This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to analyse complex electronic circuits that integrate with the operation of fluid control systems on machinery.

It includes working safely, applying knowledge of equipment and electronic and fluid control circuit operations, gathering and analysing data, applying problem-solving techniques, and developing and documenting solutions and alternatives.

Typical problems are those encountered in meeting performance requirements and compliance standards, revising machine operating parameters and dealing with function.

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 analyse complex circuits controlling fluids

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

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented in preparation for work

1.3

Scope of circuit analysis is determined from performance specifications, situation reports and in consultation with relevant person/s

1.4

Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with person/s involved in the work

1.5

Strategies are determined, solution developed and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Undertake analysis of complex circuits controlling fluids

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Control concepts and electro-fluid control circuits are applied in developing analytical solutions to machine parameters/faults and operation

2.3

Parameter specifications and performance requirements in relation to each circuit are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

2.4

Circuit parameters and specifications are analysed to provide the most effective solution/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively consistent with regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures

2.6

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

3

Document and report result/s of circuit analysis and action/s taken

3.1

Solutions to circuit analysis are inspected and tested to determine their effectiveness and modified as required

3.2

Analysis is documented, including details of fault findings, calculations and assumptions

3.3

Analysis is reported to appropriate person/s to determine suitable action/s to be taken based on fault-findings analysis

3.4

Justification for analysis findings and any actions to be undertaken in relation to the equipment is documented for inclusion in work/project records in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying problem-solving techniques

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

implementing workplace procedures and practices

using of risk control measures

analysing electronic circuits controlling fluids

dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

documenting instruction for implementing any actions resulting from the analysis that incorporates risk control measure to be followed

documenting justification of actions to be implemented in accordance with relevant industry standards

forming effective strategies for analysing circuit performance

inspecting and testing the results of the analysis

obtaining circuit control parameters, specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each situation

understanding the operation of electronic and fluid controls

documenting and reporting on results of circuit analysis and actions taken

preparing to analyse complex circuits controlling fluids.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

control system functions

current industry practices and technologies

electronic control of fluid processes

identification of process characteristics from process test data

interfacing electronics with hydraulic and pneumatic devices and systems

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant problem-solving techniques

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

selection of proportional valves to suit fluid applications.

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 suitable simulated 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, equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to analysing complex electronic circuits controlling fluids

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.

Electrotechnology

Instrumentation & Control