2)

This unit is intended as an additional competency to relevant competencies previously acquired. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training at the aligned AQF 4 level or higher.

Prerequisite Unit(s)

4)

Competencies

4.1)

Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.

Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed plus all the competencies in one (1) of the identified Pathway Unit Group(s):

Instrumentation and Control

Electrical

Common Unit Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. Circuits

UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

Instrumentation and Control Pathway Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UEENEEE119A

Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits

UEENEEI101A

Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals

UEENEEI102A

Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems

UEENEEI103A

Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems

UEENEEI104A

Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems

UEENEEI105A

Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems

UEENEEI106A

Set up and adjust PID control loops

UEENEEI110A

Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops

UEENEEI112A

Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations

UEENEEI113A

Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks

Electrical Pathway Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UEENEEG006A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines

UEENEEG033A

Solve problems in single and three phase electrical apparatus and circuits

UEENEEG063A

Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

UEENEEG101A

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

UEENEEG102A

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

UEENEEG106A

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

UEENEEG108A

Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’

Reading

4

Writing

4

Numeracy

4

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults.

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.

1.2

Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.

1.3

Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.

1.4

The extent of faults is determined from reports and other documentation and fro discussion with appropriate personnel.

1.5

Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to diagnose faults are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

2

Diagnose and rectify faults.

2.1

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

2.2

The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.

2.3

Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.

2.4

Logical diagnostic methods are applied to diagnose electronic control system apparatus faults employing measurements and estimations of system operating parameters referenced to system operational requirements.

2.5

Suspected fault scenarios are tested as being the cause(s) of system fault.

2.6

Cause of the fault is identified and appropriately competent persons are engaged to rectify the fault where it is outside the scope of the digital subsystems.

2.7

Faults in the electronic components of the system are rectified to raise apparatus and system to its operational standard.

2.8

System is tested to verify that the system operates as intended and to specified requirements

2.9

Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate persons and job specifications and requirements.

2.10

Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.

2.11

Diagnosis and rectification activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

3

Complete and report fault diagnosis and rectification activities.

3.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

3.2

Work site is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures.

3.3

Rectification of faults is documented in accordance with established procedures.

3.4

Appropriate person or persons notified, in accordance with established procedures, that the system faults have been rectified.

8) This describes the required skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and diagnosing and rectifying faults in digital control systems.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-EI139A Digital electronic control systems

Evidence shall show an understanding of digital electronic control systems to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1. Digital control systems

Comparison between analogue and digital signals

Advantages of digital control systems

Digital/analog control system

Logic gates

Truth tables

Digital testing devices

T2. Numbering systems

The binary number system

The Octal number system

The hexadecimal number system

Binary addition and subtraction

Conversion between numbering systems

Binary Coded Decimal (BCD)

Gray code

The American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

T3. Combinational Logic Networks

Precautions when handling electronic devices due to electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Truth tables

Basic operation and characteristics of logic devices

Logic probes

Verification of operation of logic circuits

T4. Logic families and specifications

Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL)

Complementary Metal Oxide Silicone (CMOS) logic families

the ‘unit load’ concept

specifications and features of TTL, TTL low power Schottky (LS) and CMOS logic families.

three state and open collector logic

input and output voltage characteristics for CMOS and TTL

comparison of TTL with CMOS logic families

Unit load

noise margin

interfacing different logic families

Tri-state logic devices

T5. Encoders and Decoders

weighted and unweighted codes.

Gray

BCD

ASCII

Half and full adder

Encoders, decoders

error detection.

decoder and encoder ICs.

multiplexer and demultiplexer ICs.

T6. Flipflops

RS flipflops

D flipflops

JK flipflops

truth tables and operation

debouncing a switch

timing diagrams

Sequential logic

State tables and timing diagrams

T7. Registers

shift registers

data latches

T8. Counters

ripple counters using JK flipflops

typical IC types

characteristics and operation.

Ripple counters

Use of feedback to modify count

Circuit verification of a ripple counter

Synchronous counters

Series and parallel data transfer

Multivibrators

Interconnecting digital circuits to perform an application

T9. Digital to analog conversion

Industrial applications of D/A converters

Summing D/A converters

R-2R D/A converters

Verification of circuit operation of an IC D/A converter

T10. Analog to digital conversion

Industrial applications of A/D converters

Digital ramp, dual slope, successive approximation and simultaneous (flash) A/D converters.

Verification of circuit operation of an IC A/D converters

T11. Display devices

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) devices

Light Emitting Diode (LED) devices.

Operation and Characteristics.

Seven segment LED displays

Drive requirements

Current limiting

Multiplexed displays

Seven segment encoding chips

Emerging display technologies

T12. Digital fault finding

General fault finding principles

Common digital faults

Digital test equipment

Locating a fault

T13. Interfacing logic devices to external loads

Interfacing with a transistor

Interfacing with a relay

Solid state switches

Opto-isolator

Verification of circuit operation of an opto-coupler.

T14. Programmable logic devices

Applications of programmable logic devices

Types of programmable logic devices

Comparison between different programmable logic devices

Programmable Array Logic (PAL)

Programmable Logic Devices (PLD)

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)

Programming and verifying correct operation of a programmable array logic device

9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it must include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about how/how much the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the required skills and knowledge as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital subsystems of electronic controls as described in 8) and including:

A

Applying logical diagnostic methods.

B

Using fault scenarios to test the cause(s) of system faults.

C

Identifying faults and their cause and competency needed to rectify them.

D

Rectifying faults in system digital subsystems.

E

Verifying that the system operates correctly.

F

Documenting fault rectification.

G

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required skills and knowledge to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Note:

Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.

These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to diagnosing and rectifying faults in digital systems of electronic controls.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified required skills and knowledge are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit:

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated by diagnosing and rectifying at least four of the following faults in digital control systems.

Open-circuit

Short-circuit

Incorrect or failed connections

Insulation failure

Unsafe condition

Apparatus/component failure

Related mechanical failure

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

5)

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.

License to practice

3)

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment operate at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. However 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 regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships.

Note:

1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment and the like. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.

2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting and risk safety measures.