Elements and Performance Criteria
- Install program
- Determine job requirements
- Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
- Undertake appropriate checks during and after downloading to ensure data transfer is accurate and complete
- Verify machine/system/ process operation
- Ensure specific problems in machine operation or process output being controlled by the programmable controller are identified in accordance with SOPs
- Ensure specific changes required to operating parameters within the software program are derived in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and procedures
- Make adjustments/changes to operating parameters in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
- Take final check of machine operation and/or process output to ensure that they are in accordance with specifications
- Report changes and adjustments in accordance with SOPs