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Test, diagnose and rectify mobile and stationary plant external monitoring and control systems

Test, diagnose and rectify mobile and stationary plant external monitoring and control systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27018
State Code
OAT20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to test, diagnose and rectify the systems used on stationary and mobile plant for functions that require communication to and from an external source. It covers installation, service and maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting of the on-board components of the communication, reporting and control systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Locate and identify features and purpose of external communication systems
  • 2.1 Determine on-board methods of communication and data exchange with external source
  • 2.2 Locate on-board electronic control module (ECMs) associated with external monitoring and control systems
  • 2.3 Identify other external monitoring and control system hardware and components
3 Test external monitoring and control system
  • 3.1 Ensure equipment is parked with engine off or in specified safe mode for testing
  • 3.2 Check for damage to externally located antennae, sensors and other system components
  • 3.3 Review previous records
  • 3.4 Identify location of service ports and other test locations and connect laptop or test equipment
  • 3.5 Run specified test procedure or program to access data on system and plant performance
  • 3.6 Identify faults and determine if related to on-board component or ECM fault
  • 3.7 Analyse information from tests and test equipment and identify faults
  • 3.8 Trace on-board faults to root cause
  • 3.9 Report off-board faults in system according to SOP’s
4 Rectify on-board faults
  • 4.1 Repair or rectify faulty system components
  • 4.2 Adjust program settings to workplace and manufacturer specifications for program related faults
  • 4.3 Report continued program faults according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Adjust, recalibrate or replace faulty sensors, aerials and antennae
5 Re-test system and document work
  • 5.1 Re-test equipment external monitoring and control system to ensure compliance with specifications and workplace needs
  • 5.2 Undertake any required final adjustments
  • 5.3 Document work undertaken in accordance with procedures
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