UEENEEI104A Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems

Release: 2

UEENEEI104A Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems

Modification History

Release	Action	Core/Elective	Details	Points
2	Editorial	N/A	Show full pre-req chain in the unit.
2	Editorial	N/A	In Required Skills and Knowledge, insert topic numbering.
2	Editorial	N/A	Replace “essential knowledge and associated skills” with “required skills and knowledge”.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	1) Scope:
1.1) Descriptor
This unit covers setting up flow measuring components and systems and providing solutions to flow measurement problems as they apply to various process and control work functions. It encompasses working safely, setting up and calibrating flow measuring systems, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in flow measurement systems.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	2)
This unit is intended for competency development entry-level employment-based programs incorporated in approved contracts of training. The unit may also be used to augment previously acquired competencies.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

License to practice	3)
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the work place. However they are subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safe and contracts of training such as new apprenticeships. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control and lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space and lifting and risk safety measures.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)	4)
Competencies	4.1)
Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEI101A	Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals
UEENEEI102A	Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems

Literacy and numeracy skills	4.2)
Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’
Reading	3	Writing	3	Numeracy	3

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	5)
This unit contains Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

6) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a competency standard unit	Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1	Prepare to work on flow measurement components and systems	1.1	OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
1.2	OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed.
1.3	The nature of the flow measurement problem is obtained from documentation or from an appropriate person to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.4	Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved or affected by the work.
1.5	Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
1.6	Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2	Solve flow measurement problems	2.1	OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed.
2.2	The need to test or measure any electrical components live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures
2.3	Flow measurement apparatus are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures
2.4	Established methods are used to solve measurement problems from tests and calculated values as they apply to flow measurement systems.
2.5	Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
2.6	Problems are solved using sustainable energy principles and without damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services.
3	Complete work and document work activities	3.1	OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
3.2	Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.3	Written justification is made for solutions to flow measurement problems.
3.4	Work completion is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures.

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and solving problems in flow measurement systems. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.
KS01-EI104A	Fluid flow measurement principles
Evidence shall show an understanding of fluid flow measurement used in industrial processes to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1	Introduction to flow measurement in closed conduits encompassing: Basic principles of fluid flow SI units pertaining to flow and conversion factors to SI units. Volumetric and mass flow Reynolds numbers Behaviour of fluid flow in pipes Correction methods Flow terminology Pressure loss Integration Uses of flow meters Types and applications of flow transducers Transducers input/outputs - Measurement and evaluation Transducer connections
T2	Differential pressure flow measurement encompassing: Bernoullis theorem Calculations of the differential pressure Calibration of the associated secondary instrument. Square-root head law Types of differential pressure flow meters. Types of differential pressure flow primary elements Installation of differential pressure flow primary elements
T3	Differential pressure flow measurement circuits encompassing: Define turndown and accuracy Output signals Square root extractors Scaling factors Signal scaling
T4	Variable area flow meters and turbine flow meters encompassing: Operating principles of variable area flow meters Density correction calculations Variable area meters performance factors Applications of variable area meters Installation of variable area meters Operating principles of turbine meters Scaling factors Performance of turbine meters. Application of turbine meters Installation of turbine meters
T5	Electromagnetic, vortex and ultrasonic flow meters encompassing: Operating principles of electromagnetic flow meters Construction of electromagnetic flow meters Performance of electromagnetic flow meters. Applications of electromagnetic flow meters Installation of electromagnetic flow meters Operating principles of vortex flow meters Operating principles and applications of ultrasonic flow meters Installation of vortex and ultrasonic flow meters
T6	Mass flow measurement and volumetric flow rate correction encompassing: Volumetric flow rate correction Calculations of corrected flow rate Calibration of corrected systems components Mass flow measurement Operating principles of mass flow meters Performance of mass flow meters. Applications of mass flow meters Installation of mass flow meters
T7	Mechanical flowmeters for liquid service encompassing: Operating principles of mechanical flow meters Performance of mechanical flow meters Applications of mechanical flow meters Installation of mechanical flow meters Operating principles of gas flow meters Performance of gas flow meters Applications of gas flow meters Installation of gas flow meters
T8	Open-channel flow measurement and flow meter calibration encompassing: Principles of fluid flow in open channels Principles of head/flow relationships Non-linear head/flow relationships Calculations of the head generated Operating principles of secondary instruments Open channel flow measurement Installation of open channel flow meters Flow meter calibration

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment	9.1)
Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. In some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal everyday work influence how/how much the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	9.2)
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met. Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise: A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to: Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements. Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below: Solve problems in flow measurement systems as listed as described in 8) and including:
A	Determining the operating parameters of a flow measuring system
B	Setting up and calibrating a flow measuring system
C	Altering an existing flow measuring system to comply with specified operating parameters
D	Developing a flow measuring system to comply with a specified function and operating parameters
E	Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items
Note: Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment	9.3)
This unit must be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include: OHS policy and work procedures and instructions. Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit. These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment. Note: Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, the conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy. The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to solving problems in flow measurement systems.

Method of assessment	9.4)
This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’. Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units	9.5)
For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit:
UEENEEI102A	Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
UEENEEI103A	Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
UEENEEI105A	Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit must be demonstrated in relation to the flow measurement apparatus and systems as they apply to chemical, industrial or medical processes associated with installation, fault finding, maintenance or development work functions, and, and at least three of the following types flow measurement problems on at least two occasions: Determining the operating parameters of a flow measuring system Setting up and calibrating a flow measuring system Altering an existing flow measuring system to comply with specified operating parameters Developing a flow measuring system to comply with a specified function and operating parameters Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Competency Field

Competency Field	11)
Instrumentation and Control