Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4426 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

Course Title: Set up and adjust PID control loops

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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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 adjust proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loops

It includes working safely, applying problem-solving procedures, evaluating performance, using measuring devices, providing solutions to control problems and documenting solutions.

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



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEEIC0029 Set up and adjust PID control loops

Elements:

1. Prepare to work on process control loops

2. Solve process control loops problems

3. Complete work and provide status report /s

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.