NOS Review: Installing, Testing and Commissioning Electrical

Systems and Equipment (plant)

Installing, Testing and Commissioning Electrical Systems

and Equipment (plant)

Functional Map
A functional map gives an overview of the activities which are carried out to deliver a particular role
or purpose. The map below for electrical fitting has been updated following the Working Group
meeting. National Occupational Standards have been produced for each of the functions. The
updated version is below:

Main purpose: Installing, testing and commissioning electrical systems and equipment in
engineering construction.

Main function Activity/function

1 Work safely and effectively 1.1. Contribute to effective working relationships in

engineering construction

1.2. Work safely and minimise risk in engineering construction

1.3. Identify and deal with hazards in the engineering

construction work environment

2 Install, test and
commission electrical plant
and equipment (plant)
2.1. Install electrical cabling and wiring systems, enclosures
and equipment (plant)
2.2. Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and
equipment (plant)

2.3. Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical

installations (plant)

2.4. Diagnose and correct electrical faults (plant)

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Install electrical cabling and wiring systems,
enclosures and equipment (plant)

Overview This standard is about the installation of electrical cabling and wiring systems,
enclosures and equipment (plant) in engineering construction.

You will need to be able to carry out: isolation procedures and measuring and;
marking out for and installation of cabling and wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment whilst adhering to Health and safety legislation, regulations and safe
working practices.

In the context of this standard, your responsibility is to interpret and work within
given specifications, selecting techniques and making variations to achieve the
best possible result. In some cases, you may still be expected to refer to
others for final authorisation, even though you remain responsible for
identifying and implementing decisions.

This standard is for

Electrical installation engineers.

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Install electrical cabling systems, wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment (plant)

Performance
criteria

You must be able to:
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other
relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and local rules or procedures
P2 ensure that the work environment, material, equipment and tools are
suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken
P3 identify the people that need to be provided with technical and functional
information
P4 obtain and interpret the required information and specification for the job
to be done
P5 confirm the existing electrical supply is compatible with the planned
installation
P6 identify accurately the means of electrical isolation and carry out
isolation
P7 measure and mark out for cabling systems and wiring systems, cable
containment, enclosures and equipment to specification
P8 check that the planned locations are sensible, visually acceptable and
are in accordance with other site services
P9 install the cabling and wiring systems, containment, enclosures and
equipment safely
P10 report to and gain approval from relevant people those necessary
amendments to the planned programme of work that may have:
P10.1 the potential to be dangerous
P10.2 a cost implication
P11 seek the appropriate action from the relevant people
P12 reinstate the work area
P13 deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report
those that cannot be solved

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Install electrical cabling systems, wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment (plant)

Knowledge and
understanding

You need to know and K1 relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and
understand:
safe working practices
K2 preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area,
material, and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect
actions in these areas
K3 how to identify people that need to be supplied with technical and
functional information relating to the task
K4 risk assessments and method statements (RAMs) and other related
documentation and procedures
K5 engineering drawings and related specifications
K6 the tools, terminology and techniques for the installation of cabling and
wiring systems, containments, enclosures and equipment
K7 safe isolation procedures
K8 correct positioning and installation of components
K9 your responsibilities for ensuring care and security of tools and
equipment used
K10 reporting and documentation procedures
K11 your responsibilities with regard to reporting lines and procedures in your
working environment

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Install electrical cabling systems, wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment (plant)

Additional Information

Scope/range Work environment

Typical work environments could include:
1 at height
2 confined spaces
3 controlled operational and offshore installations
4 designated work areas
5 engineering construction sites
6 existing plants and structures
7 fabrication workshops
8 nuclear sites
9 onshore and offshore installations
10 potential explosive atmospheres
11 shafts
12 shipyards
13 tunnels
14 working inside plant and systems
15 working on access structures (scaffold)

Electrical isolation
This could include:
1 getting appropriate authorisation including Permit to Work
2 identifying the correct isolations and disconnections required
3 correct sequence of isolations and disconnections
4 safety methods for maintaining isolations and disconnections

Cabling systems
These systems could include:
1 control cables
2 data cabling
3 earth cabling
4 power cables
5 telemetry cables

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Install electrical cabling systems, wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment (plant)

Cable containment
Cable containment could include:
1 cable ladder, tray and, basket systems
2 ducting systems
3 PVC and steel conduit
4 PVC and steel trunking

Enclosures
These could include:
1 junction boxes
2 local control panels
3 marshalling boxes

Reinstate the work area

This term could include:
1 returning the work area to a safe condition
2 correctly disposing of waste materials
3 storage of re-usable materials, consumables and equipment in
accordance with appropriate procedures
4 completion of all necessary documentation

Information relating to the task

This could include knowledge and understanding about
1 sources of technical and functional information
2 who should receive what information
3 the type of information to supply
4 when to supply information
5 checking that the relevant people understand those aspects of
information that have a bearing on health and safety

Engineering drawings and related specifications

Engineering drawings could include:
1 assembly instruction

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Install electrical cabling systems, wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment (plant)

2 general arrangement (GAs)

3 isometrics
4 schematics
5 schedules

Specifications could include:

6 method statements
7 manufacturers’ instructions
8 product worksheets

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Install electrical cabling systems, wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment (plant)

Developed by Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

Version number 1

Date approved February 2013

Indicative review February 2017

date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

organisation

Original URN NETI04SS23

Relevant Electrical Engineer ; Electrical Fitter; Electrical Maintenance Technician;

occupations Electrical supervisor; Electrician; Electrical Installation Engineer; Lead
Technician

Suite Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Systems and Equipment

(Plant)

Key words Engineering; installation; cabling systems; wiring systems; isolation;

construction; containment; wiring enclosures; enclosures; wiring; cabling;
electrical installation; installation; electrical

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ECIICESE02
Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and
equipment (plant)

Overview This standard is about the termination of cabling systems and wiring systems
and equipment (plant) in engineering construction.

You will need to be able to make terminations according to specification and

check they are electrically and mechanically sound using the correct tools and
techniques whilst isolating the plant according to procedures and adhering to
Health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices.

In the context of this standard, your responsibility is to interpret and work within
given specifications, selecting techniques and making variations to achieve the
best possible result. In some cases, you may still be expected to refer to
others for final authorisation, even though you remain responsible for
identifying and implementing decisions.

This standard is for

Electrical installation engineers.

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Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and equipment (plant)

Performance
criteria

You must be able to:
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other
relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and local rules or procedures
P2 ensure that the work environment, material, equipment and tools are
suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken
P3 identify the people that need to be provided with technical and functional
information
P4 obtain and interpret the required information and specification for the job
to be done
P5 identify accurately the means of electrical isolation and carry out
isolation
P6 make terminations of cabling systems, wiring systems, enclosures and
equipment in accordance with specifications and regulations
P7 ensure all terminations are complete
P8 check the terminations are electrically and mechanically sound
P9 ensure terminations are identified correctly and clearly
P10 identify and remedy any defects found after termination has taken place
P11 complete necessary documentation
P12 reinstate the work area
P13 deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report
those that cannot be solved

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Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and equipment (plant)

Knowledge and
understanding

You need to know and K1 relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and
understand:
safe working practices
K2 preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area,
material, and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect
actions in these area
K3 how to identify people that need to be supplied with technical and
functional information relating to the task
K4 risk assessments and method statements (RAMs) and other related
documentation and procedures
K5 the tools, terminology and techniques for terminating cabling systems,
wiring systems, enclosures and equipment
K6 engineering drawings and related specifications
K7 safe isolation procedures
K8 safe termination methods
K9 your responsibilities for ensuring care and security of tools and
equipment used
K10 reporting and documentation procedures
K11 your responsibilities with regard to reporting lines and procedures in your
working environment

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Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and equipment (plant)

Additional Information

Scope/range Work environment

Typical work environments could include:
1 at height
2 confined spaces
3 controlled operational and offshore installations
4 designated work areas
5 engineering construction sites
6 existing plants and structures
7 fabrication workshops
8 nuclear sites
9 onshore and offshore installations
10 potential explosive atmospheres
11 shafts
12 shipyards
13 tunnels
14 working inside plant and systems
15 working on access structures (scaffold)

Electrical isolation
This could include:
1 getting appropriate authorisation including Permit to Work
2 identifying the correct isolations and disconnections required
3 correct sequence of isolations and disconnections
4 safety methods for maintaining isolations and disconnections

Cabling systems
These systems could include:
1 control cables
2 data cabling
3 earth cabling
4 power cables
5 telemetry cables

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Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and equipment (plant)

Enclosures
These could include:
1 junction boxes
2 local control panels
3 marshalling boxes

Reinstate the work area

This term could include:
1 returning the work area to a safe condition
2 correctly disposing of waste materials
3 storage of re-usable materials, consumables and equipment in
accordance with appropriate procedures
4 completion of all necessary documentation

Information relating to the task

This could include knowledge and understanding about
1 sources of technical and functional information
2 who should receive what information
3 the type of information to supply
4 when to supply information
5 checking that the relevant people understand those aspects of
information that have a bearing on health and safety

Engineering drawings and related specifications

Engineering drawings could include:
1 assembly instruction
2 general arrangement (GAs)
3 isometrics
4 schematics
5 schedules

Specifications could include:

6 method statements

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Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and equipment (plant)

7 manufacturers’ instructions
8 product worksheets

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Terminate cabling systems, wiring systems and equipment (plant)

Developed by Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

Version number 1

Date approved February 2013

Indicative review February 2017

date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

organisation

Original URN NETI05SS41

Relevant Electrical Engineer ; Electrical Fitter; Electrical Maintenance Technician;

occupations Electrical Supervisor; Electrician; Electrical Installation Engineer

Suite Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Systems and Equipment

(Plant)

Key words Engineering; termination; cabling systems; wiring systems; isolation;

construction; enclosures; wiring; cabling; electrical installation; installation;
electrical

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Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical
installations (plant)

Overview This standard is about the inspecting, commissioning and testing of electrical
installations (plant) in engineering construction.

You will need to be able to perform the appropriate tests, ensure that the
installation is in accordance with regulations and prepare a test record using
the correct tools and techniques and adhering to Health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices.

In the context of this standard, your responsibility is to interpret and work within
given specifications, selecting techniques and making variations to achieve the
best possible result. In some cases, you may still be expected to refer to
others for final authorisation, even though you remain responsible for
identifying and implementing decisions.

This standard is for

Electrical installation engineers.

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Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations (plant)

Performance
criteria

You must be able to: P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other
relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and local rules or procedures
P2 ensure that the work environment, material, equipment and tools are
suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken
P3 identify the people that need to be provided with technical and functional
information
P4 obtain and interpret the required information and specification for the job
to be done
P5 identify accurately the means of electrical isolation and carry out
isolation
P6 confirm that your test instruments are:
P6.1 appropriate
P6.2 fit for purpose
P6.3 calibrated
P7 plan and agree the schedule for inspecting and testing procedures
P8 conduct an inspection
P9 conduct the required tests
P10 confirm the installation meets the required regulations and standards
P11 prepare a formal record of testing which confirms the safety and integrity
of the installation
P12 commission the installation according to specification and defined
parameters
P13 reinstate the work area
P14 deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report
those that cannot be solved

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Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations (plant)

Knowledge and
understanding

You need to know and K1 relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and
understand:
safe working practices
K2 preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area,
material, and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect
actions in these areas
K3 how to identify people that need to be supplied with technical and
functional information relating to the task
K4 risk assessments and method statements (RAMs) and other related
documentation and procedures
K5 safe isolation procedures
K6 engineering drawings and related specifications
K7 the tools, terminology and techniques for inspecting, testing and
commissioning electrical installations including:
K7.1 identification of inspection requirements
K7.2 selection of appropriate calibrated testing equipment
K7.3 sequencing of tests for fault identification
K7.4 setting up of equipment to predetermined parameters
K7.5 releasing of equipment into service
K8 your responsibilities for ensuring care and security of tools and
equipment used
K9 reporting and documentation procedures
K10 your responsibilities with regard to reporting lines and procedures in your
working environment

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Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations (plant)

Additional Information

Scope/range Work environment

Typical work environments could include:
1 at height
2 confined spaces
3 controlled operational and offshore installations
4 designated work areas
5 engineering construction sites
6 existing plants and structures
7 fabrication workshops
8 nuclear sites
9 onshore and offshore installations
10 potential explosive atmospheres
11 shafts
12 shipyards
13 tunnels
14 working inside plant and systems
15 working on access structures (scaffold)

Electrical isolation
This could include:
1 getting appropriate authorisation including Permit to Work
2 identifying the correct isolations and disconnections required
3 correct sequence of isolations and disconnections
4 safety methods for maintaining isolations and disconnections

Testing procedures
These could include testing
1 continuity
2 earth fault loop impedance
3 insulation resistance
4 operation of electrical components
5 polarity

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Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations (plant)

Reinstate the work area

This term could include:
1 returning the work area to a safe condition
2 correctly disposing of waste materials
3 storage of re-usable materials, consumables and equipment in
accordance with appropriate procedures
4 completion of all necessary documentation

Information relating to the task

This could include knowledge and understanding about
1 sources of technical and functional information
2 who should receive what information
3 the type of information to supply
4 when to supply information
5 checking relevant people understand those aspects of information that
have a bearing on health and safety

Engineering drawings and related specifications

Engineering drawings could include:
1 assembly instruction
2 general arrangement (GAs)
3 isometrics
4 schematics
5 schedules

Specifications could include:

6 method statements
7 manufacturers’ instructions
8 product worksheets

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ECIICESE03
Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations (plant)

Developed by Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

Version number 1

Date approved February 2013

Indicative review February 2017

date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

organisation

Original URN NETI06SS45

Relevant Electrical Engineer ; Electrical Fitter; Electrical Maintenance Technician;

occupations Electrical supervisor; Electrician; Electrical Installation Engineer; Lead
Technician

Suite Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Systems and Equipment

(Plant)

Key words Engineering; testing; inspection; isolation; construction; calibrate; test

equipment; wiring; cabling; electrical installation; commissioning; electrical;
construction

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Diagnose and correct electrical faults (plant)

Overview This standard is about diagnosing and correcting electrical faults (plant) in
engineering construction.

You will need to be able to diagnose and correct faults using the correct tools
and techniques whilst isolating the plant in accordance with approved
procedures and adhering to Health and safety legislation, regulations and safe
working practices.

In the context of this standard, your responsibility is to interpret and work within
given specifications, selecting techniques and making variations to achieve the
best possible result. In some cases, you may still be expected to refer to
others for final authorisation, even though you remain responsible for
identifying and implementing decisions.

This standard is for

Electrical installation engineers.

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Diagnose and correct electrical faults (plant)

Performance
criteria

You must be able to:
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other
relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and local rules or procedures
P2 ensure that the work environment, material, electrical equipment and
tools are suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken
P3 obtain detailed information relating to the faults including the
specification of the faulty equipment
P4 identify the people that need to be provided with technical and functional
information
P5 obtain and interpret the required information and specification for the job
to be done
P6 identify accurately the means of electrical isolation and carry out
isolation
P7 carry out tests to identify the fault
P8 agree the repairs and costs and gain approval
P9 correct the faults to specification
P10 ensure all necessary terminations are complete and the installation is
safe
P11 inspect and test that the repaired electrical equipment is functioning to
specification
P12 identify and report potential modification to the design or operation of the
installation in order to avoid future failures
P13 complete necessary documentation
P14 reinstate the work area
P15 deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report
those that cannot be solved

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Diagnose and correct electrical faults (plant)

Knowledge and
understanding

You need to know and K1 relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and
understand:
safe working practices
K2 preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area,
material, and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect
actions in these areas
K3 how to identify people that need to be supplied with technical and
functional information relating to the task
K4 risk assessments and method statements (RAMs) and other related
documentation and procedures
K5 engineering drawings and related specifications
K6 safe isolation procedures
K7 the tools, terminology and techniques for safely diagnosing and
correcting electrical faults (plant) including
K7.1 selection of appropriate calibrated testing equipment
K7.2 the appropriate sequencing of tests
K7.3 typical faults and how to rectify them
K7.4 your legal responsibilities with regards to making decisions for
repair
K8 your responsibilities for ensuring care and security of tools and
equipment used
K9 reporting and documentation procedures
K10 your responsibilities with regard to reporting lines and procedures in your
working environment

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Diagnose and correct electrical faults (plant)

Additional Information

Scope/range Work environment

Typical work environments could include:
1 at height
2 confined spaces
3 controlled operational and offshore installations
4 designated work areas
5 engineering construction sites
6 existing plants and structures
7 fabrication workshops
8 nuclear sites
9 onshore and offshore installations
10 potential explosive atmospheres
11 shafts
12 shipyards
13 tunnels
14 working inside plant and systems
15 working on access structures (scaffold)

Electrical isolation
This could include:
1 getting appropriate authorisation including Permit to Work
2 identifying the correct isolations and disconnections required
3 correct sequence of isolations and disconnections
4 safety methods for maintaining isolations and disconnections

Reinstate the work area

This term could include:
1 returning the work area to a safe condition
2 correctly disposing of waste materials
3 storage of re-usable materials, consumables and equipment in
accordance with appropriate procedures
4 completion of all necessary documentation

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Diagnose and correct electrical faults (plant)

Information relating to the task

This could include knowledge and understanding about
1 sources of technical and functional information
2 who should receive what information
3 the type of information to supply
4 when to supply information
5 checking relevant people understand those aspects of information that
have a bearing on health and safety

Engineering drawings and related specifications

Engineering drawings could include:
1 assembly instruction
2 general arrangement (GAs)
3 isometrics
4 schematics
5 schedules

Specifications could include:

6 method statements
7 manufacturers’ instructions
8 product worksheets

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ECIICESE04
Diagnose and correct electrical faults (plant)

Developed by Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

Version number 1

Date approved February 2013

Indicative review February 2017

date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

organisation

Original URN NETI09SS54

Relevant Electrical Engineer ; Electrical Fitter; Electrical Maintenance Technician;

occupations Electrical supervisor; Electrician; Electrical Installation Engineer; Lead
Technician

Suite Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Systems and Equipment

(Plant)

Key words Engineering; faults; cabling systems; wiring systems; isolation; construction;
diagnosis; diagnose; correct; calibrated equipment; testing; commissioning;
enclosures; wiring; cabling; electrical installation; installation; electrical

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