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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan commissioning procedure
   • Control system format and operational intent is determined and understood.
   • Commissioning procedures are effectively sequenced to meet requirement of components and control application.
2. Check control system installation
   • Correct installation of system components is verified against specifications.
   • Appropriate test equipment is functional and calibrated before use.
   • Components or control loop/system is powered up and checked for correct supply in accordance with specifications.
   • All readings/measurements are correctly obtained, interpreted and recorded.
3. Adjust control system and assess performance
   • Control loop/system components are adjusted to meet control characteristics, application and process specifications utilising appropriate techniques.
   • Final verifications including any operational adjustments are made to ensure required performance.
4. Commission modifications
   • Necessary modifications to change performance in order to meet manufacturers' or operational specifications or safety and legislative requirements are undertaken or actioned.
   • Reports on system/process characteristics are provided for warranty, handover, legislative, etc. purposes.
   • All modifications are documented and result is recorded to standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in obtaining reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents obtaining necessary approvals checking system components against specification calibrating and checking test equipment to be used energising and checking the components andor the control loopsystem for correct supply checking and clarifying taskrelated information adjusting control loopsystem components conducting appropriate measurementstests carrying out authorised modifications to the control system andor process components checking for conformance to specifications completing reports and documentation on commissioning activity undertaking numerical operations geometry and calculationsformulae within the scope of this unit

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of work to be undertaken control system format operational intent of the processes being controlled by the control system specifications of the control system and the processes being controlled regulatory and legislative requirements associated with the commissioning procedure procedures for commissioning the control system procedures to ensure that control characteristics application and process specifications are achieved components of the operational processes installation specifications for each component of the operational processes measuring techniques and equipment appropriate to the measurements to be taken test equipment and techniques appropriate to the commissioning of the control calibration procedures for the selected test equipment procedures for energising components andor the control loopsystem supply requirements of components and the control loopsystem recording requirements for readingsmeasurements taken adjustments that can be made to the control loopsystem components effects of adjustments on the control characteristics and operational processes measurementstests to be undertaken to verify control system and process operation reasons for selecting the chosen measurementstests procedures to be followed if the operational specifications of the control system andor process cannot be achieved effect of changes to control system components on system performance appropriate authority to approve any modifications reporting requirements associated with the commissioning of control systems requirements for recording modifications reasons for recording modifications hazard and control measures associated with modifying control systems including housekeeping safe work 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 modify control systems 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 modification of control systems 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 techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency 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.
Commissioning	Commissioning involves the development of a commissioning procedure, testing of operation and adjustment to conform to specification
Control system	Control systems can mean closed or open loop on continuous or step process control systems. Loop/system control can incorporate the use of pneumatics, electrical, electronics, hydraulics or a combination
System components	Control loop/system components incorporate all instruments and devices which make up or control a loop/system, including sensing devices, control devices, actuators and transducers

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