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

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3297 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

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

Portfolio: Vocational Education

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.

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



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.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

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



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEI111A Find and rectify faults in process final control elements

Elements:

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

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

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

4. Completion and report fault finding and rectification activities.


Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.