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Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems

Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEIC0014
State Code
OCB15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verity programs in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. It includes identifying, developing and entering programs using dedicated SCADA software. It also includes monitoring, verifying and documenting programming activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify SCADA system
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a given work area are identified obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented
  • 1.3 Extent of SCADA system is determined from design brief and job specifications
  • 1.4 Process data is analysed for development of graphical design/mimic diagrams
  • 1.5 Programmable logic controller (PLC) analogue and digital addresses are related to tag databases
  • 1.6 Tag data types are entered and configured in tag database
  • 1.7 Graphic objects are created and added to a graphic library, as required, in accordance with vendor software
  • 1.8 Security requirements are determined for SCADA system to prevent access by unauthorised person/s
  • 1.9 SCADA system is configured to provide appropriate reporting mechanisms
  • 1.10 Equipment, software and testing devices for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Develop and enter program using dedicated SCADA software
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 SCADA software is used to develop human-machine interface (HMI) processes and to accept and implement operators control instructions
  • 2.3 Supervisory control functions, data acquisition components and automated tasks are programmed using SCADA software
  • 2.4 Data is manipulated within the SCADA software to function in accordance with design brief and job specifications
  • 2.5 Alarms and limits for processing variables are identified and programmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Trends for process variables and limits are programmed in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.7 Reports are configured to display/print appropriate information
  • 2.8 User rights/security is configured to provide appropriate access to SCADA system
  • 2.9 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and selected for safety and specified work outcomes
3 Monitor verify and document programming activities
  • 3.1 Device operation is tested in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Entered objects and settings are tested in accordance with job specifications and manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 SCADA software tools are used to test and monitor programs, and operating anomalies are identified and corrected in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.5 SCADA system specifications and programs are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Work completion is reported and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC668 UEENEEI152A Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems Unit of competency
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