Earning Criteria

• This person has successfully demonstrated all of the knowledge and practical competencies required to achieve the Skills Proficiency Certificate in Basic Electrical Engineering.
• They can check electrical systems for visual defects: plugs, leads, flexes, ceiling roses, lamp holders, sockets. Use soft soldering equipment to join sheet electrical connections and electronic components. Observe the deflections produced on a centre zero voltmeter when the armature of an a.c. generator is slowly rotated. Observe the deflections produced on a centre zero voltmeter when the armature of a d.c. generator is slowly rotated. Drill holes in walls and insert plugs for screws.
• They can select, use, clean and store personal protective equipment. Select, use, clean and store basic hand tools. Inspect earthing systems. Change a range of fuse types. Check equipment/systems are correctly earthed. Check equipment/systems are correctly protected. Carry out earthing and bonding at a service intake position. Carry out the simulated rescue of a workmate who is receiving an electric shock while touching a live conductor and carry out resuscitation techniques.