Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

completing tasks using selected hardware in accordance with manufacturers instructions and to workplace procedures

using CPU IO peripherals interfaces actuators and other computercontroller equipment

accessing and using appropriate software in accordance with manufacturers instructions to complete task requirements

saving and storing documents and other computercontroller files are in an appropriate directory in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

identifying and analysing difficulties using appropriate help sources

preparing work plans for programmingcustomising task

writingalteringcustomising programs

testing and amending programs

maintaining records

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

functions and operating procedures of CPU IO peripherals interfaces actuators and other computercontroller equipment

applications of available hardware and criteria for selecting the hardware for particular tasks

procedures for operating hardware

procedures for checking and replacing hardware consumables

available software and their applications

procedures and commands for the use of identified software

procedures and related requirements for saving and storing documents and computercontroller files

techniques for accessing transferring printing documents or other computer files or using computer files to control plant and equipment

techniques for accessing and using manuals and training booklets to solve minor problems

procedures for accessing sources of help

techniques for accessing help with typical difficulties with selected applications

typical programmingcustomising sequencing and related issues

techniques and procedures for preparing a work plan for a programmingcustomising task

techniques and procedures for writingcustomising programs in specified formats and computer language

techniques and procedures for testing and amending programs

procedures for checking program alteration with users

procedures for maintaining records and reports on programsystem development or enhancement

procedures for disseminating information on programsystem development

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 operate and program computers andor controllers in engineering situations 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 operating and programming computers andor controllers in engineering situations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Method of assessment

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with applying calculus in engineering situations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Hardware

Tasks

Software

Technical instructions

Inconsistencies and technical difficulties

Occupational health and safety regulations / guidelines

Programming

Organisational guidelines

Develop and maintain client engagement