| 1 | 1a. Inspect and test electrical products | 1.1 | Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines |
| 1.2 | Follow the appropriate procedures for use of tools and equipment to carry out the required tests |
| 1.3 | Carry out two of the following inspection procedures: • first/one-off • in-process/sample • final inspection |
| 1.4 | Set up and carry out the tests using the correct procedures and within agreed timescales |
| 1.5 | Carry out all of the following during the testing activities: • obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers’ drawings and testing documentation • adhere to risk assessment, COSHH and other relevant safety standards • check that test equipment is correctly calibrated and appropriate for test(s) to be carried out • provide safe access and working arrangements for the testing area • carry out the inspection and testing activities, using appropriate techniques and procedures • operate test equipment within its specification range • apply adjustment of inspection results for temperature correction (where applicable) • identify and record out-of-specification features, in the appropriate format • report and investigate the possibility of gaining a concession for out-of-specification products • place products in the correct location on completion of the inspection activities ... |
| 1.6 | ... (in and out of specification) • leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the activities |
| 1.7 | Carry out tests on two of the following types of electrical equipment: • rotating equipment (such as motors, alternators) • power equipment (such as transformers/inductors) • control equipment (such as switchgear, distribution equipment) • bus bar systems • electrical panels • fans/blowers • heating equipment • portable tools/equipment • white goods • brown goods • emergency power equipment • electrical plant • alarm equipment • process control equipment • communication equipment • wiring looms/harnesses • vehicle control equipment • power supplies • other specific equipment |
| 1.8 | Carry out visual inspection of electrical products, to include ensuring all of the following: • all manufacturing/assembly procedures are complete • all components are correctly orientated, positioned and secured • all connections are mechanically secure • products are free from damage or obvious defects |
| 2 | 1b. Inspect and test electrical products (continued) | 2.1 | Carry out tests using four of following: • oscilloscope • ohmmeter • ammeter • voltmeter (such as 2-pole voltage detector) • torque tester • flash tester • multimeter • insulation resistance tester • loop impedance tester • specialist test equipment • current injection tester • residual current device (RCD) tester • portable appliance tester (PAT) • EMC meter |
| 2.2 | Use the relevant test equipment to measure and check five of the following: • protective resistance values • insulation resistance values • current levels • voltage detection/levels • continuity • power rating • resistance • polarity • capacitance • frequency values • inductance • safety device trip speed • specialised tests (such as speed, sound levels, temperature, interference) |
| 2.3 | Record the results of the tests in the appropriate format |
| 2.4 | Complete the relevant paperwork, using one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate person: • inspection report • customer specific documentation • concession report • job card |
| 2.5 | Review the results and carry out further tests if necessary |
| 2.6 | Check that the electrical products meet one of the following quality and accuracy standards: • BS or ISO standards and procedures • customer standards and requirements • statutory regulations • company standards and procedures • specific system requirements |
| 3 | 2a. Know how to inspect and test electrical products | 3.1 | Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when inspecting and testing electrical products (such as specific legislation or regulations governing the activities or work area, safe working practices and procedures to be adopted, general workshop safety practice, erection of protective barriers, displaying of warning notices) |
| 3.2 | Describe the health and safety requirements of the work area where they are carrying out the testing activities, and the responsibility these requirements place on them |
| 3.3 | Describe the hazards associated with inspecting and testing electrical products, and how they can be minimised |
| 3.4 | Describe the importance of wearing protective clothing and other appropriate safety equipment during the electrical inspection and testing activities |
| 3.5 | Describe the equipment isolation and lock-off procedure that applies to the testing activities |
| 3.6 | Explain how to recognise and deal with victims of electrical shock (to include methods of safely removing the victim from the power source, isolating the power source, and methods of first aid resuscitation) |
| 3.7 | Describe the protection techniques for electrical systems (to prevent burn or fire risk) |
| 3.8 | Explain how to obtain and interpret drawings, circuit and physical layouts, charts, specifications, manufacturers’ manuals, history/maintenance reports, graphical electrical symbols, IEE wiring regulations, and other documents needed in the testing activities |
| 3.9 | Describe the use of British, European and International standards in determining if components and products are fit for purpose |
| 3.10 | Describe the general principles of quality assurance systems and procedures |
| 3.11 | Describe the preparations to be undertaken before the product is inspected and tested |
| 3.12 | Describe the types of test equipment to be used, and their selection for particular types of tests |
| 3.13 | Explain how to ensure that the test equipment is maintained and correctly calibrated, in accordance with the appropriate organisational procedures |
| 4 | 2b. Know how to inspect and test electrical products (continued) | 4.1 | Explain how to connect the appropriate test equipment for the measurement of resistance, current, voltage, power, capacitance, inductance, frequency, power factor, and protective device disconnection/trip times |
| 4.2 | Describe the various testing methods and procedures, as recommended in approved electrical codes of practice, and how to apply them to different operating conditions |
| 4.3 | Explain why sampling is used, and when it is an effective means of quality assurance |
| 4.4 | Explain how to display/record test results, and the documentation to be used |
| 4.5 | Explain how to interpret the value and significance of the test readings |
| 4.6 | Explain how to analyse test results using tables in approved electrical codes of practice, and how to use comparison and sequential techniques |
| 4.7 | Describe the importance of ensuring that test equipment is used only for its intended purpose and within its specified range and limits |
| 4.8 | Describe the typical defects and variations that can be found on electrical products, and how to identify them |
| 4.9 | Describe the problems or errors that could occur and which may affect the test results, and how they can be avoided |
| 4.10 | Describe the environmental control and company operating procedures relating to the testing activities |
| 4.11 | Describe the importance of completing inspection documentation, what needs to be recorded and where records are kept |
| 4.12 | Describe the procedure to be followed when inspected products are out of specification |
| 4.13 | Describe the extent of their own responsibility and to whom they should report if they have any problems that they cannot resolve |
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