This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of complex instrumentation used in multi-loop configurations, including but not limited to, laboratory and field analysers, totaliser units, signal characterising, microprocessor control, interface, ultrasonic and nucleonic equipment.

Commissioning and testing ensures that all complex instrumentation equipment, which is used to measure, monitor, automate and control processes in a power generation facility are working efficiently and meeting operational requirements.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, test complex instrumentation equipment wiring systems,test complex instrumentation equipment piping and tubing systems, test complex instrumentation equipment, commission complex instrumentation equipment and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site.

Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Note: Workplace practice

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work

1.3

Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification

1.4

Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification

1.6

Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace and site procedures

2

Test wiring systems

2.1

Isolations for work are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Wiring systems are tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals

2.3

Wiring systems, including enclosures and supports, are inspected prior to testing, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure absence of damage, defects and deterioration

2.4

Fixed wiring is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures and results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification

3

Test piping and tubing systems

3.1

Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Piping and tubing systems are tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals

3.3

Piping and tubing systems, including enclosures and supports are inspected prior to testing, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure absence of damage, defects and deterioration

3.4

Fixed piping and tubing is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures and results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification

4

Test equipment

4.1

Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Complex instrumentation equipment is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, using plans, drawings and manuals

4.3

Test conditions are confirmed and complex instrumentation equipment is inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure absence of damage, defects or deterioration

4.4

Complex instrumentation equipment is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, using appropriate techniques

4.5

Complex instrumentation equipment test results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification

5

Commission equipment

5.1

Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

Complex instrumentation equipment is commissioned, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals

5.3

Complex instrumentation equipment is set up, in accordance with workplace procedures, operational requirements and manufacturers' specifications

5.4

Testing and monitoring is implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures and the results are monitored and documented to ensure equipment operates to manufacturers' specifications

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Electricity generation

Maintenance