This unit applies to commissioning work undertaken on internally or externally located plant and/or equipment that is new, or replaced, or has been extensively modified (by people usually outside of the commissioning individual or team). Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. All work is undertaken to specifications supplied via engineering drawings and data sheets, written and verbal instructions, regulatory and legislative requirements. Additional specialisation units may be required for some specialist applications e.g. fluid power, instrumentation and PLC etc. This unit is not intended to be used by maintenance personnel completing their own work, including return to service work. These activities are covered in Unit MEM18004B (Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment, and/or Unit MEM09011B (Apply basic engineering design concepts), and/or Unit MEM18006C (Repair and fit engineering components), and/or MEM18048B (Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits), and/or MEM18054B (Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment). If reports are required, Unit MEM16010B (Write reports) should also be selected. Band: B Unit Weight: 4 |
Path 1 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Install machine/plant | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Use tools for precision work | ||
Repair and fit engineering components | ||
Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Path 2 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems | ||
Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components | ||
Path 3 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
Maintain and repair central air handling systems | ||
Path 4 | Interpret technical drawing | |
Terminate and connect electrical wiring | ||
Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. | ||
Perform electrical/electronic measurement | ||
Perform engineering measurements | ||
Use hand tools | ||
Use power tools/hand held operations | ||
Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. | ||
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | ||
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan commissioning procedure | 1.1. Commissioning procedure is undertaken and approvals are obtained in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
2. Assess system performance | 2.1. Correct measuring/test devices are used. 2.2. All necessary measurements/readings are taken at appropriate points. 2.3. All variances from specifications are recorded to standard operating procedures. |
3. Adjust plant | 3.1. Plant/system performance is adjusted to design and operational specifications utilising appropriate and correct techniques. 3.2. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. |
4. Make reports | 4.1. Report/logs are produced on completed system/plant/machinery/status/performance as required in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: obtaining work approvals and permits selecting measuring/testing devices safely taking measurements/readings recording variations in machine/plant performance from specification making appropriate adjustments to machine/plant completing short reports using relevant technical terminology reading, interpreting and following information on written job instructions, specifications, manufacturer documents, commissioning procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents planning and sequencing operations checking and clarifying task related information entering information onto standard workplace forms and reports checking for conformance to specifications using precision measurement equipment undertaking numerical operations and calculations/formulae within the scope of this unit |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the sequence of events in the commissioning of the machine/plant performance tests appropriate to the machine/plant to be commissioned measurements required to ensure conformance to specifications and correct points at which measurements are to be taken appropriate adjustments to bring the machine/plant into line with operational specifications based on engineering principles or appropriate technical advice reporting requirements relevant to the machine/plant being commissioned use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency |
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 undertake commissioning procedures for plant and/or equipment. 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 on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then 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 undertaking commissioning procedures for plant and/or equipment 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 of competency. 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 | |
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. | |
Plant/system | Rotating equipment and machinery, production equipment, plant and machinery, process equipment, and machine tools etc. |
Unit sector |
Installation and commissioning |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not Applicable