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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for use of instruments and field equipment
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
   • Communicate verbally and in writing with relevant personnel using approved communication methods according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate type of plant and equipment for work activities
   • Perform equipment prestart checks according to manufacturer specifications
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Test instruments and field equipment
   • Perform safety checks according to workplace procedures
   • Identify potential faults in instruments and field equipment
   • Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments and field equipment and remove from service according to workplace procedures
   • Ensure operational logbooks are up dated according to workplace procedures
3. Calibrate instruments/field equipment
   • Closely follow calibration schedules
   • Label out calibration instruments and equipment and advise relevant personnel of operatives promptly according to workplace procedures
   • Identify causes of incorrect calibration according to workplace procedures
   • Perform new base calibration according to workplace procedures
   • Recommission instrument and equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Prepare compliance and calibration reports as required
4. Operate instruments/field equipment
   • Optimise instrument and equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
   • Perform measurements within the given field and technical constraints
   • Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
   • Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained
5. Maintain instruments and field equipment
   • Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect to ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
   • Perform minor repairs within scope of own job role
   • Replace defective parts and make adjustments according to manufacturer specifications
   • Seek help from relevant personnel where difficulties are encountered
   • Process maintenance and calibration records according to workplace procedures
6. Commission new instruments and equipment
   • Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer agent, when required
   • Unpack, check and assemble instruments and equipment according to manufacturer warranty requirements
   • Calibrate instrument and equipment to meet manufacturer specifications
   • Check instrument and equipment performance against manufacturer specifications
   • Provide operating instructions available to relevant personnel

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

operate and maintain instruments and field equipment on at least two occasions, including:

performing start up and safety checks

calibrating instruments and field equipment

operating instruments and field equipment to perform required measurements

performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs

identifying instrument and equipment faults

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

using calibration and test equipment

applying fault finding procedures

commissioning new instruments and equipment

updating maintenance and calibration records, and operational logbooks.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment

work effectively with others to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment, including:

manufacturer calibration procedures

manufacturer operating requirements

principles and techniques for applying instrument and equipment test methods

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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