Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to enter and change programmable controller operational parameters.

Work is generally undertaken at location of programmable controllers including, programmable logic controller (PLC) and distributed control system (DCS) or similar devices but could be undertaken with data link offsite.

Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required see unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements.

Where routine downloading of PLC, robot, computer numerically controlled (CNC) or numerically controlled (NC) programs from disk, tape or direct means not requiring program or data adjustment or checks against specification is required see unit MEM16008 Interact with computing technology.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications and drawings for downloading software programs for a programmable logic controller (PLC) and/or distributed control system (DCS), and undertaking appropriate checks ensuring data transfer is accurate and completed according to specifications

verifying system operation and making adjustments to the operating parameters, as required

completing final check of machine operation and/or processing for compliance to specifications

reporting all changes and adjustments according to standard operating procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures

appropriate and correct program loading techniques and reasons for selecting the chosen program loading technique

checks to be undertaken during and after downloading

reasons for checking that the data transfer is accurate and complete

action to be taken if data transfer is inaccurate and/or incomplete

specifications relating to the transferred data

correct operation of the machine or process

specific machine operations or process outputs being controlled by the programmable controller

specific problems in accordance with SOPs

operating parameters within the software program

SOPs, including industry standards, production schedules, safety data sheets (SDS), work notes and plans, product labels, manufacturers’ specifications, operator manuals, enterprise policies and procedures, supervisors’ oral and written instructions, current state/territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, standards and codes of practice

specification to be met and functions to be controlled and machine operation or process output

reporting process

procedures to change parameters and their implications.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in entering and changing programmable controller operational parameters at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM16008', 'title': 'Interact with computing technology'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM30219 — Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  MEM
• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
  MEM

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