Assessor Resource

UEENEEI136A
Manage automated control systems projects

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


2)

This unit is intended for competency development entry-level employment-based programs incorporated in approved contracts of training. It applies to any formal recognition for this standard at the aligned AQF 6 level or higher.

1)Scope:

1.1) Descriptor

This unit covers the management of automated control systems projects involving design, modifications, installation, and/or maintenance of systems and equipment. The unit encompasses management of safety, budget variation, personnel, resources, critical path timelines and completion of documentation.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

4)

Competencies

4.1)

Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.

Unit Code

Unit Title

UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’

Reading

3

Writing

3

Numeracy

3


Employability Skills

5)

This unit contains Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.




Evidence Required

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.

9) The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. In some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence how/how much the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the required skills and knowledge as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Manage automated systems projects as described in 8) and including:

A

Establishing the scope of the project accurately,

B

Ascertaining the input a project

C

Developing effective management processes,

D

Managing resources and variations effectively

E

Resolving conflicts

F

Adopting risk management strategies

G

Maintaining records and submitting progress reports

H

Meeting project outcomes

I

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note:
Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit must be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.

These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, the conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to managing automated systems projects.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

8) This describes the required skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and managing automated systems projects.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-EI136A Automation and control project management

T1 Evidence shall show an understanding of automation and control project management concepts to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

Defining project parameters: Project scope;

Project stakeholders and clients;

Project phases and the relationship between phases;

Time requirements and limitations;

Resource requirements and limitations;

Quality requirements and limitations.

T2 Time management:

Time management concepts;

Standard practices for ensuring a project runs to time and the like.

T3 Financial management:

Financial management concepts;

Standard practices for managing project finances;

Project budgets;

Costs, variations and estimations;

Invoicing against project phases/deliverables;

Acquittals and the like.

T4 Quality management:

Quality management concepts;

Standard practices for managing quality within a project.

T5 Human Resource management:

human resource management concepts;

standard practices for managing personnel within a project

T6 Communication management:

Communication management concepts;

Standard practices for managing communication within a project and the like.

T7 Risk management and contingencies:

risk management concepts;

standard practices for managing risk within a project;

Internal risks;

External risks;

Risk minimisation;

Risk removal;

Contingencies and the like.

T8 Procurement management:

procurement management concepts;

standard practices for managing procurement and the like.

T9 Physical Resource management:

Types of physical resource, including;

Equipment, Technology, Information, Facilities;

Physical resource management concepts;

Standard practices for managing physical resources

T10 Contracts:

Understanding project contracts;

Standard practices for working to contract specifications;

Contract format;

Contract content;

Legal obligations of contract parties;

Accompanying documentation including;

Contract Schedules and the like.

T11 Performance assessment and continuous improvement:

standard performance assessment practices;

standard continuous improvement practices and the like

Engineering ethics principles

T12 Customer/client relations encompassing:

Importance of customer/client relations

Interpersonal skills that enhance customer/client

Dispute resolution

Customer/client relations strategies

T13 Automated systems industry sector customs and practices encompassing:

Technical aspects of project planning and management

Method of ensuring equipment meets specified performance requirements

Performance/cost benefit analysis

Equipment procurement

Typical approaches to planning and management

Successful planning techniques

Best practice management methods and styles

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit must be demonstrated in relation to managing an industry accepted medium sized automated systems project.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood 
Project’ deliverables and budget are established from project planning and other relevant documentation and from discussions with appropriate person(s). 
Measurable outcomes are identified to evaluate the project on completion from project planning and other relevant documentation. 
Plant, materials and skills needed to meet project outcome are established from project planning and other relevant documentation. 
Processes and procedures are developed for managing contract variations from discussions with appropriate person(s) and in accordance with contractual agreement. 
OHS policies, procedures and programs are implemented and monitored. 
Achievement of project outcomes is delegated to appropriately competent persons involved in the project. 
Risk events are identified and project plan strategies implemented to ensure that outcomes are achieved to the required standard of quality specified in the contract and safety required by organisation policy. 
Procurement processes and procedures are monitored to ensure on time supply of plant and materials and in accordance with organisation policy. 
Project is progress is monitored against schedule, quality requirements and budget. 
Conflict issues at the work site and between stakeholders, clients and regulators are identified and managed in accordance with organisation policy. 
Variations are managed in accordance with agreed processes and in accordance with the contract. 
Project records are maintained and progress reports written and forwarded to all appropriate person(s). 
Project outcomes are reviewed against original plan, implemented risk strategies, contract variations, safety record and budget. 
Project completion acceptance is sought from appropriate person(s) and hand-over documented in accordance with organisation policy. 

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