Application
Work is generally undertaken in a team environment, but not exclusively. Control systems can mean closed or open loop on continuous or step process control systems. All specifications are supplied via engineering/circuit drawings, data sheets, written or verbal instructions. Band: B Unit Weight: 6 |
Prerequisites
Path 1 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Terminate and connect electrical wiring | ||
Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. | ||
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits | ||
Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. | ||
Fault find repair/rectify complex electrical circuits | ||
Path 2 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Plan a complete activity | ||
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform precision mechanical measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Perform computations | ||
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations | ||
Organise and communicate information | ||
Write reports | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Use tools for precision work | ||
Repair and fit engineering components | ||
Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording | ||
Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results | ||
Maintain pneumatic system components | ||
Maintain pneumatic systems | ||
Maintain hydraulic system components | ||
Maintain hydraulic systems | ||
Maintain fluid power controls | ||
Modify fluid power system operation | ||
Modify fluid power control systems | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Path 3 | Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components | |
Interpret technical drawing | ||
Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Fault find, test, calibrate instrumentation systems, equipment | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment | ||
Maintain, repair control instrumentation - single and multiple loop control systems | ||
Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements | ||
Tune control loops - multi controller or multi element systems | ||
Path 4 | Manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components | |
Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering | ||
Interpret technical drawing | ||
Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Diagnose and repair analog equipment and components | ||
Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment | ||
Modify electronic equipment | ||
Modify electronic systems | ||
Diagnose and repair digital equipment and components | ||
Path 5 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems | ||
Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components | ||
Maintain and repair commercial and/or industrial refrigeration and/or air conditioning controls | ||
Path 6 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems | ||
Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components | ||
Maintain and repair commercial and/or industrial refrigeration and/or air conditioning controls | ||
Path 7 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems | ||
Maintain and repair central air handling systems | ||
Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components | ||
Maintain and repair integrated industrial refrigeration and/or large air handling system controls | ||
Path 8 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Fault find, test, calibrate instrumentation systems, equipment | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Maintain, repair control instrumentation - single and multiple loop control systems | ||
Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements | ||
Maintain instrumentation system components | ||
Tune control loops - multi controller or multi element systems |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan commissioning procedure | 1.1. Control system format and operational intent is determined and understood. 1.2. Commissioning procedures are effectively sequenced to meet requirement of components and control application. |
2. Check control system installation | 2.1. Correct installation of system components is verified against specifications. 2.2. Appropriate test equipment is functional and calibrated before use. 2.3. Components or control loop/system is powered up and checked for correct supply in accordance with specifications. 2.4. All readings/measurements are correctly obtained, interpreted and recorded. |
3. Adjust control system and assess performance | 3.1. Control loop/system components are adjusted to meet control characteristics, application and process specifications utilising appropriate techniques. 3.2. Final verifications including any operational adjustments are made to ensure required performance. |
4. Commission modifications | 4.1. Necessary modifications to change performance in order to meet manufacturers' or operational specifications or safety and legislative requirements are undertaken or actioned. 4.2. Reports on system/process characteristics are provided for warranty, handover, legislative, etc. purposes. 4.3. 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 and/or the control loop/system for correct supply checking and clarifying task-related information adjusting control loop/system components conducting appropriate measurements/tests carrying out authorised modifications to the control system and/or process components checking for conformance to specifications completing reports and documentation on commissioning activity undertaking numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae 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 and/or the control loop/system supply requirements of components and the control loop/system recording requirements for readings/measurements taken adjustments that can be made to the control loop/system components effects of adjustments on the control characteristics and operational processes measurements/tests to be undertaken to verify control system and process operation reasons for selecting the chosen measurements/tests procedures to be followed if the operational specifications of the control system and/or 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, supervisor's 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 |
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 |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Competency Field
Installation and commissioning |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable