Major Work Activity E - Installs and tests electrical and electronic systems

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Task E-13 Installs electrical and electronic systems

Task Descriptor

Oil heat system technicians install electrical and electronic systems.

Electrical and electronic systems save fuel, work more efficiently and quietly, require less maintenance and provide increased comfort.

E-13.01 - Selects controls and components

E-13.01 - Selects controls and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-13.01.02P determine controls and components to install controls and components to install are determined according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ and engineering specifications
E-13.01.03P determine control component specifications control component specifications are determined according to system design and application, and manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-13.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of controls and components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of controls and components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of controls and components
  3. describe sequence of operation of controls
  4. interpret information pertaining to controls and components found on drawings and specifications
E-13.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical principles as they relate to system operation
  1. describe basic electrical theory as it relates to controls and components
  2. identify units of electrical measurement and symbols
  3. identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to electricity
  4. identify types of loads
E-13.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to select controls and components
  1. describe procedures to select controls and components
E-13.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

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E-13.02 - Selects location of controls and components

E-13.02 - Selects location of controls and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-13.02.02P assess placement of controls, loads and wiring placement of controls, loads and wiring are assessed according to serviceability and jurisdictional regulations
E-13.02.03P measure clearances clearances are measured according to task and jurisdictional regulations
E-13.02.04P determine connection routing for controls and components connection routing for controls and components is determined according to drawings, clearances and site visits
E-13.02.05P determine physical and environmental limitations of controls and loads physical and environmental limitations of controls and loads are determined according to manufacturers’ specifications, industry best practices and task

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-13.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of controls and components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of controls and components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of controls and components
  3. describe sequence of operation of controls
  4. interpret information pertaining to controls and components found on drawings and specifications
E-13.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to select location of controls and components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to select location of controls and components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to selecting location of controls and components
  3. describe procedures to select location of controls and components
  4. describe sequence of assembly
E-13.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to selecting location of controls and components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to selecting location of controls and components

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-13.03 - Installs controls and components

E-13.03 - Installs controls and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-13.03.02P install wire wire is installed according to clearances, task, codes, standards and regulations
E-13.03.03P install fasteners and supports fasteners and supports are installed according to clearances, task, codes, standards and regulations
E-13.03.04P fasten controls and components controls and components are fastened according to manufacturers’ specifications and task

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-13.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of controls and components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of controls and components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of controls and components
  3. describe sequence of operation of controls
  4. interpret information pertaining to controls and components found on drawings and specifications
  5. identify types of fasteners and supports used to install controls and components
E-13.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install controls and components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to install controls and components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installation of controls and components
  3. describe procedures to install controls and components
E-13.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to installation of controls and components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installation of controls and components

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Task E-14 Tests electrical and electronic systems

Task Descriptor

Oil heat system technicians are responsible for testing related electrical and electronic systems for safety and functionality.

E-14.01 - Cycles appliance controls

E-14.01 - Cycles appliance controls
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-14.01.02P operate appliance controls appliance controls are operated according to manufacturers’ specifications and task
E-14.01.03P monitor sequence of operation of system sequence of operation of system is monitored according to manufacturers’ specifications
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-14.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of appliance controls, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify appliance controls, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of appliance controls
  3. interpret information pertaining to appliance controls found on drawings and specifications
E-14.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to cycle appliance controls
  1. identify tools and equipment used to cycle appliance controls, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to cycling of appliance controls
  3. describe procedures to cycle appliance controls
  4. describe sequence of operation of system

E-14.02 - Checks operating and safety controls

E-14.02 - Checks operating and safety controls
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-14.02.02P verify safety controls safety controls are verified by overriding operating components according to industry best practices and task
E-14.02.03P trace circuits circuits are traced to troubleshoot safety controls according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-14.02.04P verify that controls are operational through full cycle controls are operational through full cycle according to manufacturers’ specifications
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-14.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of operating and safety controls, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of operating and safety controls, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of operating and safety controls
  3. interpret information pertaining to operating and safety controls found on drawings and specifications
  4. describe sequence of operation for system
  5. identify types of circuits, and describe their characteristics and applications
  6. identify set points, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-14.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check operating and safety controls
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check operating and safety controls, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to checking of operating and safety controls
  3. describe procedures to verify and troubleshoot operating and safety controls

E-14.03 - Checks accessories and components

E-14.03 - Checks accessories and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-14.03.02P test circuits, accessories and components circuits, accessories and components are tested according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-14.03.03P interpret readings readings are interpreted according to system
E-14.03.04P verify that circuits, accessories and components are operational through full cycle circuits, accessories and components are operational through full cycle according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-14.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of circuits, accessories and components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of circuits, accessories and components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of circuits, accessories and components
  3. interpret information pertaining to circuits, accessories and components found on drawings and specifications
  4. describe sequence of operation for system
  5. identify types of circuits, and describe their characteristics and applications
  6. identify set points, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-14.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check circuits, accessories and components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check circuits, accessories and components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to circuits, accessories and components
  3. describe procedures to check circuits, accessories and components

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

E-14.04 - Sets up operating parameters

E-14.04 - Sets up operating parameters
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-14.04.02P verify operating parameters operating parameters are verified according to manufacturers’ specifications, site conditions and client requirements
E-14.04.03P adjust operating controls operating controls are adjusted according to manufacturers’ specifications, site conditions and client requirements
E-14.04.04P adjust equipment and components equipment and components are adjusted according to system design

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-14.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of operating parameters, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify operating parameters, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of operating parameters
  3. interpret information pertaining to operating parameters found on drawings and specifications
E-14.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check operating parameters
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check operating parameters, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to checking of operating parameters
  3. describe procedures to check operating parameters

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)