Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 1:01 AM AWST
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Maintain complex instrumentation equipment
Maintain complex instrumentation equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT425
UEPMNT425
State Code
OAH73
OAH73
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Pending
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct maintenance of complex instrumentation equipment including, but not limited to, multi-loop equipment such as signal characterising, analogue control equipment, microprocessor controls such as programmable logic, laboratory and industrial analysers, ultrasonic and nucleonic equipment.Maintenance is an essential part of the ongoing care and upkeep of complex instrumentation equipment that is used to measure, monitor, automate and control processes and equipment in a power generation facility. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, carry out complex instrumentation equipment maintenance and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or onsite. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to workNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
- 1.1 Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
- 1.3 Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification
- 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.5 Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification
- 1.6 Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.7 Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.8 Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Carry out complex instrumentation equipmentmaintenance
- 2.1 Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.2 Complex instrumentation equipment is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals
- 2.3 Calibration or adjustments are carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure equipment operates safely within requirements
- 2.4 Maintenance, calibration or adjustments are carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures, without loss or damage to other equipment
- 2.5 Final inspection is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work
- 3.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.4 Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE282 | UEPMNT425B | Maintain complex instrumentation equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHQ1 | UEP50422 | Diploma of ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronic | Qualification |
| BEB0 | UEP50418 | Diploma of ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronic | Qualification |
| BEB4 | UEP40318 | Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronics | Qualification |
| BHQ0 | UEP40322 | Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronics | Qualification |