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Maintain instrumentation system components

Maintain instrumentation system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18064
State Code
OAU53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to maintain instrument system components of a primarily mechanical nature.Application of this unit would involve identifying instrumentation system components as well as inspecting and assessing component condition/operation using instrumentation principles and methods and interpreting information from data sheets and circuit diagrams in order to make repairs and replacements to predetermined site or manufacturer specifications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Check instrumentation system components
  • 2.1 Identify system components through interpreting the characteristics and operational function of each system component
  • 2.2 Inspect the operational function of each component and test in accordance with procedures
  • 2.3 Assess operation of each component against specifications
3 Identify, repair/replace faulty instrumentation system components
  • 3.1 Localise/isolate faulty system components and confirm the malfunction by inspection and testing using appropriate techniques, procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Dismantle faulty system components and repair according to manufacturers'/site specifications
  • 3.3 Select replacement parts from manufacturer catalogues and listings to required specifications
  • 3.4 Reassemble system components and test for correct operation and assessment against specifications
  • 3.5 Confirm correct operation of the instrumentation system according to SOPs
  • 3.6 Adopt appropriate follow-up procedures
  • 3.7 Complete service reports in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5611 MEM18064B Maintain instrumentation system components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ8 MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering Qualification
BEK0 MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade Qualification