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Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems

Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP341
State Code
AXM41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain instrument/electrical systems used for process measurement and control of a process. This unit of competency applies to process technicians and those in similar roles who are required to test, repair, recommission instrumentation and control systems in the facility; issue permits to allow work to be undertaken; verify equipment operation; calibrate instrumentation; troubleshoot problems; and prepare reports related to the equipment/systems.This unit of competency applies to any control system/instrumentation forming part of a control system, including those for compressor systems, prime movers, valve systems and systems measuring/controlling flow, pressure or temperature. Control systems can be pneumatic, electrical/electronic, electro-pneumatic, computer-based, and so on.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor equipment operation
  • 1.1 Monitor equipment operation according to instrument/electrical equipment operating principles and parameters
  • 1.2 Access and interpret relevant technical drawings and schematics to determine system faults
  • 1.3 Issue permit to work to allow work to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Verify equipment operation/performance through test procedures to ensure correct operation and to confirm identified problems from other sources
  • 1.5 Correct operational variations through calibration and adjustment
  • 1.6 Document operational variations
2 Test/repair equipment
  • 2.1 Verify equipment is operating correctly and document test results
  • 2.2 Apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to determine the cause of operational faults
  • 2.3 Rectify operational faults through the application of relevant maintenance procedures
  • 2.4 Isolate, remove and dispose of faulty equipment, and install new equipment
  • 2.5 Verify the performance of newly installed equipment to ensure it meets required operational parameters and conditions
  • 2.6 Record all repairs/installations to provide historical records of the condition of system equipment
3 Recommission systems and equipment
  • 3.1 Recommission repaired/installed equipment to online operation in the correct sequence at the required operational parameters
  • 3.2 Monitor or activate systems to ensure they are operating both safely and effectively
  • 3.3 Close out permit to work and restore site/system to normal operation
4 Compile and analyse reports
  • 4.1 Collect information concerning deviations/repaired equipment and put into accepted reporting format
  • 4.2 Compile reports ensuring they provide an accurate and ongoing record of deviations in pipeline processes and a current record of pipeline and equipment trends
  • 4.3 Utilise information or reports for short and long-term deviation control planning
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8944 PMASUP341B Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems Unit of competency