Assessor Resource

UEPMNT431B
Test and commission electronic instrumentation equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


2)

This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.

1)Scope:

1.1) Descriptor

This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of electronic wiring systems and complex digital/analogue equipment including, but not limited to, process control instrumentation, power grid energy control, supervisory instrumentation, security equipment (CCTV).

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.

Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed.

Common Unit Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UEPMNT359B

Test and Commission Instrumentation Systems

UEENEEI001B

Install and set up transducers and sensing devices

UEENEEE002B

Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

UEENEEE005B

Fix and secure equipment

UEENEEE007B

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following levels. A description of what each level entails is provided in Section 2.3.1 Language, Literacy and Numeracy.

Reading

4

Writing

4

Numeracy

4


Employability Skills

5)

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

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9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this competency standard unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitude 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’s 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 in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord 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. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed 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 practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included 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 pre-requisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the “Assessment Guidelines – UEP12”. 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 essential knowledge and associated skills as described in 6) of this unit

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

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

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

The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational Health and Safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures

Preparation and planning of work

Testing techniques

Commissioning techniques and procedures

Completion of work procedures associated with electrical work

Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should 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.

Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work.

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working, in limited spaces, with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and methods and in a variety of environments.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines.

Note:

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

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed.

Nil


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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8) This describes the Essential Skills and Knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired testing and commissioning electronic instrumentation equipment.

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

The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows:

KS01-PM431B Test and commission electronic instrumentation equipment

T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of:

Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations

Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operation

Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals

Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant

Relevant state and territory regulations

Instrumentation principles and practices

Instrument calibration techniques

Electronic principles

Relevant Australian standards

Equipment and material required to perform the work

Isolation procedures

Testing and commissioning procedures and techniques

Operational requirements of the equipment

Electronic instrumentation equipment

Electrical fundamentals

Electronic workshop practices

Test and measurement instruments

Distributed control systems

Programmable logic controller

T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:

Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations

Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals

Apply relevant state and territory regulations

Apply electronic principles

Apply instrumentation principles and practices

Apply instrument calibration techniques

Apply relevant Australian standards

Use tools and relevant equipment

Use test and measurement instruments

Inspect and test the wiring systems;

Inspect and test piping and tubing systems;

Inspect, test and monitor equipment

Commission the equipment; Identify and select materials for the job

Apply regulatory aspects

Apply electrical fundamentals

Carry out work completion details

Communicate effectively

Apply data analysis techniques and tools

Apply electronic workshop practices

10) This relates to the competency standard 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.

Inspection should be planned with the appropriate parties to determine access, conditions and work requirements.

Equipment may include analysers, recorders, nuclear devices, fire panels, T/C converters, electronic controllers, smart transmitters, coal feeders, belt weighers, PLCs, ultrasonic sensors, turbine/compressor supervisory equipment, combustion control equipment, wear monitors, water ingress protection equipment, printers, compressor surge control equipment, fuel governor equipment, gas detection panels and temperature monitoring equipment.

Wiring systems can refer to cords and cables such as flexible multi-core, thermocouple, coaxial, ribbon and hook up cable, signal and data cable, ducts such as PVC and metal, trunking, conduits and fittings such as PVC and metal (rigid and flexible) pipes, elbows, bends, tees, junction boxes, hose terminators, saddles, spacers, bushes, adaptors and locknuts, wire loom support, cable ties, unistrut, trays and ladder racks.

Piping and tubing systems may refer to piping/tubing, piping/tubing enclosures, fittings and support systems.

Components may include power supplies, relays, analysing sensor elements, load cells, PLC input/output blocks, printed circuit boards, protection devices, switches, diodes, transistors, SCR’s, triacs, diacs, LEDs, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers.

Test and measurement instruments may include multimeter, standard gases, decade box, d.c., I/V standard, potentiometer, radiation meter, hand-held communicator/programmer, frequency counter, function generator, CRO, LCR bridge, logic analyser and specialised test equipment.

Fixed wiring tests can refer to polarity, loop impedance and continuity.

Fixed piping and tubing tests can refer to leak and continuity.

Monitoring equipment can refer to test recorder/data logger.

Work may be performed with equipment on line.

Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates.

Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. heat, noise, dust, oil, water and chemical.

Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes.

Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries.

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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
Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection 
Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure 
Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications 
Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan 
Correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications 
Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements 
Coordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work 
Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures 
Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures 
Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training 
Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements 
Wiring systems are tested using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan 
Wiring systems are tested in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan 
Wiring systems, including enclosures/ supports, are inspected prior to testing to ensure absence of any damage, defects and/or signs of deterioration in accordance with the work plan 
Fixed wiring is tested as appropriate and results/observations are interpreted and documented to confirm compliance with job specifications. 
Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements 
Piping and tubing systems are tested using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan 
Piping and tubing systems are tested in conjunction with other involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan 
Piping and tubing systems, including enclosures/supports, are inspected prior to testing to ensure absence of any damage, defects and/or signs of deterioration in accordance with the work plan 
Fixed piping and tubing is tested as appropriate and results/observations are interpreted and documented to confirm compliance with job specifications and the work plan 
Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements 
Equipment is tested using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan 
Equipment is tested in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan 
Required test conditions are confirmed and the equipment is inspected to ensure absence of any damage, defects and/or signs of deterioration in accordance with the work plan 
Equipment is tested using appropriate test techniques in accordance with the work plan 
Equipment test results/observations are interpreted and documented to confirm compliance with job specifications 
Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements 
Equipment is commissioned using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan 
Equipment is commissioned in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan 
Equipment is set up in accordance with operational requirements/manufacturer specifications 
Testing and monitoring procedures are followed and results monitored, interpreted and documented to ensure equipment operates/functions within specifications 
Equipment is commissioned with due regard being paid to plant security and capacity in accordance with the work plan 
Final job inspection is carried out and permits relinquished as required in accordance with the work plan 
Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements 
Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures 

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