Inspect instrument and control systems

This standard is about your competence in completing checks on Instrument
and control systems. You will be required to complete the checks following
your company procedures. The checks may be routine or non routine in
nature. To record the results you will follow company procedures and your
organisation's safe working practices at all times and working within the work
permit procedures.
This standard deals with the following:
1. Inspect instrument and control systems
During this work you must take account of the relevant installation procedures
and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.

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1. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other
   relevant regulations and guidelines
2. follow the correct specification for the product or equipment being
   inspected
3. use the correct equipment to carry out the inspection
4. identify and confirm the inspection checks to be made and acceptance
   criteria to be used
5. carry out all required inspections as specified
6. identify any defects or variations from the specification
7. record the results of the inspection in the appropriate format
8. deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report
   those that cannot be solved

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1. you must have a working knowledge and understanding of what your
   responsibilities are in respect of Health, Safety and Environment. This should
   include the limits of your personal responsibility, your legal responsibility for
   your own health and safety and the health and safety of others
2. you must have a working knowledge of the relevant regulations and the
   safe working practices and procedures required within your work area
3. you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the engineering
   drawings and related specifications to which you will be expected to work.
   This will include technical drawings (component, assembly, general
   arrangements, isometrics 1st and 3rd angle projections) method statements
   and product worksheets, tolerances
4. you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the inspection
   methods and techniques that are approved by the company
5. you must have a working knowledge and understanding of calibration of
   equipment and authorisation procedures that are approved by the company.
   This should include the procedure for recertification and how to interpret the
   calibration certificate
6. you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the inspection
   equipment care and control procedures that are approved by the company.
   This should include storage, both in situ and transit, and the checking of
   calibration certificates
7. you must have a working knowledge and understanding for the
   identification of defects in products, equipment or systems. This should
   include what the typical defects are that arise and how to identify them, typical
   examples are: weathering, wear and tear, corrosion
8. you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the quality
   control systems and documentation procedures. This should include how
   defects and variations should be dealt with and what factors determine the
   actions to be taken, and why it is important to maintain records of the checks
   made and the assessments that result from those checks, what information
   should be entered on those records and where they should be kept
9. you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the reporting
   lines and procedures in your working environment

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1. The level and extent of responsibility extends to selecting and modifying
   methods at your discretion to optimise the effectiveness of the monitoring and
   assessment undertaken in the conditions applying. In some cases, you may
   still be expected to refer to others for final authorisations, even though you
   remain responsible for identifying and implementing decisions
2. The types of product to be inspected involve multiple technology or are of a
   single technology interacting with other assets in a dynamic manner. Typical
   systems could be:
   1. Measurement systems
   2. Control systems
   3. Analysers, protection and detection devices
3. The aspects, characteristics and complexity of checks are as set down in
   manufacturer's guidelines and procedures and will include ensuring
   compliance with relevant international standards, equipment manufacturer
   specifications and company procedures. The type of checks made will depend
   on the engineering process carried out which may include:
   1. Dismantling
   2. Assembly
   3. Positioning and installation
   4. Repair of components
   5. Removal and replacement of components
   6. Removal and replacement of components
   7. Adjustment
   8. Planned maintenance activities
4. The inspection methods and techniques and type of equipment to be used
   are as set out in internal QA and QC procedures.
5. The quality standards and accuracy to be achieved are as set down in work
   specifications.

The Knowledge and Understanding levels expressed indicate the minimum
level of knowledge and understanding sufficient to perform your role in a
manner that would normally be associated with the minimum acceptable
performance of a competent person undertaking your role.

The expression ”working knowledge and understanding” indicates you are
able to:

1. Identify and apply relevant information, procedures and practices to your
   usual role in your expected working environments needing only occasional
   recourse to reference materials
2. Describe, in your own words, the principles underlying your working
   methods. This does not mean the ability to quote “Chapter and verse”. Rather
   you must know what supporting information is available, how and where to
   find it and from whom to seek further guidance and information confirm any
   additional required detail
3. Interpret and apply the information obtained to your role, your working
   practice and in your expected working environment

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2022

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Current

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Original

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Cogent

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Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies

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process engineering

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