procedures required to carry out the

inspection and testing of box bodies

9.4 State the maintenance procedures relevant to box bodies as

per manufacturers information

10 State how to inspect, test and maintain in service borehole pump and control panel

10.1 Identify all safety precautions applicable to In service

borehole pumps

10.2 Determine the procedures required to carry out the

inspection and testing of In service borehole pumps

10.3 State the maintenance procedures relevant to In service

borehole pumps as per user handbooks


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will be able to carry

out the inspection and testing of a variety of

installations in accordance with current regulations









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URN: T/616/7484

Title: Install Heating and Heating Controls

Level: 3

Credit value: 3

GLH: 18

TQT: 30



1 Explain how heat is transferred to provide heating

1.1 State the ways heat is transferred through materials

1.2 State the types of electrical heating available

2 Identify the types of electrical water heating systems

2.1 State the types of water heating system

2.2 Describe the types and operation of water heaters

3 State the requirements of water heating systems

3.1 State the measures needed to carry out the installation of a

water heating system

4 Identify the types of electrical space heating systems

4.1 List the types of space heater

5 State the requirement of electrical space heating systems

5.1 State the regulatory requirements regarding space heaters

6 Identify control systems used to regulate temperature

6.1 List the types of temperature control devices

6.2 Describe the type of operation of various temperature control

devices

7 Demonstrate the use of circuit diagrams to install a heating control system

7.1 Use manufacturer’s wiring diagrams and instructions to wire

and connect a heating control system to a point of supply



principles of heat transference and various means of

heating water. They will be able to wire a heating

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control system using manufactures’ diagrams









48

URN: A/616/7485

Title: Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 8

TQT: 10



1 Identify statutory and non-statutory requirements associated with the management of the maintenance of electrical equipment

1.1 Specify the requirements of statutory and non-statutory acts

and regulations associated with maintenance of electrical

equipment

1.2 State the extent of legislation relating to the system voltage

1.3 Identify to which type of premises the Acts and Regulations

apply

1.4 Identify H and S Executive guidance relating to electrical

equipment

1.5 Explain the legal requirement of maintaining electrical

equipment in a safe condition

1.6 Explain why inspecting and testing of electrical equipment

and systems is required

1.7 Identify the extent of the code of practice for the in service

inspection and testing of electrical equipment

2 Identify the SI Units of measurement relative to equipment PAT

2.1 Identify SI units of measurement relative to electrical

equipment inspection and testing

2.2 Identify SI unit multiples and sub multiples

3 State how the risk of electric shock can be reduced by the construction and classification of equipment

3.1 Identify electrical equipment types

3.2 State equipment construction classification

3.3 State relevant identification and construction marks

3.4 Explain how an electric shock occurs

3.5 Identify the methods used to reduce the risk of electric shock

from equipment

3.6 State how the construction of equipment protects against

electric shock

3.7 State the effects of conductor resistance

3.8 State situations that require the use of RCDs

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4 Identify the PAT procedures

4.1 Identify the different types of in-service inspection and

testing

4.2 State the factors which decide the frequency of inspecting

and testing

4.3 State the initial frequencies of inspection and testing of

equipment

4.4 Specify the considerations to be taken into account when

carrying out a formal visual inspection

5 Identify tests required

5.1 Identify the different types and classifications of in service

equipment and the tests that are suitable for them

5.2 Identify test instruments that are suitable for use for testing

electrical equipment

5.3 Identify the requirement for test instruments to be calibrated

and in good working order

5.4 Calculate the resistance of the line conductors and protective

conductors

5.5 State how to carry out continuity testing of the earthing

conductor

5.6 State how to carry out insulation resistance testing

5.7 State the protective conductor/touch current tests

5.8 State polarity checks

5.9 State functional and load checks

5.10 Explain the requirement for testing RCDs integral in

extension leads and multi-way adaptors

5.11 State the requirements for testing appliance leads

5.12 State the requirements for equipment that has a high

protective conductor current

5.13 Interpret test results obtained

6 Identify

documentation required

6.1 Explain why records should be kept for the lifetime of the

equipment

6.2 State the actions to be taken with damaged or faulty

equipment

6.3 State the purpose of the documentation of in service

inspection and testing

7 Carry out the

equipment tests

7.1 Inspection and test of portable electrical equipment to current

industry standards



identify the need for and carry out Portable Appliance

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Testing









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URN: F/616/7486

Title: Renewable Energy Systems

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 Explain the fundamental working principles of micro-renewable energy and water conservation technologies

1.1 Identify the fundamental working principles for different

technologies

1.2 Identify the fundamental working principles for different

micro-renewable energy technologies

1.3 Identify the fundamental working principles of co-generation

technologies

1.4 Identify the fundamental working principles for water

conservation technologies

2 Explain the fundamental requirements for the potential to install micro-renewable energy and water conservation systems to exist

2.1 State the fundamental requirements for a solar water heating

system to exist

2.2 State the fundamental requirements for a solar photovoltaic

system to exist

2.3 State the fundamental requirements for a ground source

heat pump system to exist

2.4 State the fundamental requirements for an air source heat

pump system to exist

2.5 State the fundamental requirements for a biomass system to

exist

2.6 State the fundamental requirements for a micro wind system

to exist

2.7 State the fundamental requirements for a micro hydro

system to exist

2.8 State the fundamental requirements for a micro-combined

heat and power (heat led) system to exist

2.9 State the fundamental requirements for a rain water

harvesting/greywater re-use system to exist

3 Explain the regulatory requirements relating to micro-renewable energy and water conservation technologies

3.1 Explain what would be typically classified as ‘permitted

development’ under town and country planning regulations in

relation to the deployment of different technologies

3.2 Explain which sections of the current building

regulations/building standards apply in relation to the

deployment of different technologies

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4 Explain the advantages and disadvantages associated with micro-renewable energy and water conservation technologies

4.1 Identify typical advantages associated with different

technologies

4.2 Identify typical disadvantages associated with different

technologies


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will know about the

fundamental principles of a range of renewable energy

systems.









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URN: J/616/7487

Title: Low Voltage Underground Cables (UGC)

Level: 3

Credit value: 7

GLH: 47

TQT: 70



1 Identify the regulations applicable to UGC installation

1.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken specific to task

1.2 State the purpose of COSHH regulations

1.3 Discuss the requirements for initial buried service surface

investigation

1.4 Identify key H and S legislation

2 Identify correct working practices specific to LV cable management

2.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during LV cable

installation

2.2 State the regulations applicable to the task

2.3 Carry out cable management

3 Carry out LV cable installation


installation

3.2 State the regulations applicable to the task

3.3 State the methods of cable installation applicable to the task

3.4 Carry out cable installation in a simulated underground

environment

4 Carry out LV cable terminations


terminations


4.3 State the method of carrying out LV cable terminations

4.4 Apply a cable gland to a given size of pVC swa, PVC cable

4.5 Operate gas torch to shrink fit insulation and conductive material

to terminate LV cable

4.6 Make cable pot end seal (heat shrink)

4.7 Make cable pole top termination (heat shrink)

4.8 Recover gas torch equipment

5 Carry out LV cable fault finding

5.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during LV cable fault

finding


5.3 Carry out cable location tests

5.4 Carry out cable fault finding

6 Carry out LV cable jointing state the H and S

6.1 State the H and S precautions to be taken during cable jointing


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precautions to be taken during cable jointing

6.3 Make LV cable straight through joint

6.4 Make LV cable service joint

6.5 Make LV cable parallel/branch joint

6.6 Make LV transition joint

6.7 Use in service rapid repair jointing system

6.8 Test cable joints


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will be able to carry out

work on Low Voltage Underground cables (Low voltage

means between 50 and 1000 volts Alternating Current).

They will be able to joint and terminate LV underground

cables.







Installation of UGC may be carried out in a simulated

environment to replicate underground conditions in

accordance with the assessment specification



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URN: L/616/7488

Title: Site & operate Field Electrical Power Supplies (FEPS) generator set

Level: 3

Credit value: 2

GLH: 15

TQT: 20



1 State the role, physical and operational characteristics of FEPS

1.1 State commercial conditions under which FEPS is supplied

1.2 Describe characteristics of the FEPS generator

1.3 Identify main components of the FEPS generator

1.4 Identify operators controls

1.5 State the general and specific safety precautions and

warnings applicable to FEPS

1.6 Identify components and controls on FEPS

2 State basic generator capability

2.1 Define the operation of a generator

2.2 Explain the principles of power generation

3 Operate a FEPS generator in solo mode

3.1 Site and secure the FEPS generator

3.2 Install FEPS earthing system

3.3 Carry out the pre-start and daily checks

3.4 Carry out electrical connections

3.5 Operate FEPS in solo mode

3.6 Carry out electrical running checks

3.7 Close down FEPS

3.8 Recover FEPS earthing system

3.9 Carry out after use maintenance

3.10 Prepare FEPS for road travel

3.11 Update equipment maintenance record

4 Carry out user maintenance on a FEPS generator

4.1 Carry out routine/preventative maintenance on the generator

and trailer (user)

4.2 Carry out corrective maintenance (user) on the generator

and trailer

4.3 Report any defects in equipment through line management

5 Know how to maintain FEPS generator sets

5.1 State equipment maintenance procedures

5.2 Know how to replace like for like components

5.3 Know how to carry out equipment maintenance

5.4 Know safe working practices

5.5 Know how to maintain/update equipment/ maintenance

repair record

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Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will be able to site

and operate a Field Electrical Power Supply generator

set in solo mode.









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URN: R/616/7489

Title: Carry out equipment documentation

Level: 2

Credit value: 1

GLH: 5

TQT: 10



1 Identify the Data Collection Tool (DCT) systems at basic user level

1.1 Identify documentation produced by JAMES at a basic user

level

1.2 State the purpose of Data Collection Tool (DCT)

1.3 Discuss documentation for deployment outside of the

JAMES footprint

2 Explain the Army Equipment Support Publication (AESP) system

2.1 State the breakdown of the AESP reference number system

2.2 Explain the individual AESP categories

2.3 Explain the different AESP levels of information

3 Know how to produce a workshop job card (1045 in James) on an MoD Form 1084A / JAMES 1005

3.1 Identify non-James Workshop Documentation 1045/1043

3.2 Identify an MoD Form 1084A / JAMES 1005

3.3 State the purpose of the information on the MoD Form

1084A/JAMES 1005

3.4 Know how to insert information onto the MoD Form

1084A/JAMES 1005

4 Know how to implement an equipment failure report using a James Conditioning Report (JCR)

4.1 Identify a JCR

4.2 State the principles of the JCR

4.3 Know how to insert information onto a JCR

5 Identify equipment listings against Complete Equipment Schedule (CES)

5.1 Identify a CES

5.2 Check equipment listings against CES

5.3 Identify CES deficiencies and unserviceable items

5.4 Report deficiencies and unserviceable items

6 Identify ATUD 1001 (A or C)

6.1 State the purpose of the EWC (Equipment Works Card)

6.2 Identify the different parts of the EWC and state their

purpose

6.3 State the accounting period of the EWC

6.4 State the accounting and issuing procedure

7 Know how to maintain equipment records

7.1 Know how to make entries on to equipment work card

(ATUD 1004)

7.2 Know how to make entries into equipment record book (FMT

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1000 series)

8 Know how to implement spare part ordering procedure

8.1 Identify spare part ordering procedure

8.2 Explain the information which can be gained from the

manufacturers' user handbooks

8.3 Identify spare part in an AESP or manufacturers catalogue

8.4 Extract information from the manufacturers' user handbook

8.5 Discuss the ordering procedure

8.6 Know how to carry out the ordering procedure for spare parts

9 Know how to complete user information for (JAMES) documentation

9.1 Know how to inform line management about equipment usage



complete the documentation required when working

with a range of equipment and resources









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URN: J/616/7490

Title: Install & Operate Variable Tactical Electrical Generator (VTEG)

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 State the role, physical and operational characteristics of VTEG

1.1 Describe characteristics of the VTEG generator

1.2 Identify main components of the VTEG generator



warnings applicable to VTEG

1.5 Identify components and controls on VTEG

2 State basic VTEG generator capability

2.1 Define the operation of a VTEG generator

2.2 Explain the principles of power generation by a VTEG

3 Operate a VTEG generator

3.1 Site and secure the VTEG generator

3.2 Install VTEG earthing system



3.5 Operate VTEG generator


3.7 Remove load

3.8 Close down VTEG

3.9 Recover VTEG earthing system

3.10 Carry out after use maintenance in accordance with

AESPs

3.11 Prepare VTEG for road travel


4 Carry out user maintenance on a VTEG generator

4.1 Carry out user routine/preventative maintenance on the

generator and trailer in accordance with AESPs

4.2 Carry out corrective maintenance on the generator and

trailer (user)

4.3 Report any defects in equipment through the chain of

command

5 Know how to maintain VTEG generator sets





5.5 Know how to maintain/update equipment/ maintenance

repair records

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and operate a Variable Tactical Electrical Generator

set.









61

URN: L/616/7491

Title: Install & Operate Lightweight Field Generator (LFG)

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 State the role, physical and operational characteristics of Lightweight Field Generator (LFG)

1.1 Describe characteristics of the LFG generator

1.2 Identify main components of the LFG generator



warnings applicable to LFG

1.5 Identify components and controls on LFG

2 State basic capability of a Lightweight Field Generator (LFG)

2.1 Define the operation of a LFG generator

2.2 Explain the principles of power generation by a LFG

3 Operate a Lightweight Field Generator (LFG)

3.1 Site and secure the LFG generator

3.2 Install LFG earthing system including earthing electrodes



3.5 Operate LFG generator


3.7 Remove load

3.8 Close down LFG

3.9 Recover LFG earthing system

3.10 Carry out after use maintenance in accordance with

manufacturers’ instructions


4 Carry out user maintenance on a Lightweight Field Generator (LFG)

4.1 Carry out routine/preventative maintenance on the generator

and trailer in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions

4.2 Carry out corrective maintenance on the generator and

trailer (user)

4.3 Report any defects in equipment through the line

management

5 Know how to maintain Lightweight Field Generator |(LFG) sets


5.2 Know how apply safe working practices



5.5 Know how maintain/update equipment/ maintenance repair

records

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and operate a Lightweight Field Generator set.









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URN: R/616/7492

Title: Install and Operate In-Service Lighting Towers

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 State the role, physical and operational characteristics of Mobile Lighting Towers (MLT)

1.1 Identify all safety precautions applicable to lighting towers

and floodlights

1.2 Describe characteristics of the MLT


1.4 Identify main components of the MLT


warnings applicable to MLT

1.6 Identify components and controls on MLT

2 Install and operate lighting towers and floodlights


2.2 Position/site lighting towers

2.3 Carry out pre start checks on lighting towers and floodlights

2.4 Start generator and carry out initial operations In accordance

with AESPs

2.5 Operate lights or power sockets

2.6 Shut down lighting tower

2.7 Know how recover and secure all equipment

3 Carry out electrical running checks


3.2 State the running checks to be carried out on lighting towers

3.3 Carry out running checks and adjustments to maintain

maximum lighting tower and floodlight efficiency

4 Know how maintain lighting towers and floodlights (User)


4.2 State care and maintenance principles

4.3 Know how apply safe working practices

4.4 Know how carry out equipment maintenance

4.5 Know how replace like for like components

4.6 Know how maintain/update equipment maintenance/repair

records



install and operate In-Service Lighting Towers

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65

URN: Y/616/7493

Title: Install & operate Field Electrical Power Distribution Systems (FEPDS)

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 Install in-service Field Electrical Power Distribution Systems (FEPDS)

1.1 State the designed function of FEPDS

1.2 State the sequence of operations of FEPDS

1.3 State safety precautions of FEPDS

1.4 State earthing requirements of FEPDS


1.6 Inspect FEPDS equipment for serviceability and damage

1.7 Plan the layout of FEPDS

1.8 Assemble component parts of FEPDS applying relevant

safety precautions

2 Inspect, test, commission and operate in-service FEPDS

2.1 Visually inspect final connections and cables (cuts and

abrasions to insulation)

2.2 Inspect and test equipment and cables using in-service test

meter

2.3 Commission equipment

2.4 Complete commissioning form

2.5 Produce site plan

2.6 Operate FEPDS system incorporating mobile generator and

in service lighting equipment

2.7 Power down equipment FEPDS system

2.8 Recover FEPDS system

3 Know how to maintain in-service FEPDS

3.1 State the maintenance procedure in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions

3.2 Carry out fault finding on FEPDS


3.4 Know how to update equipment maintenance records in

accordance with manufacturer’s instructions



install and operate Field Electrical Power Distribution

System

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67

URN: D/616/7494

Title: Install & operate Power Management Distribution Systems (PMDS)

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 Install Power Management Distribution Systems (PMDS)

1.1 State the designed function of PMDS

1.2 State the sequence of operations of PMDS

1.3 State safety precautions of PMDS

1.4 State earthing requirements of PMDS

1.5 Inspect PMDS equipment for serviceability and damage

1.6 Assemble component parts of PMDS

2 Inspect, test, commission and operate PMDS visually inspect final connections

2.1 Visually inspect final connections

2.2 Inspect and test equipment

2.3 Commission equipment

2.4 Complete commissioning form

2.5 Produce site plan

2.6 Operate PMDS system incorporating mobile generator and

in service lighting equipment

2.7 Power down equipment

2.8 Recover PMDS system

3 Know how to maintain PMDS

3.1 State the maintenance procedure in accordance with

manufacturers’ instructions

3.2 Carry out fault finding on PMDS



accordance with manufacturers’ instructions



install and operate Power Management Distribution

Systems







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69

URN: H/616/7495

Title: Install & operate Lighting and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS)

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 10

TQT: 10



1 Install Lighting and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS)

1.1 State the designed function of LAPDS

1.2 State the sequence of operations of LAPDS

1.3 State safety precautions of LAPDS

1.4 State earthing requirements of LAPDS

1.5 Apply all safety precautions applicable to LAPDS

1.6 Inspect LAPDS equipment for serviceability and damage

1.7 Install LAPDS combined with in-service generators

2 Know how to operate and maintain in-service LAPDS

2.1 Apply all safety precautions applicable to LAPDS

2.2 Know how to power up LAPDS equipment

2.3 Know how to operate LAPDS system

2.4 Know how to power down LAPDS equipment

2.5 State the maintenance procedure in accordance with AESPs



accordance with AESPs

2.8 Know how to recover LAPDS system


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit learners will Know how to

Install & operate Lighting and Power Distribution

Systems.









70

URN: K/616/7496

Title: Advise on a Standard ME (Electrician) task

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 5

TQT: 10



1 Advise on a standard electrical task

1.1 Liaise with management to advise on equipment, manpower,

material, costs and duration of tasks

1.2 State the interaction of allied trades within the electrical task

1.3 Advise on repair procedures

1.4 Advise on remedial works

1.5 Advise line management on the requirements of a task

2 Advise on safe working procedures

2.1 Advise on safe working procedures for non-trade trained

personnel

3 Advise on a ME (Electrician) capabilities

3.1 Advise the line management on the current capabilities of a

ME (Electrician) Class 2 tradesperson

3.2 Advise on the capabilities of a ME (Electrician) specialist

qualified tradesman

3.3 Advise on the quality standards of an electrical task



advise supervisors of the capabilities and about health

and safety measures of tradesmen at their level.









71

URN: M/616/7497

Title: Apply standard supervisory techniques

Level: 3

Credit value: 1

GLH: 6

TQT: 10



1 Know how to apply supervisory techniques

1.1 Identify roles and responsibilities of the supervisor

1.2 Identify competencies required for effective supervision

1.3 Know how to set targets

1.4 Identify how to improve performance

2 Monitor an electrical task

2.1 Ensure compliance with core values and standards

2.2 Ensure task standards are maintained and complied with

2.3 Identify workmanship faults

2.4 Identify faults not caused by poor workmanship

2.5 Identify whether the faults caused through poor workmanship

can be rectified within limits of responsibility

2.6 Implement safe working procedures for an electrical task



supervise a trade task at their level and monitor the

standard of work.









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URN: T/616/7498

Title: Carry out Overhead Linesman (OHL) tasks (Optional Unit)

Level: 3

Credit value: 14

GLH: 125

TQT: 140



1 Interpret the regulations appropriate to OHL tasks

1.1 Interpret the Electricity OHL regulations 1970

1.2 Interpret the Electricity Safety, Quality and continuity

regulations 2002

1.3 State Health and Safety regulations applicable to OHL tasks

1.4 State COSHH regulations applicable to OHL tasks

2 Identify OHL pole terminology

2.1 Identify pole markings

2.2 Identify OHL pole types

3 Carry out first aid relevant to OHL tasks

3.1 Identify the need for pole top rescue

3.2 Carry out pole top rescue

3.3 Conduct first aid treatment relating from falls from height

4 Use power line construction tool kit

4.1 Identify the use of all tools issued in the power line

construction kit

4.2 Describe the maintenance procedures for the tools

4.3 Use cable avoidance tool (CAT)

4.4 Apply regulations applicable to OHL tasks working in a safe

manner

5 Carry out ground works


manner

5.2 Excavate hole

5.3 Make good the excavation

6 Erect OHL pole 6.1 Apply regulations applicable to OHL tasks working in a safe

manner

6.2 Dress poles

6.3 Install OHL poles

6.4 Install stays/struts

6.5 Install anchors

7 Carry out OHL cable stringing


manner

7.2 Define types and characteristics of conductor material

7.3 Carry out stringing procedure

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8 Install OHL accessories /equipment


manner

8.2 Describe the types of insulators

8.3 State the reasons for insulators

8.4 Identify types of insulators

8.5 Install insulators

8.6 State the installation requirements for pole mounted

transformers

8.7 Install pole mounted transformers

8.8 State the installation requirements for pole mounted

switchgear

8.9 Install pole mounted switchgear

8.10 Install cable termination at pole top

9 Carry out OHL bindings


manner

9.2 Identify hand bindings for HV and LV

9.3 Make intermediate bindings using pre formed bindings

9.4 Make terminations using pre formed bindings

9.5 Make section bindings using pre formed bindings

9.6 Carry out ABC cable clamping

9.7 Make service conductor bindings on reel and screw

insulators using pre formed bindings

9.8 Carry out service conductor terminations using pre formed

bindings

10 Use OHL equipment 10.1 Apply regulations applicable to OHL tasks working in a

safe manner

10.2 Identify fall arrestor

10.3 Use aluminium pole platform

10.4 Use pole climbing equipment

11 Carry out pole testing

11.1 Apply regulations applicable to OHL tasks working in a

safe manner

11.2 State the procedure of hammer test

11.3 Test pole for internal decay

11.4 State the procedure of probing test

11.5 Test pole for external decay

11.6 Carry out periodic pole test

12 Repair OHL distribution system

12.1 Apply regulations applicable to OHL tasks working in a

safe manner

12.2 State the requirements of temporary earthing kit

12.3 State the procedure to replace like for like components

12.4 State the procedure to repair/ replace OHL conductor



erect, dress, string and test an overhead line

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