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Test and Commission Electronic Instrumentation Equipment

Test and Commission Electronic Instrumentation Equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT431A
State Code
S5140
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/05/2008
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
07/05/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of electronic wiring systems and complex digital/analogue equipment including, but not limited to, process control instrumentation, power grid energy control, supervisory instrumentation, security equipment (CCTV).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for the work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection
  • 1.2 Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
  • 1.3 Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan
  • 1.5 Correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.6 Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements
  • 1.7 Coordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work
  • 1.8 Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
  • 1.9 Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures
  • 1.10 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Test wiring systems
  • 2.1 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements
  • 2.2 Wiring systems are tested using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.3 Wiring systems are tested in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.4 Wiring systems, including enclosures/ supports, are inspected prior to testing to ensure absence of any damage, defects and/or signs of deterioration in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.5 Fixed wiring is tested as appropriate and results/observations are interpreted and documented to confirm compliance with job specifications.
3 Test piping and tubing systems
  • 3.1 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements
  • 3.2 Piping and tubing systems are tested using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan
  • 3.3 Piping and tubing systems are tested in conjunction with other involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan
  • 3.4 Piping and tubing systems, including enclosures/supports, are inspected prior to testing to ensure absence of any damage, defects and/or signs of deterioration in accordance with the work plan
  • 3.5 Fixed piping and tubing is tested as appropriate and results/observations are interpreted and documented to confirm compliance with job specifications and the work plan
4 Test the equipment
  • 4.1 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements
  • 4.2 Equipment is tested using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.3 Equipment is tested in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.4 Required test conditions are confirmed and the equipment is inspected to ensure absence of any damage, defects and/or signs of deterioration in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.5 Equipment is tested using appropriate test techniques in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.6 Equipment test results/observations are interpreted and documented to confirm compliance with job specifications
5 Commission the equipment
  • 5.1 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements
  • 5.2 Equipment is commissioned using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan
  • 5.3 Equipment is commissioned in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan
  • 5.4 Equipment is set up in accordance with operational requirements/manufacturer specifications
  • 5.5 Testing and monitoring procedures are followed and results monitored, interpreted and documented to ensure equipment operates/functions within specifications
  • 5.6 Equipment is commissioned with due regard being paid to plant security and capacity in accordance with the work plan
  • 5.7 Final job inspection is carried out and permits relinquished as required in accordance with the work plan
6 Complete the work
  • 6.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements
  • 6.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYG00 UTPNEG257A Test and commission electronic instrumentation equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE288 UEPMNT431B Test and commission electronic instrumentation equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S507 UEP40506 Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Electrical/Electronic) Qualification