This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design embedded controller control systems.

It includes preparing and designing embedded systems. It also includes obtaining approval for designs.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to design embedded systems

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work

1.3

Scope of the proposed embedded system development is determined from the design brief and/or in consultation with relevant person/s

1.4

Design development work is planned in accordance with workplace procedures for timelines and in consultation with others involved

1.5

Materials and devices/components required for work are selected on compatibility with embedded system and in accordance with project budget requirements

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Design and develop embedded systems

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control work measures and workplace procedures are followed

2.2

Range of embedded devices and systems and compliance standards are considered and applied to the design

2.3

Alternative arrangements for the design are evaluated in accordance with the design brief

2.4

Safety, functional and budget considerations are in accordance with the design

2.5

Prototype devices and circuits are constructed and tested in accordance with the design brief and relevant industry standards

2.6

Prototype malfunctions are identified, rectified and re-tested in accordance with workplace procedures and design brief

2.7

Embedded system design is documented and submitted to relevant person/s for approval

2.8

Unplanned situations are identified and resolution techniques are applied in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Obtain approval for embedded systems design

3.1

Embedded system design is presented to client representative and/or relevant person/s

3.2

Design modifications are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Final design is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s

3.4

Quality of work is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and/or relevant industry standards

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

constructing and testing prototype devices and circuits

dealing with unplanned situations in accordance with problem-solving techniques and workplace procedures

designing and developing embedded systems

developing alternative designs

developing the design within safety, functional and budget requirements

documenting and presenting design

negotiating design alteration requests

obtaining approval for embedded systems design

obtaining approval for final design

preparing to design and develop embedded systems.

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:

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant materials, tools, equipment and testing devices and components

relevant microprocessor assembly language and high-level language programming, including:

complex data types and structures

central processing unit (CPU) architecture

documentation

interfacing high-level languages to assembler

interrupt service routines

modular programming

processor and system support

relevant problem-solving techniques

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace instructions, policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to designing embedded controller systems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Designing and developing an embedded control system must include the following:

at least three input/output (I/O) devices and/or functions

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