A competent person is one who the responsible person ensures has the necessary practical and theoretical skills, acquired through training, qualification, experience or a combination of these, to correctly undertake the required tasks.

Source: AS/NZS 3760

07/04/2019
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Competent person

A competent person is one who the responsible person ensures has the necessary practical and theoretical skills, acquired through training, qualification, experience or a combination […]
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05/02/2019
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Earth Continuity Test

The earth continuity test is used to check the integrity of the protective earth within a Class 1 appliance, extension lead or powerboard. It involves […]
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11/04/2019
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Extra Low Voltage

Extra low voltage operates at < 51V AC or < 120V The risk factor is considered to be low and therefore extra low voltage appliances […]
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05/02/2019
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Functional Earth

Some Class II appliances are to an earth for a purpose other than safety, such as electromagnetic interference suppression or harmonic current suppression. Such equipment […]
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11/04/2019
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High Voltage

High voltage operates  at > 1,000V AC or > 1500V DC High voltage presents a risk of electrical arcing
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05/02/2019
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Hostile Environment

An environment where the expected life span of an appliance would be reduced due to factors such as humidity, corrosion, dust, physical abuse etc. It […]
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05/02/2019
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Insulation Resistance Test 500V / 250V DC

The insulation resistance test is used to test integrity of the insulation. Also called a “mega test” or “IR test”. The measurement is recorded in […]
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05/02/2019
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Leakage Current Test

The leakage current test is used to test integrity of the insulation.  It is sometimes called the powered-up test. The measurement is recorded in mA. […]
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11/04/2019
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Low Voltage

Low voltage operates within the range of 51V – 1,000V AC or 120V – 1500V DC For test and tagging purposes these appliances present a […]
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