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Evaluate industrial robotic applications

Evaluate industrial robotic applications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23126
State Code
OEW60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate industrial and mobile robotic devices or systems for commercial, industrial, machine and process automation in engineering and related applications. It includes loading and positioning capability, accuracy, repeatability, communications requirements, networks and protocols, and effectiveness of integration into automation systems, along with evaluation of standard industrial robot types, mobile robots and other automated elements.Robotic devices or systems are mechanical, programmable self-controlling machines used widely in engineering and related applications where location, work environment, costs, accuracy, quality, repeatability and reliability dictate their use in preference to human or other machines. The robot can be networked to serve an automated environment.It is suitable for people working as automation or robotics technicians or paraprofessionals and draftspersons, and for those pursuing related technical qualifications and careers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish scope of robotics evaluation
  • 1.1 Determine parameters and context of robotics applications to be evaluated
  • 1.2 Identify stakeholders to be consulted on evaluation
  • 1.3 Identify software requirements used in the robotic applications
  • 1.4 Identify relevant compliance requirements of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment requirements for robotic applications and automation safety
  • 1.5 Ensure appropriate support, including licensed electrical, technical and professional assistance, is available
  • 1.6 Investigate sustainability implications of robotic applications
2. Confirm existing features of robotics applications
  • 2.1 Review features and functions of robotic applications and classify industrial robotic devices
  • 2.2 Review robots and robotic elements
  • 2.3 Identify robotic principles and techniques required to evaluate and optimise the processes
  • 2.4 Identify appropriate analysis techniques, software and software validation techniques
3. Evaluate robotic applications
  • 3.1 Assess robotic hardware, sensors or transducers, signal conditioning, controllers, power interfaces, actuators and interface with the end effectors
  • 3.2 Assess motion analysis, load capability, accuracy, precision and repeatability
  • 3.3 Assess system integration, networks, data sharing, control and human machine interfaces (HMIs)
  • 3.4 Assess software and programming techniques for controllers, distributed control system (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and system simulation
  • 3.5 Assess compliance of robot and system with WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and risk management requirements
  • 3.6 Apply mock-up and prototyping techniques for robot and subsystem testing
  • 3.7 Assess sustainability implications of robotic application
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Record results of evaluation
  • 4.2 Provide documentation that includes required calculations, specifications, diagrams, computer programs and files, and mock-ups or prototypes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE941 MEM23126A Evaluate industrial robotic applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification