Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

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Course Code: EEET7036C

Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4317 - Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

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

Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.
Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed plus all the competencies in one (1) of the identified Pathway Unit Group(s):
Instrumentation and Control
Electrical
Common Unit Group
1. UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
2. UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. Circuits
3. UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Instrumentation and Control Pathway Group
4. UEENEEE119A Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
5. UEENEEI101A Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals
6. UEENEEI102A Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
7. UEENEEI103A Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
8. UEENEEI104A Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
9. UEENEEI105A Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
10. UEENEEI106A Set up and adjust PID control loops
11. UEENEEI110A Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops
12. UEENEEI112A Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations
13. UEENEEI113A Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks
Electrical Pathway Group
14. UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
15. UEENEEG006A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
16. UEENEEG033A Solve problems in single and three phase electrical apparatus and circuits
17. UEENEEG063A Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
18. UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
19. UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
20. UEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
21. UEENEEG108A Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
 

Course Description

This unit covers diagnosing and rectifying faults in digital components of electronic control systems. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting diagrams and technical data, applying knowledge of digital systems to logical fault finding processes, implementing fault rectification, safety and functional testing and reporting work activities and outcomes.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEI139A Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems

Element:

1. Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults.

Performance Criteria:

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.

1.2

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

1.3

Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.

1.4

The extent of faults is determined from reports and other documentation and fro discussion with appropriate personnel.

1.5

Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to diagnose faults are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

2. Diagnose and rectify faults.

Performance Criteria:

2.1

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

2.2

The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.

2.3

Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.

2.4

Logical diagnostic methods are applied to diagnose electronic control system apparatus faults employing measurements and estimations of system operating parameters referenced to system operational requirements.

2.5

Suspected fault scenarios are tested as being the cause(s) of system fault.

2.6

Cause of the fault is identified and appropriately competent persons are engaged to rectify the fault where it is outside the scope of the digital subsystems.

2.7

Faults in the electronic components of the system are rectified to raise apparatus and system to its operational standard.

2.8

System is tested to verify that the system operates as intended and to specified requirements

2.9

Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate persons and job specifications and requirements.

2.10

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

2.11

Diagnosis and rectification activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

Element:

3. Complete and report fault diagnosis and rectification activities.

Performance Criteria:

3.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

3.2

Work site is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures.

3.3

Rectification of faults is documented in accordance with established procedures.

3.4

Appropriate person or persons notified, in accordance with established procedures, that the system faults have been rectified.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and 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

Lab 1 – 4

Task 2

Theory Test

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

Assessment  Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

X

1.4

X

X

1.5

X

X

1.6

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

2.4

X

X

2.5

X

X

2.6

X

X

2.7

X

X

2.8

X

X

2.9

X

X

2.10

X

X

2.11

X

X

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

3.3

X

X

3.4

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

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

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

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Study and learning Support: 
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

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Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
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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 Information: 

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