Course Title: Set up weighting measuring and control instruments
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4317 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control
Course Title: Set up weighting measuring and control instruments
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 20
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: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the calibration of instruments for measuring the weight of material as it applies to the control of processes. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following set-up and calibration procedures, testing and reporting.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits
UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEI101A Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEI118A Set up weighting measuring and control instruments |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to set-up weighting measuring instruments 2. Set-up weighting measuring instruments 3. Completion and report set-up 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.