Unit of competency Outline

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Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment

Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27023
State Code
OAT14
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
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out diagnosis and rectification of circuits used in controller area network (CAN) and other fieldbus systems and control technology components in mobile and stationary plant.It applies to systems and components that do not require a host computer. The unit can apply to circuits used for communication with and between systems and components, including systems for engine management, suspension, hydraulics and pneumatics, chassis and body management, braking systems, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic drives, lighting control, air conditioning, vehicle guidance and telemetry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit 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 Identify bus and control system components and location
  • 2.1 Examine appropriate drawings, specifications and manuals for bus and control system information
  • 2.2 Perform a visual inspection of equipment and identify location and any obvious faults in bus and control system wiring and components
3 Check bus and control system wiring and rectify faults
  • 3.1 Ensure battery is charged and charging system is operating correctly
  • 3.2 Test voltage supply, input voltage and ground
4 Assess and rectify wiring faults
  • 4.1 Isolate wiring and sensor faults
  • 4.2 Determine replacement sensors and cables/wires, including size and insulation quality
  • 4.3 Make up wiring looms for application and securely fix
  • 4.4 Strip, fit, prepare and terminate wiring and cables
  • 4.5 Test terminated cables for continuity and to comply with requirements
  • 4.6 Remove corrosion, neutralise and apply appropriate protective coating
  • 4.7 Test sensors, relays, solenoids, contacts and circuits and repair/replace
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