Unit of competency Outline
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Test and commission instrumentation systems
Test and commission instrumentation systems
Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT504
UEPMNT504
State Code
OAH47
OAH47
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of instrumentation systems and all ancillary equipment including, but not limited to, PC operating systems, distributive control systems, programmable logic control systems, process control systems.Testing and commissioning includes the assessment and verification that the instrumentation system and ancillary equipment in a power generation facility is meeting operational requirements.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, testing wiring systems, testing piping and tubing systems, testing instrumentation equipment, commissioning instrumental equipment and report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
- 1.1 Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
- 1.3 Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification
- 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.5 Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification
- 1.6 Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.7 Potential hazards are identified, and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.8 Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Test wiring systems
- 2.1 Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.2 Wiring systems are tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals
- 2.3 Wiring systems, including enclosures and supports, are inspected prior to testing, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure absence of damage, defects or deterioration
- 2.4 Fixed wiring is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, and results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification
3 Test piping and tubing systems
- 3.1 Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.2 Piping and tubing systems are tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals
- 3.3 Piping and tubing systems, including enclosures and supports, are inspected prior to testing, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure absence of damage, defects or deterioration
- 3.4 Fixed piping and tubing is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, and results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification
4 Test instrumentationsystem
- 4.1 Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2 Instrumentation system is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals
- 4.3 Test conditions are confirmed and instrumentation system is inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure absence of damage, defects or deterioration
- 4.4 Instrumentation system test results are documented to confirm compliance with job specification
5 Commission instrumentation equipment
- 5.1 Required isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures site requirements
- 5.2 Instrumentation system is commissioned, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals
- 5.3 Instrumentation system is set up, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specifications
- 5.4 Testing and monitoring results are reviewed and documented, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure equipment operates within manufacturers' specifications
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE299 | UEPMNT504B | Test and commission instrumentation systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEB0 | UEP50418 | Diploma of ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronic | Qualification |