Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers
Maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18069B
MEM18069B
State Code
W5615
W5615
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/10/2006
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
26/10/2006
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit covers performing preventative maintenance on process control analysers; completing fault documentation; planning corrective action; repairing, replacing, overhauling, calibrating and testing; re-installing and recommissioning process control analysers.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform preventative maintenance on process control analysers
- 1.1. Specification requirements are determined from manufacturers' manuals, maintenance schedules and other relevant documents.
- 1.2. Using knowledge of process control analyser characteristics and principles of operation, specification requirements are interpreted, defined and understood.
- 1.3. Preventative maintenance schedules are performed on process control analysers to service and maintain analysers within defined specifications.
- 1.4. Using appropriate electrical and electronic test equipment, techniques and procedures, specified process control analysers are diagnosed within the system or within the laboratory to determine correct operation or malfunction.
- 1.5. Operation of process control analysers are monitored and assessed against predetermined laboratory data and/or the fault condition is identified, localised and monitored.
- 1.6. Using appropriate test equipment and procedures, correct operation of analysers is tested, and/or the fault condition is identified, localised and monitored.
- 1.7. Correct operation is confirmed.
- 1.8. Faults and malfunctions are identified and confirmed.
2. Complete fault documentation
- 2.1. Faults and malfunctions are documented or reported according to standard operating procedures.
3. Plan corrective action
- 3.1. Corrective action is planned autonomously or in consultation with appropriate personnel and actioned.
4. Repair, replace, overhaul process control analysers
- 4.1. Process control analysers are examined or verified for repair, replacement or overhaul using correct tools/equipment and appropriate principles, techniques and procedures.
- 4.2. Replacement items are selected from manufacturers' parts lists or catalogues according to specifications required.
- 4.3. Faulty items are repaired or overhauled using correct principles, techniques, tools, equipment and procedures.
- 4.4. Repaired, overhauled and replacement items are prepared for refitting according to standard operating procedures.
- 4.5. Process control analysers are refitted using correct principles, tools, equipment and procedures.
- 4.6. Refitted process control analysers are prepared for testing and calibration.
5. Calibrate and test process control analysers
- 5.1. Process control analysers are calibrated against appropriate physical standards using correct calibration devices, equipment, techniques and procedures.
- 5.2. Calibrated process control analysers are tested using appropriate test equipment.
- 5.3. Calibration and analysis data is collected.
- 5.4. Calibration and analysis data is interpreted.
- 5.5. Calibration and analysis data is assessed in accordance with manufacturers' data sheets, codes of practice and safety procedures.
6. Re-install and recommission process control analysers
- 6.1. Process control analysers are put into service to specifications with due regard to process requirements, codes of practice, safety, commissioning procedures and techniques.
- 6.2. Service reports are completed to standard operating procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with maintaining, repairing instrumentation process control analysers, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Where assessment occurs off the job, i.e. the candidate is not in productive work, an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with maintaining, repairing instrumentation process control analysers, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAU49 | MEM18069 | Maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W245 | MEM40105 | Certificate IV in Engineering | Qualification |
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