Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a computer-based interface to modify and/or interrogate a control system. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit typically targets skills required by a production worker to operate equipment using process control interface. Work may require the ability to work within a team environment |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Navigate the process control interface |
1.1. The readiness of the control interface and related components for operation are confirmed 1.2. Hardware provided is used to operate the interface 1.3. Page links are used to move between screens 1.4. Messages and alarms are acknowledged 1.5. Required information is accessed from screen displays 1.6. Interface system malfunctions are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
2. Use interface system to operate and maintain a process within required parameters |
2.1. Individual items of equipment and/or processes are started, monitored and shutdown using the control interface 2.2. Equipment is selected, status altered and settings entered to meet operating requirements 2.3. Sequences are activated to initiate process operation 2.4. Equipment giving a bad signal or bad measurements is recognised and responsive action taken |
3. Analyse data to predict and control performance |
3.1. Trends are selected and analysed to identify performance patterns 3.2. Causes of abnormal or unacceptable performance are identified and corrective action taken 3.3. Information is recorded as required |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Ability to :
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Required knowledge |
Knowledge of :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
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Method of assessment |
This unit should be assessed together with other core units or other units of competency relevant to the work role. This includes the relevant operational units for the process being controlled. |
Guidance information for assessment |
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Policies and procedures |
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturers' recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements |
Workplace information |
Workplace information may include:
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Information accessed |
Information accessed may include:
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Computer-based interface |
A computer-based interface may consist of:
(It is linked to the process control system) |
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Operational |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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