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Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and equipment

Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18109
State Code
AUX39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/10/2015
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
16/10/2015
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - industrial electrician apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques that are instrumental in reducing instrumentation down-time.It covers performing functional tests under normal, extreme, overload and environmental conditions using hardware and software techniques across a wide range of instrumentation systems used in an industrial environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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. Prepare to troubleshoot systems and equipment
  • 2.1 Observe and localise device isolation methods/requirements
  • 2.2 Apply appropriate test procedures and application principles in assessing operation of instrumentation systems and equipment
  • 2.3 Apply normal operating characteristics of instrumentation systems and equipment to the level necessary to identify and localise faults
  • 2.4 Apply characteristics/operational function assessment procedures according to safety and regulatory/site specifications
  • 2.5 Check and verify characteristics and operational function
3. Troubleshoot systems and equipment and localise fault conditions
  • 3.1 Utilise manufacturer manuals, history files and maintenance and repair records as a source of information when troubleshooting
  • 3.2 Utilise drawings/diagrams and operational specifications in identifying and localising fault conditions
  • 3.3 Examine and interpret built-in fault indicators and error codes and record results, where appropriate
  • 3.4 Conduct appropriate tests to establish fault condition to major component level using appropriate test equipment, procedures and techniques
4. Repair/replace faulty condition/component
  • 4.1 Repair faulty condition using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to meet specifications, where applicable
  • 4.2 Source replacement item and replace in accordance with manufacturer specifications
5. Functionally test instrumentation equipment/components
  • 5.1 Undertake tests on equipment/components using appropriate test equipment, procedures and techniques
  • 5.2 Verify system/equipment to meet specifications and operational requirements
  • 5.3 Document all repairs, including results of tests carried out in accordance with SOPs
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