NZQA registered unit standard
17799 version 6
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of testing for electrical safety for electrical
appliance servicing – single-phase
Level
2
Purpose
Credits
2
This unit standard is for use in the training of electrical
appliance service persons limited to single-phase. It is
designed to meet the requirements of first-time instruction in
testing to ensure safety as required by the EWRB.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of:
–
rules, procedures, and use of instruments relating to
testing for electrical safety;
–
safety and test procedures in relation to electrical wiring
and fittings; and
–
safety and test procedures in relation to single-phase
electrical appliances.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electrical Service Technicians
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment off-job.
2
Competency under this unit standard does not entitle the candidate to legally perform
prescribed electrical work without adequate supervision until the candidate has been
registered and licensed under the Electricity Act 1992.
3
References
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and associated regulations;
and their subsequent amendments and replacements.
4
Definition
Electrical appliance service persons – for the purposes of this unit standard means,
people who hold or who are working towards electrical registration as an Electrical
Service Technician, Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (endorsed to disconnect and
connect), or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
17799 version 6
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, procedures, and use of instruments relating to testing for
electrical safety.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The principles, procedures, and techniques used in testing for electrical safety
are stated.
1.2
The test-before-touch principle is explained in terms of electrical safety.
1.3
The prove-test-prove principle is practically demonstrated, and reasons are
given for its use in terms of electrical safety.
1.4
The practices and limitations relating to the use of test instruments are
identified.
1.5
Practical demonstrations are given of the use of test instruments.
Range
practical demonstration includes – selection of instruments,
making tests, interpreting measurements or indications.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of safety and test procedures in relation to electrical wiring and
fittings.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Checks and tests to prove isolation are demonstrated.
2.2
Tests to ensure compliance and absence of unsafe conditions are
demonstrated.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of safety and test procedures in relation to single-phase electrical
appliances.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Safety procedures for working on plug-in appliances are demonstrated.
3.2
Safety procedures for working on fixed wired appliances are demonstrated.
Planned review date
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
31 December 2014
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
17799 version 6
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
25 November 2000
31 December 2013
Revision
2
3 April 2001
31 December 2013
Revision
3
19 May 2004
31 December 2013
Review
4
20 June 2006
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
5
20 September 2012
N/A
Revision
6
15 January 2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0003
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact The Skills Organisation reviewcomments@skills.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016