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Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Unit of competency
National Code
UEEIC0013
UEEIC0013
State Code
OBZ15
OBZ15
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controller (PLC) (also known as programmable controller) for a system requiring discrete control functions.It includes working safely, using control systems and control system development methods, using ladder diagrams/statement list/function block diagram instruction sets, following written instructions, and documenting program development and testing activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify control system requirements
- 1.1 PLC operating functions, parameters and specifications are determined from relevant documentation, electrical drawings or persons to determine the control system scope of work
- 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
- 1.3 Control system scenario is developed from job specifications of process/plant/machine controlled through consultation with relevant person/s
- 1.4 PLC block diagram is developed using industry standard symbols
- 1.5 Infotechnology equipment, software and measuring devices needed to carry out the PLC work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- 1.6 Installation of PLC is checked for compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and job specifications
2 Develop control system, enter and test program
- 2.1 Established WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- 2.2 Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3 Control system solutions are developed and documented based on specified control mode and using acceptable methods for designing control systems
- 2.4 Developed control system is converted to an appropriate form
- 2.5 Program is entered into the PLC using appropriate infotechnology and software
- 2.6 Entered instructions and settings are tested in accordance with job specifications by control system scenario
- 2.7 Appropriate methods and tools are used to test control system and operating faults and anomalies are identified and rectified
- 2.8 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to persons and equipment
3 Verify document and report programming activities
- 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
- 3.2 Program is transferred from PLC to external medium for storage
- 3.3 Control system specification and program are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.4 Work completion is documented and relevant persons notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC666 | UEENEEI150A | Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | Unit of competency |