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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to provide solutions to industrial control system problems
   • OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
   • Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
   • The extent of industrial control system problems are determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultations with relevant persons.
   • Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work.
   • Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
2. Provide solutions to industrial control system problems
   • OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
   • Knowledge of industrial control system device and circuit operation, characteristics and applications are applied to developing solutions to control problems.
   • Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to each industrial control system problems are obtained in accordance with established procedures.
   • Approaches to resolving industrial control system problems are evaluated to provide most effective solutions.
   • Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
   • Problems are solved efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
3. Test and document solutions to industrial control system problems
   • OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
   • Solutions to industrial control system problems are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary.
   • Adopted solutions are documented including instruction for their implementation that incorporates risk control measure to be followed. (See Note)
   • Justification for solutions used to solve industrial control system problems are documented in accordance with established procedures.
4. Note:
5. A license to practice in the workplace is required for work involving direct access to plant and equipment connected to installation wiring at voltages above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.

Required Skills

This describes the required skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and providing solutions to problems in industrial control systems All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies
KSEIA	Industrial control systems
	Evidence shall show an understanding of industrial control systems to an extent indicated by the following aspects
T	Control amplifiers encompassing Introduction Amplifier Operation Operational Amplifiers Operational Amplifier Configurations
T	Industrial transducers encompassing Introduction SI Units Forms of Energy Transducer Terminology Temperature Measurement Force Measurement Speed Measurement Positional Measurement
T	Industrial final control elements encompassing Introduction Electromagnetic Devices Valves Solid State Switching Devices
T	Industrial control systems encompassing Automatic Control Open Loop Control Closed Loop Control Control System Terminology Control System Evaluation Two Position Control Proportional Control P Proportional Integral Control PI Proportional Derivative Control PD Proportional Integral Derivative Control PID
T	Industrial control loops and control signals encompassing Introduction Control Loops Converters D to A and A to D Multiplexing

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment In some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment Activities associated with normal everyday work influence howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
	Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Demonstrate an understanding of the required skills and knowledge as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems as described in and including
	A	Understanding the extent of the industrial control system problem
	B	Obtaining electronic device and circuit parameters specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each problem
	C	Testing and solutions to industrial control system problems
	D	Documenting justification of solutions implemented in accordance established procedures
	E	Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required skills and knowledge to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items
	Note Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include OHS policy and work procedures and instructions Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment Note Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment the conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to providing solutions to problems in industrial control systems

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

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Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit must be demonstrated in relation to providing solutions to at least four industrial control system problems. Note. Examples are process control, speed control, positional control. Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

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