List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 | Identify electrical/electronic control system faults | 1.1 | Categorise the types of machine malfunctions due to electrical and/or electronic faults |
| 1.2 | Describe the effects on product quality of electrical and/or electronic faults |
| 1.3 | Identify possible faulty components from a circuit diagram and knowledge of the function of each component |
2 | Identify maintenance requirements | 2.1 | Determine recommended maintenance schedule from manufacturer instructions |
| 2.2 | Determine adequacy of current maintenance regime and any special requirements from fault and maintenance history |
| 2.3 | Determine criticality of machine to production and/or business |
| 2.4 | Develop maintenance schedule and requirements for machine |
| 2.5 | Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure schedule is appropriate |
| 2.6 | Report outcome to appropriate personnel |
3 | Determine appropriate corrective action | 3.1 | Examine other possible faults |
| 3.2 | Short list possible fault causes |
| 3.3 | Conduct investigations of machine, products or data to determine most likely fault causes |
| 3.4 | Take appropriate action to ensure fault is rectified |
| 3.5 | Follow up on action to ensure completion in an appropriate timeframe |
| 3.6 | Recheck after corrective action to ensure fault has been rectified |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:
recognise and analyse control system faults
identify and select testing methods based on cost and time effectiveness
identify and develop maintenance requirements
propose solutions and carry out solutions within scope of authority
apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems
identify and implement corrective actions
monitor process and equipment conditions.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
fundamentals of electricity and electronics
electronic circuit diagrams
principles of electronic circuit components
principles of PLC programming, troubleshooting and diagnosis
appropriate testing procedures and use of equipment for a range of equipment faults
interaction of process conditions on product quality
routine and non-routine causes of equipment failures and processes to develop solutions.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
may use industry-based simulation for part only of the unit where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.