Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for programmable logic control systems operations
   • documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and apply the functions of the PLC to the activity
   • Conduct equipment/plant walk around
   • Identify and locate the plant’s equipment by name, number/code and function
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Monitor and control operations
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown of the plant completely or partially in the sequence necessary to avoid plant or equipment damage or injury to personnel
   • Monitor and control operations within the equipment limitations, maintaining plant efficiency and effectiveness
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Complete the work plan
   • Maintain, process and pass on records and reports
3. Prepare for programmable logic control systems operations
   • Access, interpret and apply programmable logic control systems documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and apply the functions of the PLC to the activity
   • Conduct equipment/plant walk around
   • Identify and locate the plant’s equipment by name, number/code and function
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
4. Monitor and control operations
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown of the plant completely or partially in the sequence necessary to avoid plant or equipment damage or injury to personnel
   • Monitor and control operations within the equipment limitations, maintaining plant efficiency and effectiveness
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
   • Complete the work plan
   • Maintain, process and pass on records and reports

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including:

conducting prestart checks and shut-down operations

applying diagnostic techniques

selecting and using relevant tools

working wearing personal protective equipment

conducting operational maintenance

working in confine space

using alarm/monitoring and control systems

applying keyboard skills

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

clarifying work requirements and instructions

demonstrates completion of the operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing walk around check on plant and confirming operational status

completing the work plan

carry out pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures

monitor and control operations on programmable logic control systems

identify and respond to alarms and signals

---

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in operating programmable logic control systems through:

site product characteristics

applying process control pre-start, start-up, operating and shutdown procedures and techniques

plant components functions, characteristics, technical capability and limitations

using process control breakdown procedures

using plant isolation procedures

using process control system corrective procedures

contaminant issues

---