The Readiness Assessment
The electro technology apprenticeship Readiness Assessment (RA) has been developed as part of the
Energy Industry Apprentice Progression Management (EIAPMS) pilot, managed by Energy Skills
Australia (E-Oz) on behalf of a consortium of industry partners and funded under the
Commonwealth Government
The RA is an integral component in assessing the fit between the apprenticeship candidate and the
training program by assessing an individual’s capabilities against identified literacy and numeracy
requirements for successfully progressing through the qualification. It has been designed to
communicate appropriate indicators of readiness to prospective apprentices, assess individual
readiness and provide guidance on suitable support pathways based on the individual’s skill profile.
The RA is designed to assist trainers to identify a candidate’s readiness to undertake and electrical
apprenticeship, targeting the specific requirements of the trade program; disaggregating broad
language, literacy and numeracy standards into topic specific elements.
Examples of specific areas of numeracy and literacy attainment in reading and writing in alignment
with Industry needs Numeracy
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Determine the correct placement of switch boxes using a tape measure.
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Estimate the time and materials required for a particular job.
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Calculate the average amount of power being used in a building.
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Ensure that installations meet electrical code requirements by taking measurements and
performing calculations.
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Calculate a bill charging for time, materials and taxes.
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Make calculations using angles, vectors and trigonometric constants.
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Use formulae, such as Ohm's law, to design or modify electrical installations
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Interpret drawings when installing, assembling or repairing electrical equipment.
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Translate two-dimensional prints into three dimensions when studying drawings and
schematics to troubleshoot problems with electrical components.
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Read digital displays, gauges and dials on measuring devices
Reading
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Read completed forms, such as purchase order agreements.
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Read instructions for installing equipment, such as light fixtures or electric heaters.
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Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information on hazardous materials.
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Read notes explaining the sequence of operations when wiring controls for mechanical
equipment.
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Read safety manuals.
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Read and understand the Electrical Code, which contains legal and highly technical language.
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Read other tradespersons' plans and specifications to understand the sequences of
installation and locations of apparatus.
Writing
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Write notes on pipes to indicate the wiring inside.
Make a list of materials needed for a job.
Record information about daily work, including hours worked, job locations and details of
conversations about the job.
Write change orders for customers, such as to indicate items that were not included in the
original bid.
Write a grievance report to explain the circumstances that justify an accident claim
Link to ‘Readiness Assessment’ document that you can print off and use as required:
http://energiseoz.com.au/images/flyers/Readiness_Assessment_Documentation_final_June_2014.p
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Link to the ‘Readiness Assessment’ information page:
http://energiseoz.com.au/index.php/project-features/readiness-assessment
If you would like to look at/undertake the actual practice assessment themselves, you can do so via
the following link: https://emaplms.e-oz.com.au/login/index.php.