This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment.

It includes preparing and installing instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment, as well as completing and reporting installation activities.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, is required.

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identifyinstrumentation, control apparatus and associated equipment

1.1

WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures are identified and applied

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented

1.3

Safety hazards not previously identified are reported on job safety assessment and advice on risk control measures are implemented

1.4

Installation of apparatus is prepared in consultation with relevant person/s and scheduled

1.5

Nature and location of work is determined from documentation and/or relevant person/s to determine scope of work

1.6

Location of instrumentation, control apparatus and associated equipment is planned within constraints of building structure, significants and regulations

1.7

Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure work is coordinated with others in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Materials needed for installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements

1.9

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

1.10

Preparatory work is checked by supervisor to ensure no damage has occurred and work complies with job requirements

2

Install instrumentation, control apparatus and associated equipment

2.1

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

2.2

Need to test or measure live electrical components is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Instrumentation, control apparatus and associated equipment are installed with sufficient excess to adjust and maintain terminations in accordance with technical standards, manufacturer specifications and job requirements

2.5

Wiring and tubing is terminated at instrumentation, control apparatus and associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications, functional and regulatory requirements

2.6

Unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s and documented in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with approval of authorised person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Regular quality checks of installed apparatus are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Apparatus installation is performed without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits, surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles and practices

3

Complete and report installation activities

3.1

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

3.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Final checks are made to installed apparatus to ensure it meets job requirements

3.4

‘As-installed’ apparatus and associated equipment are documented and relevant person/s notified 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 relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including implementing risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

checking circuits/machines/plant are isolated

cleaning and making safe worksite

completing and reporting installation activities

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

identifying and installing instrumentation, control apparatus and associated equipment

locating and installing instrumentation, control apparatus and associated equipment

obtaining relevant materials and checking against job requirements

obtaining tools, equipment and testing devices

terminating wiring and tubing

undertaking regular quality checks in accordance with 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 and include knowledge of:

instrumentation and control equipment installation requirements and techniques

live electrical components

quality checks

regulatory requirements, including:

equipment specification

manufacturer s installation instructions

system specifications

communication/signal cabling installation requirements

power wiring requirements

initial set-up procedures

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes, including risk control measures

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

sustainable energy principles and practices

wiring and tubing terminations.

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 workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in 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 other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

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.

Instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment must include at least four of the following:

pressure measurement apparatus and systems

temperature measurement apparatus and systems

level/density measurement apparatus and systems

flow measurement apparatus and systems

chemical measurement apparatus and systems

Electrotechnology

Instrumentation & Control