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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify robot requirements
   • Robot features and specifications are identified.
   • Robot language is identified.
   • Robot safety features are identified.
   • Manufacturer's operating procedures and engineering drawings are interpreted to define robot function and tool path geometry.
   • Required operations for robot and end effectors are determined in conjunction with appropriate technical experts or other technical reference sources.
2. Plan robot program
   • Programming requirements are identified.
   • Coordinates are calculated for tool path or robot functions.
   • Programming method is selected.
   • Program plan is developed.
3. Write basic program
   • Robot and computer equipment is prepared.
   • Program is written in required language and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
   • Safety features are incorporated in robot program.
   • Operation sheet is prepared.
4. Trial program
   • Program is trialled by operating robot in manual mode in conjunction with operator as appropriate.
   • Program performance is verified against required specifications and with appropriate technical experts or other technical reference sources.
   • Program is edited if necessary to adjust operation as required.
   • Components are checked for conformance to specifications as required.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists engineering drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information identifying robot featuresapplicationsspecifications calculating coordinates of all relevant points on the part or product to be produced writing programs in required programming language producing robot operation sheets editing robot program checking partsproducts for specification conformance undertaking program storage and filing procedures

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of classificationsapplications of industrial robots such as welding thermal cutting machining forming and shaping pick and place palletising machine loadingunloading end effectors grippers tools and tool changes features and specifications of robots and components joint movements of a robot drive systems used to generate robot movement programming methods and procedures function of elements in controlling operation of a robot safety features and requirements of robots types of robots and end effectors and their applications robot operations controlled by programs the tool paths when producing a part or product the sequence of robot operations including movements the zero point of the robot standard codes and languages for robot programs procedures for completing robot operation sheets procedures for manual operation of the robot reasons for testing and proving the robot program procedures for editing the robot program the effects of editing on the operation of the robot and the part or product to be produced the measuring equipmenttechniques used to check for conformance to specification hazards and control measures associated with programming robots including housekeeping safe workplace practices and procedures

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to write basic robot programs Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with writing robot programming or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Features and specifications	Components Capabilities Speed Reach Load carrying capacity Accuracy/repeatability Classification Polar coordinate Cylindrical coordinate Cartesian coordinate Jointed elbow SCARA Movements Base Shoulder Elbow Pitch Roll Yaw Applications Required operating conditions Limitations Justification Safety features
Language	Language appropriate to robot type
Safety features	AS2939 - 1987 - Industrial Robot Safety - Safe Design and Usage Physical design Enclosures Layout Programming Sensing Personnel
Method	Manual Walkthrough Leadthrough Offline Optical/vision or sensor systems

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