Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: EEET7563C

Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

Important Information:

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

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6182 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Mr. Noor Sateh

Course Contact Phone: +61399254013

Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course coordinator/Teacher: Jan Jia

Contact email: jan.jia@rmit.edu.au

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

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Course Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controller (PLC) (also known as programmable controller) for a system requiring discrete control functions.

It includes working safely, using control systems and control system development methods, using ladder diagrams/statement list/function block diagram instruction sets, following written instructions, and documenting program development and testing activities.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Element:	1 Identify control system requirements
Performance Criteria:	1   Identify control system requirements  1.1  PLC operating functions, parameters and specifications are determined from relevant documentation, electrical drawings or persons to determine the control system scope of work     1.2  Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied     1.3  Control system scenario is developed from job specifications of process/plant/machine controlled through consultation with relevant person/s     1.4  PLC block diagram is developed using industry standard symbols     1.5  Infotechnology equipment, software and measuring devices needed to carry out the PLC work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety     1.6  Installation of PLC is checked for compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and job specifications
Element:	2 Develop control system, enter and test program
Performance Criteria:	2  Develop control system, enter and test program  2.1  Established WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.     2.2  Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with workplace procedures     2.3  Control system solutions are developed and documented based on specified control mode and using acceptable methods for designing control systems     2.4  Developed control system is converted to an appropriate form     2.5  Program is entered into the PLC using appropriate infotechnology and software     2.6  Entered instructions and settings are tested in accordance with job specifications by control system scenario     2.7  Appropriate methods and tools are used to test control system and operating faults and anomalies are identified and rectified     2.8  Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to persons and equipment
Element:	3 Verify document and report programming activities
Performance Criteria:	3  Verify document and report programming activities  3.1  WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed     3.2  Program is transferred from PLC to external medium for storage     3.3  Control system specification and program are documented in accordance with workplace procedures     3.4  Work completion is documented and relevant persons notified in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements of the unit of competency

Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.

Lectures
Tutorials
Practical activities
Project
 
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
 

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UUEENEEI150A in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

Teaching Schedule 

 

Week	Topic Delivered	Element/Performance Criteria
1	Introduction to automation and control systems. safety concepts, occupational health and safety induction, 4 basic logic functions, truth table, Assessment 1: Lab 1, due at week 3	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,3.1
2	Programmable controllers. Siemens controller 1500. portal version 17.1 software. IEC61131 programming languages. Ladder Diagram practical activity work on Assessment 1 due at  week 3	1.4,1.5,1.6 ,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7
3	Number systems and codes. CPU unit operation. CPU memory organization practical  activity Assessment 1 due	2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
4	Programming concepts. Data Types. Logic functions. Logical operators. practical  activity:  Assessment 2 Lab2 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 6	2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
5	Discrete sensors and actuators. Interfacing sensors and actuator devices. work on Assessment 2 Lab2 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 6	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
6	Bistable and latching functions. Signal edge response. SR function and industrial  applications practical activity  Assessment 2-Lab2   report submission is due this week	2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
7	Timers. On-delay, off-delay, and self-resetting timers. Cascaded timers. practical activity  Assessment 3 Lab 3 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 9	2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
8	Counters. Reversible counters. Cascaded counters. Timer/counter  combinations. practical activity  Assessment 3 Lab 3 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 9	1.4,1.5,1.6 ,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8
9	Practice of knowledge and skills to simulated industry environment catch up session to complete all due works  practical activity  Assessment 3 Lab 3 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due this  week	1.4,1.5,1.6 ,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
10	Sequential process control.  State sequencers in graph language Assessment 4 Lab 4 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 13	11.4,1.5,1.6 ,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8
11	Boolean transitions. Transition programs. Branching. Practical activity Assessment 4 Lab 4 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 13	2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
12	Boolean actions. Action programs. Action qualifiers Assessment 4 Lab 4 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 13	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
13	Controlled stop and emergency stop requirements. Assessment 4 Lab 4 demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due  this  week	1.1,1.2,,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
14	Manual/Auto mode applications. Timer and counter applications. Practical activity Assessment 5 Project demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 16	1.4,1.5,1.6 ,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8
15	Programming state sequencers in Ladder Diagram. Practical activity Assessment 5 Project demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due at week 16	1.1,1.2,,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6
16	Process monitoring. Operator controls. Alarm processing Practical activity Assessment 5 Project demonstration on FESTO work station is required report is due this week	1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
17-18	all assessment works completion catch-up works	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project, preparing for demonstration and written reports, student teacher course related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 12 hours outside the class time.

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

CANVAS

Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, following the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 
Assessment methods may encompass a variety of approaches, including written and oral activities, as well as the demonstration of practical skills aligned with 
relevant industry standards. Participants should be aware that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher or assessor. 
Feedback will be consistently provided throughout the course.To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment 
task within this unit. Full assessment details will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1:  Lab 1 due week 3
Assessment 2: Lab 2 due week 6
Assessment 3: Lab 3 due week 9
Assessment 4: Lab 4 due week 13

Assessment 5:  Project due week 16

All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
 

RESUBMISSIONS (for NYC):

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (for NYC) only if it constitutes a reasonable attempt.

You must make a reasonable attempt on each submission to be granted a resubmission.

What constitutes a reasonable attempt?

• A reasonable attempt would be attempting to answer all of the questions asked of you to the best of your ability.
• Leaving large sections of your work blank, or not submitting sections, does not show your teacher that you have enough of an understanding of the assessment to be deemed competent, hence would not be considered a reasonable attempt.
• If you submit your work after the deadline without an approved extension from your teacher, it will not be considered a reasonable attempt.

Please note that if you are allowed a resubmission, a new due date will be provided to you (check your feedback carefully).

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEEIC0013 Elements & Performance Criteria

Element	Performance criteria
		Assessment 1: Lab 1	Assessment 2: Lab 2	Assessment 3: Lab 3	Assessment 4: Lab 4	Assessment 5: Project
1.Identify control system requirements	1.1 PLC operating functions, parameters and specifications are determined from relevant documentation, electrical drawings or persons to determine the control system scope of work	C1	C1   task 1-2	C1   task 2	C1   task 3	C1   task 2,3
1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied	C1 (Appendix 1)	C1 (Appendix 1) task 1	C1 (Appendix 1)	C1 (Appendix 1) task 1	C1 (Appendix 1)
1.3 Control system scenario is developed from job specifications of process/plant/machine controlled through consultation with relevant person/s	C1 (Appendix 2)	C1 (Appendix 2)    task 1	C1 (Appendix 2)   task 4	C1 (Appendix 2)   task 3	C1 (Appendix 2)
1.4 PLC block diagram is developed using industry standard symbols	C1	C1	C1 task 4	C1 task 3	C1 task 2
1.5 Infotechnology equipment, software and measuring devices needed to carry out the PLC work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety	C1 task 1	C1  task 2	C1 task 2	C1 task 4
1.6 Installation of PLC is checked for compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and job specifications	C1	C1 task 2	C1 task 4	C1 task 4	C1 task 4
2.Develop control system, enter and test program	2.1 Established WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.	C2	C1   task 1-1	C1	C1   task 1	C1
2.2 Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with workplace procedures	C2	C2   task 3	C2	C2   task 3	C2   task 3
2.3 Control system solutions are developed and documented based on specified control mode and using acceptable methods for designing control systems	C2	C2   task 4	C2   task 5	C2   task 3	C2   task 3
2.4 Developed control system is converted to an appropriate form	C2	C2 task 4	C2 task 4	C2	C2 task 2
2.5 Program is entered into the PLC using appropriate infotechnology and software	C3 task 1	C3 task 3	C3 task 2	C3 task 3	C3 task 2
2.6 Entered instructions and settings are tested in accordance with job specifications by control system scenario	C3	C3 task 2	C3 task 2	C3 task 4	C3 task 2
2.7 Appropriate methods and tools are used to test control system and operating faults and anomalies are identified and rectified	C3	C3  task 5	C3	C3   task 5	C3
2.8 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to persons and equipment		C3 task 6	C3  task 2	C3  task 5	C3 task 3
3.Verify document and report programming activities	3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed	C4 task 1	C4 task 1	C4	C4 task 1	C4
3.2 Program is transferred from PLC to external medium for storage	C4	C4	C4  task 2	C4	C4 task 2
3.3 Control system specification and program are documented in accordance with workplace procedures	C4 (Appendix 2)	C4 (Appendix 2) task 4	C4 (Appendix 2) task 5	C4 (Appendix 2) task 6	C4 (Appendix 2) task 2
3.4 Work completion is documented and relevant persons notified in accordance with workplace procedures	C4	C4 task 7	C4 task 5	C4 task 6	C4 task 3

 

Assessment vs Engineers Australia stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency

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