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Commission programmable controller programs

Commission programmable controller programs

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM10005
State Code
OAV79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to adjust and commission the programmable controller program to specification. It applies to all programmable controller programs include single and multi-loop programs and control sequencing of processes. Work is undertaken on location and it is assumed that this unit will normally be accessed in conjunction with units of skill that relate to the operational processes controlled by the programmable controllers, including programmable logic controller (PLC) and distributed control system (DCS) or similar devices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Commission programmable controller program
  • 2.1 Determine and understand program format and operational intent
  • 2.2 Check program instructions for compliance with specifications using appropriate techniques
  • 2.3 Set software timers and counters to specifications, where required
  • 2.4 Ensure program is stepped through manually and outputs are checked and measured for compliance with specifications
  • 2.5 Edit program to meet specifications, where applicable
  • 2.6 Check external inputs for compliance with specifications utilising correct and appropriate techniques
  • 2.7 Run program and check total operation for compliance with specifications, where applicable
  • 2.8 Undertake final adjustments to meet operational specifications using procedures, where applicable
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5460 MEM10005B Commission programmable controller programs Unit of competency