Course Title: Find and rectify faults in process final control elements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

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Class Section: All

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Course Code: EEET7195C

Course Title: Find and rectify faults in process final control elements

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: 40

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

1. UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
2. UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
3. UEENEEI101A Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals
4. UEENEEI107A Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing
5. UEENEEI108A Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment

Course Description

This unit covers finding and repairing faults in final control elements, including control valves, actuators and positioners. It encompasses working safely, interpreting valve specifications, applying knowledge of final control elements operating parameters, conducting tests and repairs and completing the necessary service documentation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEI111A Find and rectify faults in process final control elements

Element:

1. Prepare to find and repair faults in final control elements.

Performance Criteria:

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood

1.2

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

1.3

The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation, tests or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.

1.4

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

1.5

Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.

1.6

Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.

1.7

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

Element:

2. Find faults in final control elements and associated equipment.

Performance Criteria:

2.1

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

2.2

Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures

2.3

Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of processes, control valves, actuators and positioners using measured and calculated values.

2.4

Apparatus components are dismantled where necessary and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage

2.5

Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed.

2.6

Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.

2.7

Fault finding activities are carried out without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.

Element:

3. Rectify faults in final control elements and associated equipment.

Performance Criteria:

3.1

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

3.2

Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures

3.3

Materials required to rectify faults are sourced and obtained in accordance with established procedures.

3.4

Rectification and repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits.

3.5

Effectiveness of repairs is tested in accordance with established procedures.

3.6

Apparatus is reassembled, finally tested and prepared for return to service.

3.7

Repairs are carried out without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.

Element:

4. Completion and report fault finding and rectification activities.

Performance Criteria:

4.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

4.2

Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.

4.3

Written justification is made for repairs to control valves


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

Prac 1 - 4

Task 2

Theory exam

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Assessment  Mapping Matrix

 

Element/

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

1.7

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

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

3.3

X

X

3.4

X

X

3.5

X

X

3.6

X

X

3.7

X

X

4.1

X

X

4.2

X

X

4.3

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

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

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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