Course Title: Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers.

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

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Course Code: EEET7038C

Course Title: Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers.

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4315 - Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

UEENEEI150A

Course Description

This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for an industrial system requiring advance control functions. It encompasses working safely, using structure logic, acceptable design techniques, applying knowledge of high level instructions, and documenting development and programming activities


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEI151A Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers.

Element:

1. Prepare to develop industrial control systems programs
 

Performance Criteria:

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.

1.2

Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.

1.3

Mode of operation of the control system is determined from job specifications of the process/plant/machine to be controlled, and through consultation with appropriate person(s).

1.4

Equipment, software and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.

1.5

Installation of programmable controller is checked for compliance with regulations and job specification.

Element:

2. Develop and enter and programs for industrial control systems
 

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

2.2

Control solutions are developed and documented based on the operational mode and using acceptable methods for designing control system that contain numeric variables and values.

2.3

Developed control solution is entered using a personal computer and software applicable to the programmable controller.

2.4

Programming elements are written and used to manipulate word data. (See Note 1)

2.5

Program control values are assigned using applicable numbering systems and codes. (See Note 2)

2.6

Programs are written to read and write analogue signals, both with and without.

2.7

Arithmetic functions are used to scale analogue inputs to a specified engineering span.

2.8

Arithmetic functions are used to un-scale an engineering value to drive an analogue output.

2.9

Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.

Element:

3. Monitor, verify and document programming activities.

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Device operation is tested in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.

3.2

Entered instructions and settings are tested as meeting those specified for the control mode requirements.

3.3

Appropriate methods and tools are used to test and monitor control programs and operating faults, anomalies are identified and rectified. (See Note 3)

3.4

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

3.5

Control system specification and program are documented in accordance with established procedures.

Notes.

1. Example of programming elements are loading data from discrete input switches to an internal register; manipulating internal registers using arithmetic, logical and other functions; driving outputs from internal registers; utilizing thumbwheel switches and displays; manipulating double registers with mathematical operations; loading constants, variables and presets in and out of memory; using masking of registers to obtain desired data; using tables for the storage of data.

2. Examples are binary, integer, signed integer and REAL numbering systems and codes such as BCD or ASCII

3. Examples of control program testing and monitoring methods and tools are locating status bits (flags); examining and modifying watchdog timer; investigating the implications of rung positioning in relation to scan and interrogating error codes.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). You will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course

 


Teaching Schedule

Delivered in classrooms and simulated laboratories, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on CANVAS for staff and you.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

 


Overview of Assessment

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. 

Assessment

Task 1

Labs (4)

Task 2

Compile project

Task 3

Theory Exam

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): 

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

1.1

X

 

X

1.2

X

 

X

1.3

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

2.6

X

X

X

2.7

X

X

X

2.8

X

X

X

2.9

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

3.4

X

X

X

3.5

X

X

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 


Assessment Matrix

Ref Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

 

Relevant

Current

Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

Study and learning Support:

 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice

maths and science developmental support and advice

English language development

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

 

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

 

Late submission:

 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

 

Special consideration:

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

 

Plagiarism:

 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Other student Information:

 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

 

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