Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Determine system specifications and control loop characteristics

2.1

Examine engineering specifications, technical information and historical records and trends and document relevant data

2.2

Obtain, read and interpret system specifications and operational data, including those for multiple loop control systems and devices

2.3

Obtain, read and interpret circuit and logic diagrams and configuration data

2.4

Consult with system operators and other relevant plant personnel and extract and document relevant data by appropriate means

2.5

Obtain appropriate work clearances for monitoring and testing the system

3

Test, monitor and record system operation

3.1

Collect all relevant data by appropriate means from all sources

3.2

Analyse fault detection and diagnostic data against predetermined operational specifications, and document conclusions

3.3

Observe system operation by applying all individual/multiple element loop device characteristics, controller mode principles, testing, calibration and adjustment methods

3.4

Set up and undertake tests using appropriate test equipment in accordance with procedures

3.5

Set up and use signal transmission test equipment, where applicable

3.6

Determine adjustment/maintenance needs through interpretation and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, electronic, logic diagrams and configuration data for all control system devices

3.7

Connect and test field instrumentation for selected control operation, and monitor performance against specifications

3.8

Carry out diagnostics checks to ensure correct operation

3.9

Undertake fault finding and diagnostic tests on faulty control system components or elements using appropriate equipment, procedures and techniques

3.10

Analyse and evaluate fault condition and plan corrective action

4

Replace faulty items or repair faulty condition

4.1

Dismantle faulty items for repair or replacement using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques according to manufacturers' recommendations

4.2

Select replaceable items from manufacturers' catalogues, spare parts lists or data sheets

4.3

Establish correct maintenance procedures for faulty items using manufacturers' handbooks

4.4

Repair faulty items and/or faulty condition, where applicable

4.5

Reassemble repaired and replaceable items to meet specifications

5

Calibrate, configure, adjust complex control systems

5.1

Carry out diagnostic checks to ensure correct operation of system and take appropriate corrective action, as necessary

5.2

Select/set up calibration and test equipment to enable calibration to manufacturers' specifications

5.3

Undertake mechanical alignment of control devices, where applicable

5.4

Configure system using appropriate programming tools and techniques

5.5

Perform all relevant alignment procedures for optimum control and in accordance with specifications

5.6

Set up recording equipment for adjustment and monitoring during alignment

5.7

Perform calibration and adjustment function on multi-loop devices, multi-element control loops, controller modes and actions according to operational specifications using appropriate techniques applicable to the type of control loop being serviced

5.8

Make online changes to parameters in the system to meet specified requirements

5.9

Connect field instrumentation for selected control operation and system and ensure it is operated to a satisfactory level of control

6

Return system to service

6.1

Undertake final adjustments to align system operation to operational specifications, including process and optimum control efficiencies

6.2

Return system to service

6.3

Complete service reports in accordance with SOPs

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