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Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices

Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices

Unit of competency
National Code
UEECS0017
State Code
OBZ70
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
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices.It includes preparing and developing devices, circuits and control programs for microcomputer equipped devices. It also includes evaluating and completing documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare microcomputer equipped devices
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work
  • 1.3 Scope of development work is determined from design brief and in consultation with relevant person/s
  • 1.4 Development work is planned in accordance with workplace procedures for timelines in consultation with others involved
  • 1.5 Development tools and software are selected based on design brief requirements and performance standards
  • 1.6 Materials and devices/components required for the work are selected on compatibility of control program and in accordance with design brief and project budget
  • 1.7 Activities are implemented to ensure development work is carried out efficiently
2 Develop devices, circuits and control programs
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Knowledge of computer-equipped devices and systems and compliance standards are applied to the design
  • 2.3 Alternative arrangements for the development are evaluated in accordance with the design brief
  • 2.4 Safety, functional and budget considerations are in accordance with design
  • 2.5 Prototype devices and circuits are constructed and tested in accordance with the design brief and relevant industry standards
  • 2.6 Programming language code functions and features in current use are applied to developing control programs
  • 2.7 Prototype malfunctions are identified, rectified and re-tested in accordance with workplace procedures and design brief
  • 2.8 Program development is documented and submitted to appropriate person/s for approval
  • 2.9 Unplanned events are identified and resolution techniques are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.10 Quality of work is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and/or relevant industry standards
3 Evaluate and complete documentation
  • 3.1 Testing and workplace procedures are developed to evaluate control program in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Problems and errors in program are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures and design brief
  • 3.3 Intermediate and final work reports are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and presented to relevant person/s
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WC413 UEENEED150A Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices Unit of competency