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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Navigate the process control interface
   • Confirm that the control interface and related components are ready for operation
   • Use hardware provided to operate the interface
   • Use page links to move between screens
   • Acknowledge messages and alarms
   • Access required information from screen displays
   • Record and report interface system malfunctions in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Use interface system to operate and maintain a process within required parameters
   • Start up, monitor and shut-down individual items of equipment and/or processes using the control interface
   • Select equipment and alter equipment status, set points or settings to meet operating requirements
   • Activate sequences to initiate process operation
   • Recognise equipment giving a bad signal or bad measurement and take responsive action
3. Analyse data to predict and control performance
   • Select and analyse trends to identify performance patterns
   • Identify causes of abnormal or unacceptable performance and take corrective action
   • Record information as required

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Use all hardware components to operate the control interface

Navigate the system to locate and use information required This includes moving between screens and locating relevant performance data

Operate the control system using the interface This includes ability to start up and shut down equipment components and change set points as required

Locate sensors and instrumentation providing input signals to the control system and confirm operating order within level of responsibility

Recognise and respond to error messages and alarms as required

Access relevant performance data using the control system This includes locating and interpreting performance trend information

May include the ability to

Record log information using the interface system

Knowledge of

Processes and equipment being controlled This includes required processing sequences

Operating principles of process control and interface system This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment It also includes understanding of operating conditions required for accurate information input from sensors and related instrumentation

Action required to respond to error messages and alarms

Typical faults that can occur when operating a process control interface and corrective action required

Performance data collected by the control interface system and its application to troubleshoot performance This includes the ability to identify and investigate related trend data to track cause and effect

Recording requirements and responsibilities

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This includes the relevant operational units for the process being controlled

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Process control interface hardware and software

Work station or equipment to be controlled

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Process to be controlled

Communication systems and equipment

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

Information accessed may include graphics, trends, parameter settings, alarms and individual plant item status

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

A computer-based interface may consist of computer processor, monitor, keyboards, track ball, mouse, storage devices and printers. It is linked to the process control system

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