Required skills

Required skills include

identifying parameters and context of tasks WHS regulatory requirements risk management and organisational procedures

reviewing effects of electricity on humans dangerous high currents and voltages and automated systems regulatory requirements related to extra low low and high voltage applications and relating these to electrical and electronic applications in engineering

reviewing sustainability implications of functions and features of devices machines controllers interfaces signal conditioning and networks programming and interfacing of PLCs including sequencing two or more actuations with start stop and actuation motion confirmation signals

ensuring safe electrical working practice including use of licensed personnel

describeing information flow and control as a flowchart

reporting and documenting results of investigation evaluation and application calculations diagrams programs and files

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

the effects of electricity on humans

electrical laws

Ohms law

Kirchhoffs voltage and current laws

analogies with hydraulics pressure drop and continuity

automated systems and mechatronic devices Note This unit does not include design or modification of interfacing with these devices

common software requirements of control systems including SCADA distributed control systems DCS and programming

PLC and microcontroller basic programming functions

SCADA including basic editing and programming techniques

documentation techniques circuit diagrams programs and applications

specifications for hardware applicable to controller techniques in engineering

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 apply controller principles to ensure safe practice assist with systems development component selection and maintenance and broadly evaluate electrical electronic and controller features and functions

This includes working individually and as part of a team and recognising and complying with normal control procedures on engineering projects

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

identify and apply WHS regulatory and risk management procedures

review dangers and effects of electricity on humans

identify effects and dangers of electricity automated systems and specialist requirements such as licensing related to technical work

confirm personal functions and responsibilities and that of team and support functional group

review sustainability implications functions and features of controllers and related devices machines and systems

assess and apply basic electrical and electronic control principles controller programming principles and techniques to simple machine control functions

ensure safe electrical working practice

ensure clear and logical process of analysis

report and document results

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 then a simulated working environment 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

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Controllers

Controller tasks

Automation safety

Appropriate licensed trade, technical and professional assistance

Sustainability

Standards and codes