Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:13 PM AWST
22/07/2026 9:13 PM AWST
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Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
Unit of competency
National Code
UEEIC0005
UEEIC0005
State Code
OBY06
OBY06
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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 configure and maintain communication services on an industrial control system network.It includes industrial control network topology and protocols, configuring data links, bus monitoring and system management and access, network testing and documenting system settings.This unit applies to all aspects of electrotechnology - engineering applications only. For general competencies related to information technology (IT) refer to the latest endorsed ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to configure industrial control system networks
- 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 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented in preparation for work
- 1.3 Scope of the industrial control system and network is established from control system specifications and in consultation with relevant person/s
- 1.4 Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work
- 1.5 Network operating system versions and updates needed to configure and maintain the network are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
2 Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
- 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
- 2.2 Control application network components are installed, upgraded and configured in accordance with design instructions and network requirements
- 2.3 Devices desktop environment, network protocols and services and system security are implemented in accordance with network requirements
- 2.4 Access to control data and resources is configured within the limitations specified for each relevant network user
- 2.5 Network malfunctions are identified and rectified using logical fault-finding techniques of control devices, storage network protocols, connections and services and system security configuration processes
- 2.6 Network performance and reliability is monitored and optimised in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.7 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
- 2.8 Network administration is carried out efficiently, without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services
3 Document network configuration and maintenance activities
- 3.1 Written justification is documented detailing network maintenance and upgrade requirements and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.2 Network maintenance documentation is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC673 | UEENEEI157A | Configure and maintain industrial control system networks | Unit of competency |