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MEM18061 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain/calibrate complex control systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM18061 - Maintain/calibrate complex control systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to determine system specification and control loop characteristics, and test, monitor and record system operation.It applies to localising the fault condition; repairing or replacing faulty condition; calibrating, configuring and adjusting complex control systems; and recommissioning the system.Where soldering of components is required to advanced or military specifications, where the reliability of electrical connections is critical, or where surface mounted devices are being soldered/desoldered then unit MEM05002 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 8
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Maintenance and diagnostics
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Determine system specifications and control loop characteristics
  • Examine engineering specifications, technical information and historical records and trends and document relevant data
       
Element: Obtain, read and interpret system specifications and operational data, including those for multiple loop control systems and devices
       
Element: Obtain, read and interpret circuit and logic diagrams and configuration data
       
Element: Consult with system operators and other relevant plant personnel and extract and document relevant data by appropriate means
       
Element: Obtain appropriate work clearances for monitoring and testing the system
       
Element: Test, monitor and record system operation
  • Collect all relevant data by appropriate means from all sources
       
Element: Analyse fault detection and diagnostic data against predetermined operational specifications, and document conclusions
       
Element: Set up and undertake tests using appropriate test equipment in accordance with procedures
       
Element: Set up and use signal transmission test equipment, where applicable
       
Element: Determine adjustment/maintenance needs through interpretation and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, electronic, logic diagrams and configuration data for all control system devices
       
Element: Connect and test field instrumentation for selected control operation, and monitor performance against specifications
       
Element: Carry out diagnostics checks to ensure correct operation
       
Element: Analyse and evaluate fault condition and plan corrective action
       
Element: Replace faulty items or repair faulty condition
  • Dismantle faulty items for repair or replacement using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques according to manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Select replaceable items from manufacturers' catalogues, spare parts lists or data sheets
       
Element: Establish correct maintenance procedures for faulty items using manufacturers' handbooks
       
Element: Repair faulty items and/or faulty condition, where applicable
       
Element: Reassemble repaired and replaceable items to meet specifications
       
Element: Calibrate, configure, adjust complex control systems
  • Carry out diagnostic checks to ensure correct operation of system and take appropriate corrective action, as necessary
       
Element: Select/set up calibration and test equipment to enable calibration to manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: Undertake mechanical alignment of control devices, where applicable
       
Element: Configure system using appropriate programming tools and techniques
       
Element: Perform all relevant alignment procedures for optimum control and in accordance with specifications
       
Element: Set up recording equipment for adjustment and monitoring during alignment
       
Element: Make online changes to parameters in the system to meet specified requirements
       
Element: Connect field instrumentation for selected control operation and system and ensure it is operated to a satisfactory level of control
       
Element: Return system to service
  • Undertake final adjustments to align system operation to operational specifications, including process and optimum control efficiencies
       
Element: Complete service reports in accordance with SOPs
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Control loop includes:

a process of documenting and recording measurements and variables within the process

Relevant data includes one (1) or more of the following:

maintenance records

fault indicators

chart recorders

data loggers

error codes

operational symptoms

observation monitoring

tests

Test equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

engineering level

laser alignments

appropriate equipment for the measurement of:

alignment

flatness

squareness

straightness

temperature

vibration

load deflection

noise level

RPM

Control system includes one (1) or more of the following:

pneumatic control

analog and/or digital electronics

distributed programmable logic controller (PLC)

distributive control systems (DCS)

supervisory control date acquisition (SCADA)

computer-based control systems which include supervisory mode

Field instrumentation includes:

test and measuring equipment which includes specialised testing fixtures or equipment

Control strategies include one (1) or more of the following:

ratio

cascade

selector

duplex

feed forward

adaptive

dynamic compensations

computations

energy management

environmental control/systems

Return system to service includes one (1) or more of the following:

configuring

calibrating

adjusting

tuning

final validation of system performance

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Examine engineering specifications, technical information and historical records and trends and document relevant data 
 
 
 
 
Collect all relevant data by appropriate means from all sources 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dismantle faulty items for repair or replacement using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques according to manufacturers' recommendations 
 
 
 
 
Carry out diagnostic checks to ensure correct operation of system and take appropriate corrective action, as necessary 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Undertake final adjustments to align system operation to operational specifications, including process and optimum control efficiencies 
 

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