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Identify faults in electronic control

Identify faults in electronic control

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMSUP406
State Code
AXO00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to recognise and diagnose control system faults in electrical/electronic control systems on process equipment. It includes the implementation of appropriate corrective action.This unit of competency applies to technicians. The technician will be required to apply knowledge of electronic control systems and components to the identification and isolation of faults in equipment. The key factors are the diagnosis and the recommendation of action to resolve routine and non-routine faults, in order to return the equipment to production.The operator will have detailed operational and process knowledge but is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this competency.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency applies to all common equipment used in the manufacturing industry and should be able to be applied to all equipment using electrical/electronic control systems. It applies to all work environments and sectors within the manufacturing industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify electrical/electronic control system faults
  • 1.1 Categorise the types of machine malfunctions due to electrical and/or electronic faults
  • 1.2 Describe the effects on product quality of electrical and/or electronic faults
  • 1.3 Identify possible faulty components from a circuit diagram and knowledge of the function of each component
2 Identify maintenance requirements
  • 2.1 Determine recommended maintenance schedule from manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Determine adequacy of current maintenance regime and any special requirements from fault and maintenance history
  • 2.3 Determine criticality of machine to production and/or business
  • 2.4 Develop maintenance schedule and requirements for machine
  • 2.5 Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure schedule is appropriate
  • 2.6 Report outcome to appropriate personnel
3 Determine appropriate corrective action
  • 3.1 Examine other possible faults
  • 3.2 Short list possible fault causes
  • 3.3 Conduct investigations of machine, products or data to determine most likely fault causes
  • 3.4 Take appropriate action to ensure fault is rectified
  • 3.5 Follow up on action to ensure completion in an appropriate timeframe
  • 3.6 Recheck after corrective action to ensure fault has been rectified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8273 MSAPMOPS406A Identify problems in electronic control systems Unit of competency