This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide solution to an industrial control systems problem.

It includes identifying, providing, testing and documenting a solution to industrial control system problems. It also includes interpreting process and circuit diagrams, applying knowledge of industry controls to problem-solving techniques, and safety and functional testing.

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

Identify industrial control system problem

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

Extent of industrial control system problems are determined from job specifications, situation reports and consultations with relevant person/s

1.4

Work activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with relevant person/s

1.5

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

2

Provide solution to industrial control system problem

2.1

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

2.2

Industrial control system devices, circuit operation characteristics and applications are applied to develop solutions to control problems

2.3

Parameters, specifications and job requirements for each industrial control system problem are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Industrial control system problems are evaluated to determine most effective solution

2.5

Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

2.6

Control system problem is resolved using sustainable energy practices without wasting materials, damaging apparatus, surrounding environments or services in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Test and document solution to industrial control system problems

3.1

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

3.2

Solutions to industrial control system problems are tested to determine effectiveness and modified, as required

3.3

Adopted solutions are documented including instructions incorporating risk control measures

3.4

Solutions used to solve industrial control system problems are justified and documented 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

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

determining extent of and evaluating solutions to resolve industrial control system problems

documenting justification of solutions implemented in accordance established procedures

meeting scheduled timelines

obtaining parameter specifications and performance requirements

preparing to provide solutions to industrial control system problems

providing solutions to industrial control system problems

testing and documenting solutions to industrial control system problems

testing solution to industrial control system problems.

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:

control amplifiers, including:

introduction

amplifier operation

operational amplifiers

operational amplifier configurations

industrial transducers, including:

introduction

International System of Units (SI)

forms of energy

transducer terminology

temperature measurement

force measurement

speed measurement

positional measurement

industrial final control elements, including:

introduction

electromagnetic devices

valves

solid state switching devices

industrial control systems, including:

automatic control

open loop control

closed loop control

control system terminology

control system evaluation

two position control

proportional control (P)

proportional + integral control (P+I)

proportional + derivative control (P+D)

proportional + integral + derivative control (P+I+D)

industrial control loops and control signals, including:

introduction

control loops

converters (digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital)

multiplexing

circuit operation, characteristics and applications

industrial control systems problems

operation and safety of relevant tools, equipment and testing devices

parameter specifications and performance requirements for control system problems

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

solutions to industrial control system problems

sustainable energy principles and practices.

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.

Providing solutions must include at least four of the following:

industrial control system problems

Electrotechnology

Instrumentation & Control