This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up electronically controlled and robotically operated complex systems.

It includes working safely, applying knowledge of electronic circuits and the integration to robotically operated equipment and systems, gathering and analysing data, applying problem-solving techniques, and developing and documenting solutions and alternatives.

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

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 electronically controlled and robotically operated system

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 work to be undertaken 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 and solution developed and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Set up electronically controlled and robotically operated system

2.1

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

2.2

Controls and integrated robot systems are applied in developing analytical solutions to machine parameters/faults and operation

2.3

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

2.4

Setting up maintenance and/or modification activity is carried out to provide the most effective solution/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace policy 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 results of system set-up and actions taken

3.1

Set-up maintenance activity and/or modification is inspected and tested to determine their effectiveness and modified, as required

3.2

Set-up maintenance activity and/or modification is documented to include details of fault findings, calculations and assumptions

3.3

Set-up maintenance activity and/or modification is reported to appropriate person/s to determine suitable action/s to be taken based on fault-finding analysis

3.4

Justification for analysis findings and any actions to be undertaken in relation to the work activity are documented for inclusion in work/project records in accordance with relevant 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, 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

planning set-up of electronically controlled and robotically operated complex systems

documenting and reporting on the results of the set-up and actions taken

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

determining strategies for analysing circuit and robot performance effectively

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 and workplace procedures

identifying the operation of electronic and robot controls

inspecting and testing the results of the analysis

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

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:

electronic interfacing to robotic processes

interfacing electronics with robot functions, including:

robot types and selection and pre-selection planning

robot installation, including pre-installation design, layout and system documentation

interfacing of robot controller with other external control systems

robot sensor devices, characteristics and application

diagnostic functions

maintenance scheduling and procedures

special features, including safety, palletising and sub-routines

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.

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, equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to setting up electronically controlled and robotically operated complex 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.

Setting up electronically controlled and robotically operated complex systems must include at least two types of machines and include the following:

typical systems encountered in meeting performance requirements and industry standards

revising machine operating parameters

dealing with machine malfunctions

Electrotechnology

Instrumentation & Control