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Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment

Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIEGS301D
State Code
WH250
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment in Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for use of instruments and field equipment
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply operate and maintain instruments and field equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3. Communicate verbally and in writing with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • 1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
  • 1.6. Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
  • 1.7. Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • 1.8. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Test instrument/field equipment
  • 2.1. Perform safety checks
  • 2.2. Identify potential faults and/or malfunctions of instruments/field equipment
  • 2.3. Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments/field equipment and remove from service
  • 2.4. Ensure operational log books are up dated
3. Calibrate instruments/field equipment
  • 3.1. Closely follow calibration schedules
  • 3.2. Label out calibration instruments/equipment and advise other operatives promptly
  • 3.3. Identify cause/s of incorrect calibration
  • 3.4. Perform new base calibration
  • 3.5. Recommission instrument/equipment
  • 3.6. Prepare compliance and calibration report as required
4. Operate instruments/field equipment
  • 4.1. Optimise instrument/equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
  • 4.2. Perform measurements with the optimum precision given field and technical constraints
  • 4.3. Use time and materials efficiently and perform measurements in priority order
  • 4.4. Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
  • 4.5. Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained
5. Maintain instruments/field equipment
  • 5.1. Perform preventative maintenance
  • 5.2. Identify and report equipment wear and faults
  • 5.3. Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation
  • 5.4. Replace defective parts and makes adjustments
  • 5.5. Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered
  • 5.6. Update maintenance and calibration records
6. Identify faults in instruments/field equipment
  • 6.1. Identify and clarify the nature of the fault
  • 6.2. Determine and rank likely causes of fault
  • 6.3. Apply simple checks and tests
  • 6.4. Obtain suitable tools and equipment to test faults
  • 6.5. Apply fault finding methodology
7. Commission new instruments and equipment
  • 7.1. Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer’s agent as required
  • 7.2. Unpack, check and assemble instruments/equipment according to manufacturer’s warranty requirements
  • 7.3. Calibrate instrument/equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications
  • 7.4. Check instrument/equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item
  • 7.5. Prepare and make operating instructions available
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB600 RIIEGS301A Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW83 RIIEGS301E Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment Unit of competency