Course Title: Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4426 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

Course Title: Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks

Portfolio: Vocational Education

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.

Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione

Course Contact Phone: +61 409 282 561

Course Contact Email: andrew.santuccione@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks.

It includes preparing the process control schemes that meet safety and process requirements, and selecting control equipment and interconnecting cabling and tubing/piping based on calculated and measured arrangements.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

  • UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
  • UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  • UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
  • UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
  • UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
  • UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
  • UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
  • UEEIC0029 Set up and adjust PID control loops
  • UEEIC0030 Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEEIC0031 Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks

Elements:

1. Prepare to set up and configure HMI and industrial networks

2. Set up and configure HMI and industrial networks

3. Select interconnecting cabling and tubing/piping

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.