Course Title: Use SCADA system to monitor and control an industrial process

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: MIET7618

Course Title: Use SCADA system to monitor and control an industrial process

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5398 - Diploma of Applied Technologies

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers

Anu Mehta

+61 3 9925 4252

anu.mehta@rmit.edu.au


Program Manager
Dr Munir Muniruzzaman
munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au


Appointments by email

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system

It requires the ability to prepare to use, manage and maintain a SCADA system and to document and maintain SCADA documentation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22315 Use SCADA system to monitor and control an industrial process

Element:

1. Prepare to use a SCADA system

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify requirements to monitor and control an
industrial process using SCADA from documentation,
work request or discussion with relevant personnel
1.2 Identify and implement OHS/WHS procedures and
risk control measures associated using the SCADA
system
1.3 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure planned
work is coordinated effectively with others
1.4 Identify process parameters and associated
information relevant to the SCADA system

Element:

2. Monitor, rectify and interrogate a SCADA system

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Monitor, analyse and evaluate SCADA information according to workplace procedures

2.2 Identify and rectify inefficient uses of SCADA system

2.3 Interrogate SCADA system to obtain current, historical or predicted information as required

2.4 Provide support to others in the use of SCADA system according to workplace procedures

2.5 Troubleshoot unexpected situations in consultation with relevant personnel

Element:

3. Monitor, rectify and interrogate a SCADA system

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Update and maintain a library of SCADA objects and templates according to workplace procedures 3.2 Document, maintain and update operating and response instructions for SCADA system in consultation with relevant personnel

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet the requirements for this competency:-

  • Lecture/Presentations
  • Self Paced Tutorials
  • Demonstrations
  • Instructor Lead Hands-on Tutorials


Teaching Schedule

The proposed schedule is below and is subject to change:

1

Introduction;

SCADA system communications and networking

2

Mimic/graphics pages;

Variable Tags and databases

3

Common Object Properties:

- Appearance; Input;

Users and privileges;


Commands and Control:

- Touch and Keyboard commands:

-       Object, Page, and System Keyboard commands

4

More on Common Object Properties:

- Scaling; Slider, etc.

More on Keyboard commands; and Cicode functions as commands

5

Assessment 1: Practical Demonstration 1 -  is DUE

Project work/Student consultation to finish AT1

6

Genies;

7

Alarms:

- Digital; Analog; Multi-Digital

8

Trends:

- Periodic; Event; Event-Periodic

9

Assessment 2: Practical Demonstration 2 -  is DUE

Project work/Student consultation to finish AT2

10

 Super Genies

11

 Accumulators

12

Log Files

13

Reports

14

Security

15

Assessment 3: Practical Demonstration 3 - is DUE

Project work/Student consultation to finish AT3

16

 Catch-up week if required



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. A list of relevant recommended 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

Assessment 1: Practical Demonstration 1

Assessment 2: Practical Demonstration 2

Assessment 3: Practical Demonstration 3

 

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1 Practical Demonstration 1

Assessment 2 Practical Demonstration 2

Assessment 3 Practical Demonstration 3

1.1

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

 

1.3

X

X

 

1.4

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

 

2.5

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

X

 







Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Practical Demonstration 1

Assessment 2: Practical Demonstration 2

Assessment 3: Practical Demonstration 3

To be deemed competent students must achieve a satisfactory (S) result in ALL assessments
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently, the following course results are allocated:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not submit Assessment

Assessment Due Dates

All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if the resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs. VU22315 Elements & Performance Criteria

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1 

Practical Demonstration 1

Assessment 2 

Practical Demonstration 2

Assessment 3 

Practical Demonstration 3

1.1

X

X

X

1.2

X

X


1.3

X

X


1.4

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

2.4

X

X


2.5

X

X

X

3.1

X

X


3.2

X

X



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.
 
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- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study Support.

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Program Coordinator / Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

Special consideration:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about plagiarism.

Other Information:

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