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

Select appropriate sensors, transmitters and final control elements for installation

2.1

Determine specification requirements from data sheets, circuit diagrams, engineering drawings

2.2

Interpret and define specification requirements through application of device characteristics and principles of operation

2.3

Select equipment and final control elements having regard for measurement range, processes and environment according to their device characteristics, principles of operation and measurement capabilities, in conformance to specifications

3

Install instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements

3.1

Install components using appropriate tools, test equipment, techniques and procedures

3.2

Plan and cater for maintenance access during installation when mounting connections for power, signal, and process

3.3

Diagnose installed components for correct operation using appropriate test equipment and procedures and assess results against specifications or manufacturers’ technical data sheets

4

Maintain and diagnose correct operation of sensors, transmitters and final control elements

4.1

Apply preventative maintenance schedules and procedures to maintain components in optimum condition by interpreting device characteristics and principles of operation

4.2

Clean and service elements to maintain optimum operating condition by interpreting device characteristics and principles of operation

4.3

Determine correct operation or malfunction by diagnosing components within the system or as individual devices using appropriate test equipment and procedures

4.4

Monitor operation of components and assess against predetermined specification or manufacturers’ technical data

5

Complete fault documentation and plan corrective action

5.1

Document faults and malfunctions and/or report according to SOPs

5.2

Plan corrective action autonomously or in consultation with appropriate personnel

6

Analyse control loop and localise faults

6.1

Obtain and interpret engineering specifications and technical information, control device, signal transmission and final element specifications and read and interpret system specifications, including operational data, and historical records and trends

6.2

Carry out consultation with system operators and other relevant plant personnel and extract relevant data and document to procedures

6.3

Observe operation of the system using sound knowledge of all external control device characteristics, controller modes, signal transmission and final control devices

6.4

Set up and apply appropriate signal transmission test equipment

6.5

Test circuits and control lines to the level necessary to detect and localise fault

7

Repair/replace/ overhaul sensors, transmitters and final control elements

7.1

Examine and verify components for replacement, repair or overhaul using appropriate tools, test equipment, procedures and techniques

7.2

Select and obtain replacement items from manufacturers’ parts lists or catalogues to meet specifications

7.3

Repair or overhaul faulty items to meet specifications

7.4

Refit repaired, overhauled and replacement sensors, transmitters and final control elements

7.5

Prepare refitted sensors, transmitters and final control elements for testing and calibration

8

Calibrate and test instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements

8.1

Calibrate components against appropriate physical standards using appropriate calibration devices, test equipment, techniques and procedures

8.2

Perform zero, span and range tests and assess results against manufacturers’ instructions sheets

8.3

Align components to manufacturers’ instruction sheets by applying zero and span adjustments

9

Return sensors, transmitters and final control elements and control loops to service

9.1

Put components into service in conformance to specifications with due regard to process requirements, safety, installation/commissioning procedures and sequence of operation

9.2

Adjust controller modes and actions according to specifications

9.3

Test electrical and pneumatic transmission lines and take appropriate action, including the use of signal conditioning devices

9.4

Return instrumentation to service, including configuring, calibrating, adjusting, tuning and validating system performance

9.5

Return system to service

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.

Signal transmitting instrumentation sensing indicators include the use of one (1) or more of the following:

mechanical

electrical

electronic (analog and digital)

Signals transmitted include measurement of one (1) or more of the following:

pressure

temperature

level

flow rate

weight

density

other process variables

Maintenance includes one (1) or more of the following:

maintenance of control valves (including changing and reseating valve plugs)

adjustment of valve actuators (pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic)

maintenance and adjustment of pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and electronic valve positioners and signal converters