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5. Testing Requirements

Certificate of test (electrical equipment)

Question 1/11
What are you obligated to include in your work practices when you repair electrical equipment?
(Refer to Section 37 (1) (a) of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (the Act) Obligation of repairer of electrical equipment or electrical installation)

Question 2/11
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 14(2) of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (the Regulation) Testing of electrical equipment after electrical work)
Question 3/11
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 15 (2) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and safety)
Question 4/11
When issuing the Certificate of Testing and Safety for electrical equipment, what will you need to write on the certificate?
(Refer to Section 15 (4) Regulation Certificate of testing and safety)
Question 5/11
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 15 (5) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and safety)
Question 6/11
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 (a) of the Act Obligation of installer of electrical equipment or electrical installation)
Question 7/11
After performing this electrical work on the electrical installation and connecting it, you will need to make sure that…
(Refer to Section 159 (3) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)
Question 8/11
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 159 (1) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)
Question 9/11
When issuing a Certificate of Testing and Compliance for an electrical installation, what will you need to write on the certificate?
(Refer to Section 159 (2) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)
Question 10/11
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 159 (4) of the Regulation Certificate of testing and compliance)

Testing of safety equipment 

Question 11/11
You have an obligation to ensure that your safety equipment used to protect you whilst undertaking electrical work is tested at least every…
(Refer to Section 17 (1) of the Regulation Testing and maintenance of safety equipment)

Last reviewed
14 March 2011
Last updated
9 March 2012

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