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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to commission computer systems
  2. WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for the work are followed
  3. Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and risk control measures implemented
  4. Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  5. System operating parameters are identified by reviewing system specifications and component technical data
  6. Tools, equipment, applications and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  7. Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures
  8. Circuits are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  9. Commission computer systems
  10. Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up in accordance with relevant industry standards
  11. Measurements and adjustments are made to computer equipment to provide optimum system performance in accordance with system specifications and/or relevant industry standards
  12. Decisions for dealing with unplanned situations are dealt with in consultation with relevant person/s and job specifications in accordance with relevant industry standards
  13. Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  14. Systems commissioning workplace procedures are performed in accordance with relevant industry standards
  15. Commissioning is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
  16. Complete and report commissioning activities
  17. Adjustment settings are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  18. Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  19. Commissioning results and work completion are notified to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

using risk control measures

checking and isolating circuits

checking work to ensure no damage and/or waste to apparatus, environment, materials and services

commissioning systems in accordance with workplace procedures

connecting and setting up testing/measuring devices

dealing with unplanned events in consultation with relevant person/s and job specifications

consulting with relevant person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively

documenting adjustment settings in accordance with workplace procedures

identifying system performance parameters by reviewing system specifications and component technical data

measuring and adjusting computer equipment to provide optimum system performance

obtaining tools, equipment, applications and testing devices required for work

preparing to commission computer systems

using sustainable energy practices.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

problem-solving techniques

relevant commissioning, including:

commissioning, planning and documentation

purpose of commissioning

workplace procedures for commissioning systems

relevant industrial computer systems

relevant industry standards

relevant manufacturer specifications and installation instructions

relevant materials, apparatus, environment and services

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant system operating parameters

relevant tools, equipment, applications and testing/measuring devices

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

sustainable energy principles.