Unit of competency Outline

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Read dials and indicators

Read dials and indicators

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS101
State Code
AXN54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make readings and/or take measurements using common types of plant instrumentation.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify the units and scales to use, perform the measurements and record the results in prescribed format, level of detail and according to procedures.This unit of competency applies to reading process instrumentation in any plant or related situation. Readings may need to be made at heights, in wet or restricted conditions, or close to hot or moving equipment and across sites and plants.In a typical scenario an operator patrols the plant taking a range of readings to complete logs and check on the operation of the plant. The operator needs to interpret the display on the instrument and record the appropriate reading. As part of this process, they will need to check that the instrument is within calibration (where appropriate) and make a judgement as to whether the reading is 'reasonable' or whether some action needs to be taken.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Contribute to controlling hazards in work area
  • 1.1 Identify hazards in work area
  • 1.2 Take appropriate action to control risks according to procedures
2 Identify appropriate measuring device readings
  • 2.1 Confirm the calibration of the measuring device, where appropriate
  • 2.2 Select appropriate units on the measuring device
  • 2.3 Select appropriate scales on the measuring device
3 Perform measurements
  • 3.1 Identify the range of results that could be obtained
  • 3.2 Identify and take account of relevant external factors
  • 3.3 Perform measurements using appropriate techniques
  • 3.4 Identify measurements outside the range of expected results
  • 3.5 Take action on measurements outside expected range according to procedures
4 Record results
  • 4.1 Record readings accurately in the appropriate format
  • 4.2 Record the results to the appropriate level of detail
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8838 PMAOPS101C Read dials and indicators Unit of competency