Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to enter operating instructions.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are reported and advise on risk control measures are sought from the work supervisor.
- The extent of programming work is determined from job specifications and in consultation with appropriate person(s).
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Device installation is checked for compliance with job specification and regulations where they apply.
- Enter software operating instructions.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures
- The required status of each function of the device is entered and their parameters set in accordance manufactures programming instructions.
- Entered data are checked as meeting those specified by the work job specification.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are decided on the basis of safety and required work outcomes.
- Programming is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services.
- Test device operation and report.
- Device operation is tested in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Operating anomalies are identified and corrected in accordance with established routines.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Work completion is reported and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established routines.