Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MEM18061B, 'Maintain/calibrate complex control systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Maintain/calibrate complex control systems' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine system specifications and control loop characteristics | 1.1. Engineering specifications, technical information and historical records and trends are examined and relevant data is documented. 1.2. System specifications and operational data including those for multiple loop control systems and devices are obtained, read and interpreted. 1.3. Circuit and logic diagrams and configuration data are obtained, read and interpreted. 1.4. Consultation with system operators and other relevant plant personnel is carried out, and relevant data is extracted and documented by appropriate means. 1.5. Appropriate work clearances are obtained for monitoring and testing the system. |
2. Test, monitor and record system operation | 2.1. Relevant data is collected by appropriate means from all sources including maintenance records, chart recorders, data loggers, fault indicators, error codes, operational symptoms, tests and observation monitoring. 2.2. Fault detection and diagnostic data are analysed against predetermined operational specifications, and conclusions are documented. 2.3. System operation is observed using knowledge of all individual/multiple element loop device characteristics, controller mode principles, testing, calibration and adjustment methods. 2.4. Appropriate test equipment is set up and used correctly. 2.5. Appropriate tests are undertaken using standard operating procedures. 2.6. Signal transmission test equipment is set up and used where applicable. 2.7. Adjustment/maintenance needs are determined through interpretation and analysis of pneumatic, electrical, electronic, logic diagrams and configuration data for all control system devices. 2.8. Appropriate field instrumentation is connected to test system configuration. 2.9. Field instrumentation is connected and tested for selected control operation, and performance is monitored against specifications. 2.10. Diagnostics checks are carried out to ensure correct operation. 2.11. Fault finding and diagnostic tests are undertaken using correct equipment, techniques and procedures to detect faulty control system components or elements. |
3. Localise fault condition | 3.1. System is tested to the level necessary to detect and localise fault condition. 3.2. Fault condition is localised and verified using appropriate test equipment, principles and processes. 3.3. Fault condition is analysed, evaluated and corrective action is planned. |
4. Replace faulty items or repair faulty condition | 4.1. Faulty items are dismantled for repair or replacement using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures according to manufacturers' recommendations. 4.2. Replaceable items are selected from manufacturers' catalogues, spare parts lists, or data sheets. 4.3. Using manufacturers' handbooks, correct maintenance procedures for faulty items are established. 4.4. Faulty items and/or condition are repaired using correct maintenance procedures and equipment. 4.5. Repaired and replaceable items are reassembled using appropriate principles, tools, equipment, techniques and test procedures. |
5. Calibrate, configure, adjust complex control systems | 5.1. Diagnostic checks are carried out to ensure correct operation of system, taking appropriate corrective action as necessary. 5.2. Correct calibration and test equipment is selected/set up to enable calibration to manufacturers' specifications. 5.3. Mechanical alignment of control devices is undertaken where applicable. 5.4. System is configured using appropriate programming tools and techniques. 5.5. Relevant alignment procedures are performed for optimum control and in accordance with specifications. 5.6. Correct sequence of alignment is used on multiple control loops and multi-element systems. 5.7. Correct recording equipment is set up for adjustment and monitoring during alignment. 5.8. Calibration and adjustment function are performed on multi-loop devices, multi-element control loops, controller modes and actions according to operational specifications using correct principles and methods applicable to the type of control loop being serviced. 5.9. On-line changes are made to parameters in the system to meet specified requirements. 5.10. Field instrumentation is connected for selected control operation and system is operated to a satisfactory level of control. |
6. Return system to service | 6.1. Final adjustments to align system operation to operational specifications including process and optimum control efficiencies are undertaken. 6.2. Correct procedures are applied in return to service including configuring, calibrating, adjusting, tuning and final validation of system performance in accordance with specifications. 6.3. System is returned to service. 6.4. Service reports are completed to standard operating procedures. |