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Configure variable frequency drives

Configure variable frequency drives

Module
National Code
VU23893
State Code
BB558
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2025
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to configure variable frequency drives (VFD).

It requires the ability to work safety and apply knowledge of control systems and control functions to develop and test the configuration using a range of programming approaches developed for VFDs systems.

The unit applies to a person working in an engineering environment where variable frequency drives are used for automating processes in manufacturing, process control, building services, laboratories etc.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare to develop control program
  • 1.1 Established work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and risk control measures and procedures for the work area are followed
  • 1.2 Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Control program and input/output interfacing requirements are determined from job specifications and consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Equipment and software needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
Develop, write and test control program
  • 2.1 Plant or machines circuits are checked as being isolated where necessary in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and procedures
  • 2.2 Control solutions are established and documented based on the specified control mode and using acceptable methods for designing control systems
  • 2.3 Using appropriate software (if applicable) the developed control system is converted to an appropriate form for the variable frequency drive
  • 2.4 Parameters are entered into the variable frequency drive manually using pad panels or computers with appropriate software
  • 2.5 Entered instructions and settings are tested as meeting those specified in the control system scenario
  • 2.6 Appropriate methods and tools are used to test the control systems and operating faults and anomalies are identified and rectified
  • 2.7 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected based on safety considerations and specified work outcomes
Finalise control program
  • 3.1 Program is transferred from a variable frequency drive to an external medium for storage
  • 3.2 Control system specification and program are documented in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Work completion is reported and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE71 22697VIC Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies Accredited course