Training Standard/5355 Evaluate Job Requirements

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Skill Set 5355.0 from the Training Standard.

General Performance Objective

Evaluate job requirements by reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications, correlating information from technical drawings, assessing job site conditions, calculating electrical load requirements, verifying the scope of work and design parameters, determining site-specific materials, determining electrical crew and support personnel requirements, scheduling job site materials and equipment, and establishing work schedules, according to regulatory requirements, codes, manufacturer's recommendations and specifications, job requirements, site conditions, industry standards, company policies and procedures, and safety requirements.

Skills

5355.01 Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Including lighting plots; set plots; and architectural, electrical, and schematic drawings and site plans, by reading the title block, identifying and interpreting symbols and scale, and using measuring devices.

5355.02 Correlate information from technical drawings

Cross-checking for compatibility between drawings and relevance to the job specifications, developing a checklist of questions and a preliminary list of equipment and material requirements.

5355.03 Assess job site conditions

Checking for conformance to technical drawings and other information received; referring to checklists of questions; measuring equipment parameters; checking for obstructions; checking that power and utilities are available; verifying accessibility for people and equipment.

5355.04 Calculate electrical load requirements

Determining total power requirements for all departments and connected systems; checking for available capacity, power quality, phasing, and voltage; identifying deficiencies and supplemental power requirements.

5355.05 Verify the scope of work and design parameters

Including time constraints, configuration/positioning of equipment, and visual effects, by discussing with the client the scope of the installation so the installation plan meets client requirements.

5355.06 Determine site-specific materials

Including rigging, lifting, and hoisting devices and components; manual and powered personnel and equipment lifts; scaffolds; ladders; ropes; cables and pulleys; generator sets; transformers; overcurrent protection devices; construction and weather-protection materials; audio, video, and lighting equipment; and transportation and communication equipment.

5355.07 Determine electrical crew and support personnel requirements

Including number of personnel required and duration, by analysing location and job requirements, determining skill levels of electrical crew and support personnel, and reporting requirements.

5355.08 Schedule job site materials and equipment

Including rigging and hoisting equipment, manual and powered personnel and equipment lifts, ladders, scaffolds, connectors and mounting equipment, construction supplies, wire, electrical cables, and lighting/audio/video and effects equipment, by locating and sequencing material requirements, reviewing delivery schedules, and maintaining an inventory record.

5355.09 Establish work schedules

Including preparation of equipment, load-ins and load-outs, set-up, focus, cueing and programming, and coordinating schedules with other departments.

Source: Apprenticeship Training Standard, Skill Set 5355.0, pp.30–33