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MEM18069B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MEM18069B - Maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers
Description This unit covers performing preventative maintenance on process control analysers; completing fault documentation; planning corrective action; repairing, replacing, overhauling, calibrating and testing; re-installing and recommissioning process control analysers.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the use of electrical and electronic test equipment for transmission and signal measurement, and extends to the use of liquid analysis devices for the measurement of pH, selective ions, oxygen and electrolytic conductivity.Included is the use of gas analysis devices operating on the principles of thermal conductivity, thermal reaction, combustion, paramagnetism, chemical absorption, ionisation, infra-red, ultraviolet, emission or absorption and solid electrolytic conductivity. Tasks involve the use of hygrometers, wet and dry bulb and calibration of gas cylinders and gas supply equipment, the use of chemical calibration solutions and the use of special calibration devices specific to chemical detectors. Central to the task is the interpretation of electrical and electronic circuit diagrams and the interpretation of calibration and analysis data and procedures in accordance with manufacturers' data sheets. Safety codes of practice including the identification, handling and appropriate use of high pressure gas cylinders, equipment and chemical solutions are included. Work is undertaken autonomously or in a team environment, using predetermined standards of quality, safety and workshop procedures. Tasks are performed in laboratory, workshop or on-site environments.Unit MEM05002B (Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering) must also be selected if soldering of components is required to advanced or military specifications, where the reliability of electrical connections is critical, or where surface mounted devices are being soldered/de-soldered. If diagnosis and repair of electronic equipment is undertaken to component level Unit MEM18056B (Diagnose and repair analog equipment and components) and/or Unit MEM18065B (Diagnose and repair digital equipment and components) should be selected.Band: BUnit Weight: 6
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Path 1MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing MEM12004B Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements MEM18001C Use hand tools MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18054B Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components MEM18057B Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment MEM18062B Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements Path 2MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing MEM12002B Perform electrical/electronic measurement MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements MEM18001C Use hand tools MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18054B Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components MEM18064B Maintain instrumentation system components
Competency Field Maintenance and diagnostics
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform preventative maintenance on process control analysers
  • Specification requirements are determined from manufacturers' manuals, maintenance schedules and other relevant documents.
  • Using knowledge of process control analyser characteristics and principles of operation, specification requirements are interpreted, defined and understood.
  • Preventative maintenance schedules are performed on process control analysers to service and maintain analysers within defined specifications.
  • Using appropriate electrical and electronic test equipment, techniques and procedures, specified process control analysers are diagnosed within the system or within the laboratory to determine correct operation or malfunction.
  • Operation of process control analysers are monitored and assessed against predetermined laboratory data and/or the fault condition is identified, localised and monitored.
  • Using appropriate test equipment and procedures, correct operation of analysers is tested, and/or the fault condition is identified, localised and monitored.
  • Correct operation is confirmed.
  • Faults and malfunctions are identified and confirmed.
       
Element: Complete fault documentation
  • Faults and malfunctions are documented or reported according to standard operating procedures.
       
Element: Plan corrective action
  • Corrective action is planned autonomously or in consultation with appropriate personnel and actioned.
       
Element: Repair, replace, overhaul process control analysers
  • Process control analysers are examined or verified for repair, replacement or overhaul using correct tools/equipment and appropriate principles, techniques and procedures.
  • Replacement items are selected from manufacturers' parts lists or catalogues according to specifications required.
  • Faulty items are repaired or overhauled using correct principles, techniques, tools, equipment and procedures.
  • Repaired, overhauled and replacement items are prepared for refitting according to standard operating procedures.
  • Process control analysers are refitted using correct principles, tools, equipment and procedures.
  • Refitted process control analysers are prepared for testing and calibration.
       
Element: Calibrate and test process control analysers
  • Process control analysers are calibrated against appropriate physical standards using correct calibration devices, equipment, techniques and procedures.
  • Calibrated process control analysers are tested using appropriate test equipment.
  • Calibration and analysis data is collected.
  • Calibration and analysis data is interpreted.
  • Calibration and analysis data is assessed in accordance with manufacturers' data sheets, codes of practice and safety procedures.
       
Element: Re-install and recommission process control analysers
  • Process control analysers are put into service to specifications with due regard to process requirements, codes of practice, safety, commissioning procedures and techniques.
  • Service reports are completed to standard operating procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with maintaining, repairing instrumentation process control analysers, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

obtaining and interpreting relevant data sheets, circuit diagrams, engineering drawings, instructions, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance schedules, supplier catalogues, standard workplace procedures and other reference documents

performing scheduled/preventative maintenance on process control analysers

determining correct function or the malfunction of process control analysers

recording test results

monitoring apparent faults

identifying, monitoring and localising faults in process control analysers using a structured diagnostic approach

confirming correct action of process control analysers

recording/reporting faults and malfunctions in process control analysers

preparing sequential action plan to correct faults in process control analysers

checking and marking process control analysers for replacement, repair or overhaul

repairing and overhauling faulty items

preparing repaired, overhauled and replacement items for fitting/refitting

fitting/refitting process control analysers

preparing process control analysers for testing and calibration

calibrating process control analysers against appropriate physical standards using appropriate calibration devices, equipment and techniques

testing calibrated process control analysers using appropriate equipment

obtaining relevant calibration and analysis data with respect to the given process controller

recommissioning process control analysers

completing necessary service reports

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

specifications for the process control analyser to be installed

procedures for maintaining process control analysers

the maintenance to be undertaken and the frequency at which process control analysers are to be maintained

procedures for determining correct function or the malfunction of process control analysers

test equipment and diagnostic techniques required to determine correct function or malfunction of process control analysers

procedures for recording test results and procedures for monitoring apparent faults detected from test results

probable causes of variations between test results and specifications

procedures for reporting/recording faults and/or malfunctions in process control analysers

action to be taken to return the process control analysers to specification and reasons for undertaking the proposed actions

persons to be consulted in planning the corrective action

sequence of actions to be taken

procedures for marking components for repair, replacement or overhaul

tools, equipment and techniques required to test components and reasons for marking components for repair, replacement and/or overhaul

specifications for the component(s) to be replaced

procedures, tools, techniques and equipment required to repair/overhaul the faulty items

preparation requirements of items to be fitted/refitted

procedures for preparing items for fitting/refitting

procedures for fitting/refitting process control analysers

tools, techniques and equipment required to fit/refit process control analysers

preparation requirements of process control analysers prior to testing and calibration

procedures for calibrating process control analysers

physical standards against which process control analysers are to be calibrated

devices, equipment and techniques required to calibrate process control analysers

equipment and procedures for testing calibrated process control analysers

probable causes of any variations/deviations detected

action to be taken to return the process control analyser to specification and reasons for undertaking the proposed action(s)

procedures for recommissioning process control analysers

the safety precautions to be taken when recommissioning process control analysers

procedures for reporting/recording service undertaken on process control analysers and reasons for recording service undertaken

appropriate measuring techniques, tools and equipment

hazards/control measures associated with maintaining, repairing instrumentation process control analysers

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Specification requirements are determined from manufacturers' manuals, maintenance schedules and other relevant documents. 
Using knowledge of process control analyser characteristics and principles of operation, specification requirements are interpreted, defined and understood. 
Preventative maintenance schedules are performed on process control analysers to service and maintain analysers within defined specifications. 
Using appropriate electrical and electronic test equipment, techniques and procedures, specified process control analysers are diagnosed within the system or within the laboratory to determine correct operation or malfunction. 
Operation of process control analysers are monitored and assessed against predetermined laboratory data and/or the fault condition is identified, localised and monitored. 
Using appropriate test equipment and procedures, correct operation of analysers is tested, and/or the fault condition is identified, localised and monitored. 
Correct operation is confirmed. 
Faults and malfunctions are identified and confirmed. 
Faults and malfunctions are documented or reported according to standard operating procedures. 
Corrective action is planned autonomously or in consultation with appropriate personnel and actioned. 
Process control analysers are examined or verified for repair, replacement or overhaul using correct tools/equipment and appropriate principles, techniques and procedures. 
Replacement items are selected from manufacturers' parts lists or catalogues according to specifications required. 
Faulty items are repaired or overhauled using correct principles, techniques, tools, equipment and procedures. 
Repaired, overhauled and replacement items are prepared for refitting according to standard operating procedures. 
Process control analysers are refitted using correct principles, tools, equipment and procedures. 
Refitted process control analysers are prepared for testing and calibration. 
Process control analysers are calibrated against appropriate physical standards using correct calibration devices, equipment, techniques and procedures. 
Calibrated process control analysers are tested using appropriate test equipment. 
Calibration and analysis data is collected. 
Calibration and analysis data is interpreted. 
Calibration and analysis data is assessed in accordance with manufacturers' data sheets, codes of practice and safety procedures. 
Process control analysers are put into service to specifications with due regard to process requirements, codes of practice, safety, commissioning procedures and techniques. 
Service reports are completed to standard operating procedures. 

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