Assessor Resource
PMASUP341B
Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
In a typical scenario, a process technician would be able to:
test, repair and recommission instrumentation and control systems used in the industry
monitor equipment operation
issue permits to allow work to be undertaken
verify equipment operation
calibrate instrumentation
prepare and analyse reports related to the equipment/systems.
This competency covers any control system/instrumentation forming part of a control system, such as those for compressor systems, prime movers, valve systems and systems measuring/controlling flow, pressure or temperature. It also covers the use of relevant test equipment. Control systems can be pneumatic, electrical/electronic, electro-pneumatic, computer-based, etc.
This competency includes responding to emergency situations, such as a leaks, fire or equipment failure. It also includes troubleshooting a range of problems which could include electrical faults, calibration errors or equipment failure.
Persons performing this competency would also, as part of their job role, identify and control hazards in their work area and with equipment/systems.
This competency covers the skills needed to monitor and maintain instrument/electrical systems used for process measurement and control of a process.
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