This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design and configure human-machine interface (HMI) networks.

It includes applying safe working practices; designing, installing and configuring controllers and devices; monitoring system operations; diagnosing malfunctions and faults; and documenting development activities.

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

Select and design HMIcontrol system network

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 are implemented in preparation for work

1.3

Scope of HMI control system network is determined from network specifications/design brief and in consultation with relevant person/s

1.4

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

1.5

Management tools and software are selected based on specified requirements and performance standards

1.6

Strategies are implemented to ensure network development is carried out efficiently

2

Install, configure and manage HMIcontrol system network

2.1

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

2.2

Network infrastructure components are installed and configured in accordance with industry standards and variants as specified for the network

2.3

Structural components of directory services are installed and configured in accordance with industry standards and variants as specified for the network

2.4

Management components of network control system are configured in accordance with industry standards and requirements specified for the network

2.5

Security components of network control system are created in accordance with industry standards and requirements specified for the network

2.6

Network malfunctions/faults are identified and rectified using logical problem-solving techniques of complex network control system infrastructure

2.7

Network is monitored and solutions are developed to optimise network performance and reliability in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Security events are analysed and actions taken in accordance with workplace policies and protocols

2.10

Methods for dealing with unplanned issues/problems are analysed to provide the most effective solutions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.11

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

3

Report HMInetwork administration activities

3.1

Written justification is produced for HMI network services development activities and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Network service development records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

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 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

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

configuring management components of human-machine interface (HMI) network services

creating security components of HMI network services

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

developing solutions to optimise network performance

documenting HMI network services development activities

establishing network services to be developed

identifying and rectifying HMI network malfunctions/faults

installing and configuring network infrastructure components

installing and configuring structural components of directory services

installing, configuring and managing HMI control system networks

preparing to design control system networks

reporting network administration activities in accordance with workplace procedures.

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:

problem-solving techniques and troubleshooting remote access including remote access policy, configuration of remote access profile, virtual private network (VPN), multi-link connection, routing and remote access for dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

control system networks interface

DHCP

HMI control system networks

installation, configuring and troubleshooting of internet protocol (IP) routing protocols including updating routing tables and implementing demand-dial routing

internet naming services in a network

IP routing, including border routing, internal routing and IP routing protocols

network address translation (NAT)

network infrastructure

network protocols

open and common proprietary control system networks models (layers) and protocols, including CANopen, ControlNet, devicenet, ethernet, foundation fieldbus, interbus, modbus and pofibus

purpose and application of HMI control system networks systems

relevant certificate services

relevant domain name service (DNS)

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

remote access security including authentication protocols, encryption protocols and access policy.

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 designing and configuring HMI networks

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 configuring HMI networks must include at least the following:

controllers and devices installation and configuration

development activities documentation

malfunctions and faults diagnostics

operation of distributive and central control system networks monitoring and maintenance

safe working practices

system operations monitoring

Electrotechnology

Instrumentation & Control