WAE200 Pre-Course Review Activities

Electrical Contractors Licence Course
WAE 200 Electrical Operational Requirements
Pre-Course Review Activities
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Review Questions 1
The answers to questions in this section can be found in the “interpret legislative requirements
associated with electrical contracting” section of the pre course workbook.
1. Name three of the objectives of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.
1) to promote and secure the safety and health of persons at work;

2) to protect persons at work against hazards;
3) to assist in securing safe and hygienic work environments;
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Preliminary Part 1 S.5
2. Name two of the objectives of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994.
1) to promote, and secure the safety and health of persons engaged in mining operations;
2) to assist employers and employees to identify and reduce hazards relating to mines, mining
operations, work systems and plant at mines;
- Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 Part 1 Preliminary 3.
3. What Act provides for the licensing of electrical workers and specifies the powers and duties of
Network /operators?
Electricity Act 1945 - Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991
4. When the WAER and AS/NZS 3000 have different interpretations of a requirement which one shall you
comply with?
Compliance with the WAER is mandatory under Regulation 49 of the Western Australian Electricity
(Licensing) Regulations 1991. The WAER should be read with the Electricity Regulations 1947, Part VIII,
and the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991. Both sets of regulations take precedence.
5. In what publication can you find the requirements for owners to install residual current devices in
residential properties prior to selling?
Electricity Regulations 1947 - Part IV Residual current devices
6. What is meant by the term “general duty of care” when used in the OS&H act?
‘General duty of care’ and ‘general duties’ are terms used to refer to the duties that the Act places upon
people to ensure their own safety at work and that of others who are at the workplace or who might be
injured by the work. These general duties are aimed at preventing anyone being killed, injured or
contracting an illness because of work or
activities at a workplace, including using plant or equipment.
7. List five examples of persons who have a general duty of care within a workplace.
1) Employers
2) Employees
3) Self-employed people
4) Principals (people who engage contractors in the course of their trade or business)
5) Contractors and persons engaged or employed by the contractor
8. What are the three factors to be considered when determining practicability?
1) the severity of any potential injury or harm to health that may be involved, and the degree of risk of
it occurring; and
2) the state of knowledge about —
(i) the injury or harm to health referred to in paragraph (a); and
(ii) the risk of that injury or harm to health occurring; and
(iii) means of removing or mitigating the risk or mitigating the potential injury or harm to health; and
3) the availability, suitability, and cost of the means
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part 1 Preliminary S.3
9. Name three Duties of Care that an employee has to comply with?
1) following the employer’s safety and health instructions;

2) using personal protective clothing and equipment;
3) cooperating with employers so that employers are able to carry out their duties under the Act.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part III Div. 2 Section 20
10. List three examples of requirements for employers to avoid exposing employees to hazards.
1) provide and maintain workplaces, plant, and systems of work such that, so far as is practicable, the
employees are not exposed to hazards; and
2) provide such information, instruction, and training to, and supervision of, the employees as is
necessary to enable them to perform their work in such a manner that they are not exposed to
hazards; and
3) consult and cooperate with safety and health representatives, if any, and other employees at the
workplace, regarding occupational safety and health at the workplace.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part III Div. 2 Section 19
11. When are Improvement Notices issued?

Where an inspector is of the opinion that any person —
(a) is contravening any provision of this Act; or

(b) has contravened a provision of this Act in circumstances
that make it likely that the contravention will continue or
be repeated,
the inspector may issue to the person an improvement notice requiring the person to remedy the
contravention or likely contravention or the matters or activities occasioning the contravention or likely
contravention
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part VI Div. 1Section 47A
12. When are Prohibition Notices issued?
Where an inspector is of the opinion that an activity is occurring or may occur at a workplace which
activity involves or will involve a risk of imminent and serious injury to, or imminent and serious harm to
the health of, any person, the inspector may issue to a person that is or will be carrying on the
activity, or a person that has or may be reasonably presumed to have control over the activity, a
prohibition notice prohibiting the carrying on of the activity until an inspector is satisfied that
the matters which give or will give rise to the risk are remedied.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part VI Div. 1Section 49
13. Can a Worksafe inspector take from the workplace equipment for further testing even if the loss of the
equipment effects production?
No, In carrying out the functions of an inspector under this Act, an inspector shall act in such a manner as
to avoid unduly or unreasonably interfering with any work or work process or affecting adversely a
covert operation within the meaning of section 4A(1).
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part V Section 44

14. What is the penalty for an employer under the OSH Act for a first offence that results in the death of a
person?
The employer commits an offence and is liable to a level 3 penalty.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part III Div. 2 Section 19A
Where a person is liable to a level 3 penalty for an offence

against this Act the person is liable —
(a) in the case of an individual —
(i) for a first offence, to a fine of $400 000; and
(ii) for a subsequent offence, to a fine of $500 000;
or
(b) in the case of a body corporate —
(i) for a first offence, to a fine of $2 000 000; and
(ii) for a subsequent offence, to a fine of $2 500 000.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part 1 Section 3A

15. What is the penalty for an employer if an employee dies and the employer is found to have acted with
“Gross Negligence”?
If an employer contravenes section 19(1) in circumstances of gross negligence, the employer

commits an offence and is liable to a level 4 penalty.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part III Div. 2 Section 19A
16. What is the requirement under the OSH Regulations when flexible cord connections are installed or
renewed?
Each connection on a flexible cord that is installed or renewed at the workplace after 1 October 1996 is
of either the moulded one part non-rewireable or transparent type.
- Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Part 3 Div. 6 R 3.59
17. What is the requirement for non-portable RCD’s in workplaces?
See Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Part 3 Div. 6 R 3.60
18. Before a person enters a roof space to carry out work what must be done?
19. What Act governs occupational safety and health on mine sites?
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
20. In what publication are the electrical requirements for mine sites to be found?
WA Electrical Requirements (WAER)

Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995
21. Who has overall responsibility for the appointment of electrical supervisors on mine sites?
The principal employer at, and the manager of, a mine must ensure that sufficient electrical supervisors
are appointed in writing by the principal employer or manager.
- Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 5.10
22. What Australian Standard applies to all electrical installations on mine sites?
AS/NZS 3012 - Electrical installations —Construction and demolition sites
23. What document must be completed for electrical installing work carried out on mine sites?
Electrical log book

Review Questions 2
The answers to questions in this section can be found in the Electricity Licensing Regulations 1991.
1. Who may carry out electrical work?
An electrical worker or person authorised by a license or permit
- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r.19
2. Name the body responsible for issuing electrical licenses and monitoring the competency of licensed
electrical workers?
The electrical licensing board
- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 2 The Electrical Licensing Board

, Div. 1 the Board, r.13
3. Does a person winding motor stators require an electrical licence?
No, sub regulation does apply.
Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r.19 2-b
4. What are the three types of electrical worker’s licence?
1) electrician’s licence
2) electrician’s training licence
3) restricted licence
- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r.20
5. What are the requirements if an electrical worker changes contact details?
Where the contact details of a person who holds a licence or permit or has made an application to the
board under these regulations, change from that of which the Board last had notice, the person must,
not later than 28 days after the change, give to the Board notice of the person’s new contact details.
Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r2.8
6. What things are considered by the board in deciding whether a licence holder is a fit and proper
person?
Regulation 24(1) of the ELR requires the Board to be satisfied that an applicant is a fit and proper person
to hold a licence endorsed to the effect sought in the application.
Regulation 23(1 b) requires that an initial application for an electrical worker's licence or permit include
or be supported by any information, certificate or documentation that the Board may require so as to
satisfy itself that the applicant is a fit and proper person.
A fit and proper person assessment for the issuing of licences and permits is based on the information
provided in the applicant's National Criminal History Check (NCHC), an applicant's response to the fitness
and propriety questions, compliance and complaints history and adverse findings by the department.
- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r23

- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r24
- Electrical Licensing Board Policy - Fit and proper person assessment criteria for the issue of
licences and permits
7. Is it an offence for a customer to deal with an unlicensed electrical contractor?
Yes, A person who enters into a contract to have electrical installing work carried out commits an offence
if he or she does so knowing that the person contracting to carry out the work thereby contravenes
regulation 33.
- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 4 — Licensing of electrical contractors and for in-
house electrical r.34
8. List the five requirements for an electrical contractors licence.
1) holds an electrical worker’s licence endorsed as an electrician’s licence; and
2) has engaged in carrying out electrical installing work in this State, another State, a Territory or a
country other than Australia in a manner that, to the satisfaction of the Board, complies with the
requirements of the Act and these regulations or with any equivalent requirements applicable in
that State, Territory or country, as the case may be; and
3) has, to the satisfaction of the Board, completed any training that is specified by the Board and
provided by a training institution approved by the Board;
4) the Board is satisfied, after such examination as may be required by the Board, that the individual or
the person nominated by the individual for the purposes of paragraph (a) understands fully the
duties and obligations imposed on electricians and electrical contractors by the Act and these
regulations and any other regulations made under the Act, and by the Energy Operators (Powers) Act
1979 and the Energy Coordination Act 1994 and the respective regulations made under those Acts;
and
5) the individual holds a current policy of insurance against civil liability, in respect of the individual’s
work as an electrical contractor, that complies with the requirements specified by the Board.
9. List the five requirements an in-house electrical nominee must have before an in house installing
licence can be issued.
1) who holds an electrical worker’s licence endorsed as an electrician’s licence; and
2) who has engaged in carrying out electrical installing work in this State, another State, a Territory or a
country other than Australia in a manner that, to the satisfaction of the Board, complies with the
requirements of the Act and these regulations or with any equivalent requirements applicable in that
State, Territory or country, as the case may be; and who has, to the satisfaction of the Board,
completed any training that is specified by the Board and provided by a training institution approved
by the Board; and
3) who after such examination as may be required by the Board satisfies the Board that he or she
understands the duties and obligations imposed on electrical installers and electrical contractors
by the Act and these regulations and any other regulations made under the Act, and by the
Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979 and the Energy Coordination Act 1994 and the respective
regulations made under those Acts; and
4) whose terms and conditions of employment include the duties imposed by regulation 53;
5) the person is the holder of an in-house electrical installing work licence.
10. For a contractor’s licence to be issued to a body corporate what requirements must be met?
Where a person who fulfils the relevant requirements of regulation 36 or 37, as the case requires, makes
application for the issue of a licence in accordance with regulation 39, the Board shall, if it is satisfied
that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a licence, issue to the applicant a licence.
11. If an electrical contractor who is not a licensed electrical worker dismisses his only nominee can the
business continue to carry out electrical installing work?
No, Except where the holder of a licence makes arrangements satisfactory to the Board, upon the holder
of a licence ceasing to employ at least one nominee, the licence is, by operation of this subregulation,
thereupon suspended
12. Name the body which approves the appointment of a person to a nominee’s role?
The Electrical Licensing Board

13. Under what circumstances can a nominee legally not comply with the direction given to him by his
employer?
A nominee is not required to comply with a direction given to the nominee by his or her employer in
relation to electrical work if the nominee reasonably considers that, if he or she were to comply with the
direction, the work would not be carried out in accordance with these regulations.
house electrical r.38 A
14. How often must a contractor’s licence be renewed?
Each year, The registration of a licence expires after such period as is specified by the Board in the
certificate of registration, being a period ending not more than one year after the day on which it was
issued.
15. What is the requirement for an electrical contractor when he advertises for business?
The holder of a licence shall ensure that his or her licence document and certificate of registration is
conspicuously displayed at his or her principal place of business and that the number of his or her licence
is conspicuously displayed in any advertisement advertising his or her electrical contracting business.
16. Can a holder of electrical contractor’s licence or the nominee be requested to undergo a physical
fitness examination?
Yes.
17. Who has the disciplinary powers to cancel a licence, impose restrictions or require a contractor to
undergo training or an examination?
State Administrative Tribunal
18. Name the regulation to which all electrical work must comply?
Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991

19. What are the requirements for carrying out electrical work?
Subject to subregulations (2B) and (2), a person shall carry out electrical work in accordance with the
requirements of —
(a) the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules; and
(b) the WA Electrical Requirements issued by the Director in December 2015 and published in the
Gazette on 19 January 2016 at pages 141 to 193, as amended by the additional requirements specified by
the Director and published in the Government Gazette on 23 August 2019 at page 3103; and
(c) the standards specified in Schedule 2; and
(d) the Code of Practice for Persons Working on or Near Energised Electrical Installations issued by
the Director in November 2017 and published in the Gazette on 1 December 2017 at pages 5801 to 5812,
as corrected in the Gazette of 6 April 2018 at page 1217.
- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 5 — Regulation of electrical work Div. 1 General
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.48
20. Describe the requirements of Broad Supervision.
A supervising electrical worker provides broad supervision of the electrical work of a supervised worker if
the supervising electrical worker —
(a) visits the supervised worker at the place where the electrical work is being carried out, at least
once per day; and
(b) before the electrical work commences, provides instruction and direction, as required, regarding
the electrical work; and
(c) while the electrical work is being carried out —
(i) is readily available or contactable to provide advice and guidance; and

(ii) checks, as required, that the work complies with these regulations and is carried out to a
trade finish; and
(d) when the electrical work is complete, checks and tests the work to ensure that the work is safe,
complies with these regulations and is carried out to a trade finish.
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.49d
21. Describe the requirements of General Supervision.

A supervising electrical worker provides general supervision of the electrical work of a supervised worker
if the supervising electrical worker —
(a) is present at the place where the electrical work is being carried out, at all times while the work
is being carried out; and
(b) while the electrical work is being carried out —
(i) provides instruction and direction, as required; and
(ii) is readily available to provide advice and guidance; and
(iii) periodically monitors the work; and
(iv) checks, as required, that the work complies with these regulations and is carried out to a
trade finish; and
(c) when the electrical work is complete, checks and tests the work to ensure that the work is safe,
complies with these regulations and is carried out to a trade finish.
22. Describe the requirements of Direct Supervision.
A supervising electrical worker provides direct supervision of the electrical work of a supervised worker if
the supervising electrical worker —
(a) is, as far as is practicable, present in the immediate work area at all times while the electrical
work is being carried out such that the supervised worker and their work can be observed by
the supervising electrical worker, and both workers are able to communicate directly; and
(b) for electrical work carried out on or near an energised part of an electrical installation, is in
close proximity to the supervised worker at all times while the work is being carried out; and
(c) while the electrical work is being carried out —
(i) provides instruction and demonstrates the correct procedures for carrying out the work;
and
(ii) monitors the work; and
(iii) provides guidance and checks, as required; and
(iv) checks, as required, that the work complies with these regulations and is carried out to a
trade finish; and
(d) when the electrical work is complete, checks and tests the work to ensure that the work is
safe, complies with these regulations and is carried out to a trade finish.
23. What are the minimum requirements of a supervising electrical worker?
(i) is authorised by a licence or permit to carry out the work without supervision; and
(ii) has appropriate technical knowledge of and experience in carrying out the work;
24. What is the maximum number of workers requiring supervision that a supervising electrical worker can
control under the regulations?
(ii) does not, in any case, supervise the electrical work of more than 4 electrical workers whose
electrical work requires supervision;
25. If one of the supervised workers requires direct supervision what is the maximum number of workers
that can be supervised?
(i) does not supervise the electrical work of more than 2 electrical workers whose electrical work
requires supervision if the electrical work of at least 1 of them requires direct supervision;
26. What requirements must be met before a former apprentice can be used to carry out electrical work?
A person (the employer) is not to employ to carry out electrical work another person (the former
apprentice) —
(a) who holds an electrician’s training licence; and

(b) who purports to have completed the apprenticeship or course of training relevant to that
licence,
unless the employer has taken all reasonable steps to be satisfied that the former apprentice has
successfully completed the apprenticeship or course of training and has applied for an
electrician’s licence.
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.50AB
27. Who must be made aware of the competency and experience of an apprentice and by whom?
Person employing and the supervising electrical worker.
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.50AA
28. State the requirements for the level of supervision of an apprentice involved in electrical work?
1. A person employing an electrical worker in training must ensure that, before the electrical
worker carries out any electrical work, the person and the supervising electrical worker are
informed of the experience and level of competence of the electrical worker in training in
carrying out electrical work.
2. A supervising electrical worker must ensure that, before an electrical worker in training carries
out any electrical work under their supervision, the supervising electrical worker is
informed of the experience and level of competence of the electrical worker in training in
carrying out electrical work
- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 5 — Regulation of electrical work Div. 1

General Regulation of Electrical Work l r.50AA
29. What must a licensed electrical worker do if they discover unsafe wiring during an installation?
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), if it appears to an electrical worker carrying out electrical work on
any electrical installation or electrical equipment that there is a defect in the installation or equipment
that renders the installation or equipment unsafe, the electrical worker is as soon as is practicable —
(a) to report the matter to the owner or occupier of the premises where the installation or
equipment is located and inform the owner or occupier that the matter is required to be reported as
provided in paragraph (b); and
(b) to report the matter —
(i) to the relevant network operator; or
(ii) if the electrical worker is unable to identify the relevant network operator — to the Director.
30. When a Preliminary notice is required how long before starting the electrical work must it be lodged
with the network operator if
a) advice is required from the network operator?
b) advice is not required from the network operator?
a) at least 3 working days before the proposed notifiable work is begun, if the electrical contractor
requires advice from the relevant network operator in relation to the proposed notifiable work
before it is begun
b) at any time before the proposed notifiable work is begun, if the electrical contractor does not
require such advice.
Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 5 — Regulation of electrical work Div. 1 General Regulation
of Electrical Work l r.51
31. Within what period must a Notice of Completion be sent to the network operator?
(1) Subject to subregulation (2) and (2AA) and regulations 52BA and 52BB, an electrical
contractor who carries out any notifiable work, or causes any notifiable work to be carried
out, commits an offence unless, within the period of 3 days after the completion of the
notifiable work, a notice of completion, in a form approved by the Director and duly
completed, is prepared by the electrical contractor in respect of the notifiable work and
delivered to the relevant network operator.
32. As well completing a Notice of Completion what other details of the installation must be kept by the
electrical contractor?
Record of each test, inspection and verification carried out in accordance with the Australian/New
Zealand Wiring Rules that was performed on the electrical installation and the results of the tests and
Electrical safety certificate
of Electrical Work l r.52 & 52B
33. How long must the electrical contractor keep copies of Notices of Completion and the information
required in Q32 for?
An electrical contractor who fails to keep a copy of the notice of completion for the period of 5 years after
the completion of the notifiable work commits an offence.
of Electrical Work l r.52
34. What does the declaration by the electrical contractor in a Notice of Completion state?
that the electrical installing work to which the record applies has been checked and tested and is safe
and complies with these regulations
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.52B
35. May Notices of Completion be sent electronically?
Yes, by a means of electronic communication approved by the Director.
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.52A
36. What is the requirement of the network operator on receiving an electronic completion notice?
If a notice is delivered under subregulation (2)(a) or (b) by, or on behalf of, an electrical contractor, the
notice is to be regarded as having been signed or executed by the electrical contractor if the electrical
contractor’s name appears in the appropriate place in the notice.
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.52A
37. Who is exempted from completing Notices of Completion and what is the requirement to ensure
recording the work done by the exempt party?
Unlicensed electrical worker
38. Who is required to complete the Checking and Testing/Defect Declaration on a Completion Notice - the
nominee or the licensed electrical worker?
both
39. Give another name for a Certificate of Compliance?
Electrical Safety Certificate
40. How long after completing any installing work does an electrical contractor have to supply a Certificate
of Compliance?
Subject to subregulations (3) and (5) and regulations 52BA and 52BB, an electrical contractor who carries
out any electrical installing work, or causes any electrical installing work to be carried out, commits an
offence unless, within the period of 28 days after the completion of the electrical installing work, an
electrical safety certificate, in a form approved by the Director and duly completed, is prepared by the
electrical contractor in respect of the electrical installing work and delivered to the person for whom the
work was carried out.
41. What must be done before an electrician who works for an electrical contractor can legally complete a
Certificate of Compliance?
(a) is an employee of an electrical contractor; and

(b) is given written authority, in a form approved by the Director, by the electrical contractor,
42. What are the requirements for Electrical Contractors when employing electricians to carry out electrical
installing work?
(a) any electrician employed or engaged by the electrical contractor to carry out any of the electrical
installing work —
(i) has had appropriate training; and
(ii) holds a current licence;
(iii) is competent to carry out the work;
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.52C
43. What are the requirements for Electrical Contractors when electrical installing work has been
completed (apart from completing required notices)?
- when the electrical installing work is completed —

- it is checked and tested; and
- the electrical installation is safe to use; and
- the electrical installing work is completed to a trade finish.
Regulation of Electrical Work l r.52C
44. What licence does an apprentice require before he can be employed to do any electrical work?
45. Is it an offence for a licensed electrical worker to give advice to an unlicensed person on how to carry
out electrical work?
46. An Electrical Contractor must keep records of electrical workers employed. What details about the
electrical worker must be kept and for how long?
47. When is an electrical installation considered to be energised?
48. What four precautions must be taken before work on an energised electrical installation may be
commenced?
49. What are the only three allowable reasons to work on an energised electrical installation?
50. State four offences with regards to an application for a licence.
51. Under what conditions will the board replace a lost or damaged licence?
52. If an electrician working on a property discovers that there is a defect in the installation or equipment
making it unsafe, who must he or she report it to?
53. Who needs to be notified of any electrical accident?
54. What are the requirements of an individual with regards to removing or replacing of objects at an
electrical accident site?
55. What is the General Penalty for failing to do or doing something prohibited in the regulations:
a) for an individual?
b) for a company?
a)
b)
Review Questions 3
The answers to questions in this section can be found in the Electricity Regulations 1947.
1. What are the requirements of a property owner who is the occupier, with regards residual current
devices?
2. What is the fine for an individual (owner occupier) who does not comply with the regulation regarding
the fitting of residual current devices?
3. What are the requirements for a person installing thermal insulation within a building having an
electrical installation?
4. What are the network operator’s requirements before a connection to a property can be made?
5. What is the maximum voltage permissible on a consumer’s neutral?

6. Who may insert the ends of the consumers wiring into service fuse, meter, indicator, current limiter or
any other device owned by the network operator?
7. Whose responsibility is it to maintain an effective method of inspection of electrical installations?
8. What are the requirements of a consumer, who requires the network owner to install transformers to
supply a large or fluctuating load?
9. Under what circumstances does a supply authority have the right to disconnect a consumer’s
installation without notice?
10. What are the minimum approach distances for power lines up to 33000volts?
11. What are the minimum approach distances for power lines over 33000volts?
12. In order to carry out vegetation control work who may, and under what conditions, work within the
danger zone of HV power lines?
13. What is the penalty for contravening The Electricity Regulations 1947 (WA) for firstly an individual and
secondly for a company?
Review Questions 4
The answers to questions in this section can be found in the “Safe working guidelines for electrical
workers”.
1. List five things that need to happen to ensure effective supervision of electrical work.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
2. Who is responsible for providing effective supervision?
2. List three things that must be considered when determining the safety requirements of the job and the
level of supervision required.
3. Where can the supervising electrical worker find information that will help him assess the technical
knowledge and practical skills of the electrical worker?
4. What are the four requirements a supervising electrical worker needs to have to be considered
competent?
5. What are the three levels of supervision that must be applied when supervising apprentice electrical
workers?
1)
2)
3)
6. What minimum level of supervision must be applied when a 1 st or 2nd year apprentice is working on a
de-energised new electrical installation?
8. What minimum level of supervision must be applied when an apprentice is performing additions to a de-
energised existing electrical installation if
a) they are a 1st year?
b) they are a 2nd or 3rd year?
c) they are in the final year?
a)
b)
c)
9. What minimum level of supervision must be applied when an apprentice is performing testing and fault
finding to a de-energised existing electrical installation if
a) they are a 1st or 2nd year?
b) they are a 3rd or final year?
1)
2)
10. Apprentices of all stages should be included in the lock out/tag out and test for dead part of all jobs. List
the levels of supervision required at each year of the apprenticeship.
11. a) At what stage in an electrical apprenticeship may the apprentice carry out isolation, testing and fault
finding on an energised electrical installation?
a) What level of supervision is required?
b) What must be assessed?
a)
b)
12. List four things that an electrical supervisor must consider before allowing an electrical apprentice to
begin electrical work.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Review Questions 5
The answers to questions in this section can be found in the technical standards for the electrical
industry and metering part of the pre-course notes or in the relevant Australian standard.
1. When referring to AS/NZS 3000 what do statements in bold print indicate?
2. When referring to AS/NZS 3000 what do statements in normal print indicate?
3. What type of electrical installation is the subject of AS/NZS 3001?
4. Which Australian Standard relates to the requirements for Demolition and Construction Sites?
5. What aspect of Electrical Work is covered by AS/NZS 3017?
6. Which Australian Standard relates to the requirements for in-service testing of electrical equipment?
7. Which Australian Standard sets out a method for cable selection of various cable types under common
installation conditions?
8. What two documents should be referred to as part of the design and connection process of a new
electrical installation?
1)
2)
9. Which clause in AS/NZS 3000 specifies requirements when a wiring system penetrates a fire barrier?
10. Is it permissible to install TPS cables in a boxed eave without clipping them?
11. Is it permissible to install TPS cable through any space formed between roofing or wall lining materials
and its immediate supporting member?
12. Is it permissible to install TPS cable direct in a concrete floor slab without any further protection?
13. What is the minimum general permissible cable size for single phase final sub circuits supplying 15A and
20A socket outlets?
14. Refer to AS/NZS 3000 and state the safety requirement for the prevention of injury to persons or
damage to property that must be met in the event of complete power failure to an electric motor.
15. Refer to AS/NZS 3000 and state the connection requirement for the isolating switch for an
automatically controlled fire pump motor.
16. Refer to AS/NZS 3000 and state FOUR areas where locating any type of switchboard is totally
prohibited.
17. State the two methods either of which can be used to verify the function of an RCD.
1)
2)
18. According to the AS/NZS 3000 is it essential to mark an active, neutral or earth bar or link (Give the
clause number.)
19. When providing protection against indirect contact in a 240-volt installation, what is the maximum
permissible disconnection time for final sub circuits that supply 10 amp socket outlets?
20. When providing protection against indirect contact in a 240-volt installation, what is the maximum
permissible disconnection time for a final sub circuit supplying a fixed-wired air conditioning unit?
21. According to the WA Electrical Requirements what is the minimum permissible depth below the
finished ground level of an underground consumer’s mains? (Give the W.A.E.R Figure number.)
22. When is it necessary to install current/voltage CT meters?
23. Under what condition is it permissible as an electrical contractor to install metering?
24. Who supplies and maintains meters and CT metering equipment?
25. Can wiring not associated with the metering equipment pass through the rear of the meter enclosure?
26. An installation has an internal switchboard located in the wardrobe within the master bedroom, on
inspection you find within the meter enclosure a main isolating switch is present and not an SPD. Is this
legal?
27. State the minimum and maximum cable sizes for direct connected meters.
28. Describe Master Metering.

29. What is the requirement for Active and Neutral links?
30. What is the name of the system that enables an electrical contractor to connect to the service pillar and
install meters?
31. Energy Safety has a new facility for the electronic submission of electrical notices.
a) What is the name of this scheme?
b) Who is only person permitted to lodge a Notice of Completion in this scheme?
a)
b)
Review Questions 6
The answers to questions in this section can be found in the inspection and testing part of the pre-
course notes or in the relevant Australian standard.
1. Name the two main publications which specify the requirements for testing electrical installations in
Western Australia?
1)
2)
2. Which Australian Standard contains specific guidelines and diagrams for testing a completed
installation?
3. To satisfy the requirements the resistance of the Main Earthing Conductor must not exceed ______ Ω.
4. Why is it essential to disconnect the equipotential bonding conductor of the hot water system when
testing the main Earth conductor?
5. State an important reason why the protective earthing conductor must be of a low value?
6. Why is it recommended that the earthing continuity test be conducted first?

7. What is the minimum permissible insulation resistance to earth in a single phase 240-volt installation
which does not include an appliance with a heating element.
8. At what voltage must the insulation resistance to earth in a Three-Phase 415 volt installation be
measured?
9. Why is a typical multimeter unsuitable for measuring the insulation resistance to earth in a 240 Volt
Single Phase Installation?
10. What is the minimum permissible insulation resistance to earth in a single phase 240 Volt installation
which Includes an appliance which incorporates a heating element?
11. What additional action must be taken when measuring the Insulation resistance to earth in circuits
involving multiple switching such as two-way, three-way and master-on circuits?
12. What resistance would be expected when measuring the resistance of the heating element of a 240
Volt 4.8 kW hot water system?
13. If a consumer’s main has an incorrect polarity where the active and neutral have been swopped, what
dangerous situation would arise?
14. Describe in your own words how you would do a polarity test on the mains under live conditions?
15. What fault would be indicated if a resistance of zero ohms was obtained between the active & neutral
tails in an installation without a supply connected?
16. There are two methods of doing an Earth Loop Impedance test. Name them.
1)
2)
17. A 230 volt final sub circuit supplies 10 amp socket outlets and is protected by a 16 amp Type C circuit
breaker. What is the maximum internal fault-loop resistance of the final sub circuit if the supply is
unavailable.
18. When doing an Earth Loop Impedance test under “LIVE” conditions and the RCD trips. Is that
considered satisfactory?
19. While doing an Earth Loop Impedance test with no supply connected, the combined reading you got
between the active and earth is 0.99 ohms. The circuit breaker is Type C 20A, the cable 2.5mm2 active
and earth 2.5mm2. Is the result satisfactory, if not what can you practically doing to make it
satisfactory?
20. How must the RCD be tested on an Installation?
21. The maximum permitted resistance of the earth continuity conductor when measured between the
earth pin of the supply plug and the metal framework of a Class 1 electrical appliance is? State the
Standard and Clause No.
22. What current will be drawn by an electric dryer rated at 920 watts at 230 volts when operating at the
rated voltage?
23. How can the mechanical operation of an RCD tripping mechanism be verified?
24. State the maximum tripping time for a 30mA RCD when using a RCD tester?
25. Is it permissible to tie a knot in a flexible cord to prevent stress on its connections due to a pull on the
cord?
26. Explain what is the purpose of a “out of service tag” on an appliance?
27. Wh at additional precaution must be taken before touching the terminals of any fixed 230/400 volt
device AFTER you have tested the terminals for zero volts?
28. What are the predominant colours of a danger tag marked “DANGER DO NOT OPERATE”?
29. What are the predominant colours of a danger tag marked “OUT OF SERVICE TAG”?
30. Who should remove a danger tag from an electrical isolator under normal working conditions?
31. Is the supervisor allowed to remove an out of service tag?
32. In your own words describe an isolation procedure when disconnecting and removing a three - phase
motor which must be repaired.
33. What action must be taken, where in-service inspection or testing identifies equipment which fails to
comply with the criteria given in the relevant standard?

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AS/NZS 3000:2018 and all amendments

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1) to promote and secure the safety and health of persons at work;

- Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 Part 1 Preliminary 3.

Electricity Act 1945 - Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991

Electricity Regulations 1947 - Part IV Residual current devices

8. What are the three factors to be considered when determining practicability?

- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part 1 Preliminary S.3

9. Name three Duties of Care that an employee has to comply with?

1) following the employer’s safety and health instructions;

11. When are Improvement Notices issued?

(a) is contravening any provision of this Act; or

12. When are Prohibition Notices issued?

- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part VI Div. 1Section 49

- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part V Section 44

The employer commits an offence and is liable to a level 3 penalty.

Where a person is liable to a level 3 penalty for an offence

- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Part 1 Section 3A

If an employer contravenes section 19(1) in circumstances of gross negligence, the employer

- Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Part 3 Div. 6 R 3.59

17. What is the requirement for non-portable RCD’s in workplaces?

Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994

WA Electrical Requirements (WAER)

- Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 5.10

AS/NZS 3012 - Electrical installations —Construction and demolition sites

- Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 4.22

Electrical log book

- Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 5.13

1. Who may carry out electrical work?

An electrical worker or person authorised by a license or permit

- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r.19

The electrical licensing board

- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 2 The Electrical Licensing Board

3. Does a person winding motor stators require an electrical licence?

No, sub regulation does apply.

4. What are the three types of electrical worker’s licence?

2) electrician’s training licence

- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r.20

5. What are the requirements if an electrical worker changes contact details?

Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r2.8

- Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Part 3 — Licensing of electrical workers, r23

7. Is it an offence for a customer to deal with an unlicensed electrical contractor?

8. List the five requirements for an electrical contractors licence.

1) holds an electrical worker’s licence endorsed as an electrician’s licence; and

1) who holds an electrical worker’s licence endorsed as an electrician’s licence; and

5) the person is the holder of an in-house electrical installing work licence.

The Electrical Licensing Board

14. How often must a contractor’s licence be renewed?

State Administrative Tribunal

Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991

(c) the standards specified in Schedule 2; and

20. Describe the requirements of Broad Supervision.

(c) while the electrical work is being carried out —

(i) is readily available or contactable to provide advice and guidance; and

21. Describe the requirements of General Supervision.

22. Describe the requirements of Direct Supervision.