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Troubleshoot process control systems

Troubleshoot process control systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEIC0046
State Code
OBY05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot process control systems.It includes applying safe working practices, interpreting process and circuit diagrams, applying knowledge of process controls to fault-finding procedures, conducting repairs, performing safety and functional testing, and completing service documentation.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to find and rectify faults
  • 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 understood
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Scope of fault is obtained from documentation and/or from work supervisor to determine work
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from work supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Sources of materials required for work are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required to carry out work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Find faults
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2 Need to inspect, test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Apparatus is inspected and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Fault finding of industrial processes, control apparatus and systems is conducted using measured and calculated values of system parameters in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Apparatus components are dismantled, as required, and parts stored to protect against loss or damage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and fault status confirmed
  • 2.7 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Fault-finding activities are carried out without damage to apparatus circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
3 Rectify fault
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 3.2 Apparatus is inspected and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Materials required to rectify faults are sourced and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Repairs are conducted without damage to relevant components or apparatus in accordance with workplace procedures and sustainable energy principles
  • 3.5 Repairs are inspected and tested in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
  • 3.6 Apparatus is reassembled, inspected, tested and prepared for return to customer in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standard
4 Complete and report fault-finding and rectification activities
  • 4.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 4.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Work completion is documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC630 UEENEEI114A Trouble shoot process control systems Unit of competency