Course Title: Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

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Class Section: All

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Course Code: EEET7196C

Course Title: Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations

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

Granting 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):
Electrical
Instrumentation and Control
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
4. UEENEEI101A Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals
5. UEENEEI102A Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
6. UEENEEI103A Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
7. UEENEEI104A Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
8. UEENEEI105A Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
9. UEENEEI106A Set up and adjust PID control loops
10. UEENEEI110A Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops
11. UEENEEI113A Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks
Electrical Pathway Group
12. UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
13. UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Instrumentation and Control Pathway Group
14. UEENEEE119A Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
 

Course Description

This unit covers pre-commissioning testing and visual inspection for verifying that installed instrumentation and control apparatus in non-hazardous areas is safe and complies with requirements. It encompasses procedures for safely conducting safety tests, conducting visual inspections, identifying non-compliance defects and reporting requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEI112A Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations

Element:

1. Prepare to inspect and test a instrumentation and control installations.

Performance Criteria:

1.1

OHS measures for the site are identified, obtained and understood

1.2

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

1.3

Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.

1.4

Documentation or deemed to comply standard on which installation is based is reviewed and understood.

1.5

Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site

1.6

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

1.7

Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and that work complies with requirements

Element:

2. Visually inspect the installation.

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

Instrument cabling and tubing is checked for suitability for the environments in which they are installed and suitably protected from damage.

2.5

The type and configuration/sizing of instrument cabling and tubing is confirmed as meeting that specified for the installation.

2.6

Evidence that control apparatus complies with safety and installation requirements is cited.

2.7

Marking of control apparatus is checked for accuracy and clarity and compliance with requirements.

Element:

3. Conduct functional and safety testing.

Performance Criteria:

3.1

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

3.2

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

3.3

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

3.4

Where process control apparatus operates at low voltage arrangements are made for an authorised person to conduct and report on all required electrical safety tests.

3.5

Insulation and continuity tests are conducted on process control cabling operating at extra-low voltage.

3.6

Process control tubing/piping is pressure tested in accordance with established practice.

3.7

Functional and test are checks are conducted on all process control apparatus in accordance with established practice.

Element:

4. Report inspection and test findings.

Performance Criteria:

4.1

OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.

4.2

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

4.3

Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with established procedures.

4.4

Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with established procedures.

4.5

Verification documentation is completed in accordance with established procedures.


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 2 - 4

Task 2

Compile Report

Task 3

Demonstrate functioning control project

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

 

1.4

X

X

 

1.5

X

X

 

1.6

X

X

 

1.7

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

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

3.6

X

X

X

3.7

X

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

4.2

X

X

X

4.3

X

X

X

4.4

X

X

X

4.5

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

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

Other Information

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  • 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: 

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

 

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