5. Testing Requirements

Certificate of test (electrical equipment)

Question 1/10

What are you obligated to include in your work practices when you repair electrical equipment?

(Refer to Section 37 (2) (a) of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (the Act) Duty of repairer of electrical equipment or electrical installation)

Incorporate a final check of that the installation, so it is not likely to cause a fire
Ensure the way you repair the electrical equipment is electrically safe
Make sure that the electricity entity has stated in writing that they have no objection to the installation
Check that the components forming part of the electrical installation is installed in a place that the regulator has approved

Question 2/10

After completing the work on this electrical equipment and before it is connected to a source of electricity, you will need to…

(Refer to Section 25 (2) of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (the Regulation) Testing of electrical equipment after electrical work)

Put controls in place that prevent unwanted outcomes
Ensure the electrical equipment is tested before you connect it to a source of electricity
Ensure your construction safety plan is held by the principal contractor ready for inspection
Inspect the equipment as recommended by the manufacturer

Question 3/10

After you have tested this electrical work and you have proven it to be electrically safe, are you required to issue a Certificate of Testing and Safety?

(Refer to Section 26 (2) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and safety)

Yes
No

Question 4/10

When issuing the Certificate of Testing and Safety for electrical equipment, what will you need to write on the certificate?

(Refer to Section 26 (34) Regulation Certificate of testing and safety)

The name and address of the person who developed the safe system of work for the equipment
The electrical equipment to the extent it is affected by the electrical work is electrically safe
Details of any portable electrical equipment that has a serious defect
That you have ensured that the safety switch installed complies with AS/NZS 3760 when tested

Question 5/10

How long are you required to keep the Certificate of Testing and Safety after it is given to the person you did the work for?

(Refer to Section 26 (5) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and safety)

6 months
1 year
2 years
5 years

Question 6/10

When you are installing an electrical installation, what is one of the things you need to do whilst doing this work?

(Refer to Section 36 (2) of the Act Duty of installer of electrical equipment or electrical installation)

Record the processes that were followed and keep this information available for the client
Ensure the way you install the installation is electrically safe
Ensure the customer's protection equipment and the electricity entity's protection system do not conflict
Provide access to the entity, or persons authorised by it to access the installed equipment

Question 7/10

After performing this electrical work on the electrical installation and connecting it, you will need to make sure that…

(Refer to Section 227 (3) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)

The controls in place will prevent different hazardous outcomes
It has been tested to ensure it is electrically safe (to the extent it is affected by the electrical work)
A construction safety plan that is held by the principal contractor is ready for inspection
It has been inspected as recommended by the manufacturer of the installed equipment

Question 8/10

After you have tested the electrical work on the installation to ensure it is electrically safe, is it compulsory for you to issue a Certificate of Testing and Compliance?

(Refer to Section 227 (1) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)

Yes
No

Question 9/10

When issuing a Certificate of Testing and Compliance for an electrical installation, what will you need to write on the certificate?

(Refer to Section 227 (2) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)

Details of any previous defects relating to the installation
The name and address of the person for whom the work was performed and the day the electrical installation was tested
Details of any serious defects
That you are the holder of a tradesman's certificate under the Tradesmen's Rights Regulation Act 1946 (Cwlth) as an electrical mechanic

Question 10/10

How long do you need to keep a copy of the Certificate of Testing and Compliance after it is given to the person you did the work for?

(Refer to Section 227 (4) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)

6 months
1 year
2 years
5 years