QUALIFICATION TITLE: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence
601/7179/0
ENGINEERING Unit Code: AUEC2-011 Wiring and testing programmable controller
PLC Knowledge Pack
Apprentice Name:
Assessor name: …………………………………….
Achievement
We certify that the above named candidate has satisfied all the performance and knowledge
requirements, the evidence presented was authentic and the assessment of appreciation was
conducted under the specified conditions.
Assessor’s Signature……………………………………………Date……………..
Candidate Signature……………………………………………..Date……………..
Centre No: B0033CW – BMET College James Watt Campus -
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, Engineering (BMW Plant Hams Hall, 3M, Hydra Force & Fisher Leak Group)
QUALIFICATION TITLE: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence 601/7179/0
PLC Knowledge Pack
AUEC2-011: Wiring and Testing Programmable controller based IQA & Date:
systems.
Learner: EAL Reg No:
AUEC2-011 K1 Outline the health and safety requirements, and safe working practices and procedures
required when wiring and testing programmable controller equipment
When wiring and testing PLCs one should abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
that states you are responsible not only for your own safety and wellbeing but also those
around you. You should always challenge unsafe practices and wear correct PPE suitable for
your role. A risk assessment should be carried out periodically to investigate any potential
hazards one might encounter and prevent or minimise the risks of accidents. Moreover, as
working with PLCs constitutes working with electricity, you should also follow LOTO (lock off,
tag off) to ensure the safety of yourself and others. If you happen to be working with
hazardous substances whilst working on the PLC, you also need to follow COSHH. After you
complete the task, you could use 5S to ensure the area is clean and safe for the next person
to use.
AUEC2-011 K2 Identify the hazards associated with wiring and testing programmable controller equipment,
and with the tools and equipment used (such as live electrical components, process
controller interface, misuse of tools, using damaged or badly maintained tools and
equipment, not following laid-down procedures), and how they can be minimised
The biggest hazard associated with wiring and testing PLCs is the risk of electrocution which
can be fatal. The risk of electrocution becomes greater with different factors such as misusing
tools or working with damaged tools (neither of which should be done as it creates
unnecessary risks). An example of that would be working with a screwdriver with damaged
insulation – this makes the chances of electric shock much higher. Appropriate tools should
always be used. For example, when using an insulated screwdriver, one should always check
what voltage range it’s suitable for. One can minimise the risk of accidents by following
method statements and procedures as well as obtaining a permit of work. Doing these things
ensures that the process is carried out in a way that has been tested and deemed reasonably
safe as well that it is supervised by a responsible body. One should also be mindful of their
work area as trips, slips and falls are also a risk, especially if the work area isn’t tidy (hence
we should use 5S to ensure the location is safe for others to work in after we are finished). A
risk assessment should be carried out periodically to investigate any potential hazards one
might encounter and prevent or minimise the risks of accidents. One should also follow LOTO
to minimise the risk of electrocution to oneself and others.
AUEC2-011 K3 Explain the importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment (PPE), and
of keeping the work area safe and tidyPPE is mandatory by law – hence it’s present on blur
and white signage that reminds of the need to wear certain pieces of protective equipment.
Some examples of PPE one might need to use
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601/7179/0
ENGINEERING Unit Code: AUEC2-011 Wiring and testing programmable controller
PLC Knowledge Pack
Apprentice Name:
Assessor name: …………………………………….
Achievement
We certify that the above named candidate has satisfied all the performance and knowledge
requirements, the evidence presented was authentic and the assessment of appreciation was
conducted under the specified conditions.
Assessor’s Signature……………………………………………Date……………..
Candidate Signature……………………………………………..Date……………..
Centre No: B0033CW – BMET College James Watt Campus -
1|Page AUEC2-011 September 2021 V1.4
, Engineering (BMW Plant Hams Hall, 3M, Hydra Force & Fisher Leak Group)
QUALIFICATION TITLE: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence 601/7179/0
PLC Knowledge Pack
AUEC2-011: Wiring and Testing Programmable controller based IQA & Date:
systems.
Learner: EAL Reg No:
AUEC2-011 K1 Outline the health and safety requirements, and safe working practices and procedures
required when wiring and testing programmable controller equipment
When wiring and testing PLCs one should abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
that states you are responsible not only for your own safety and wellbeing but also those
around you. You should always challenge unsafe practices and wear correct PPE suitable for
your role. A risk assessment should be carried out periodically to investigate any potential
hazards one might encounter and prevent or minimise the risks of accidents. Moreover, as
working with PLCs constitutes working with electricity, you should also follow LOTO (lock off,
tag off) to ensure the safety of yourself and others. If you happen to be working with
hazardous substances whilst working on the PLC, you also need to follow COSHH. After you
complete the task, you could use 5S to ensure the area is clean and safe for the next person
to use.
AUEC2-011 K2 Identify the hazards associated with wiring and testing programmable controller equipment,
and with the tools and equipment used (such as live electrical components, process
controller interface, misuse of tools, using damaged or badly maintained tools and
equipment, not following laid-down procedures), and how they can be minimised
The biggest hazard associated with wiring and testing PLCs is the risk of electrocution which
can be fatal. The risk of electrocution becomes greater with different factors such as misusing
tools or working with damaged tools (neither of which should be done as it creates
unnecessary risks). An example of that would be working with a screwdriver with damaged
insulation – this makes the chances of electric shock much higher. Appropriate tools should
always be used. For example, when using an insulated screwdriver, one should always check
what voltage range it’s suitable for. One can minimise the risk of accidents by following
method statements and procedures as well as obtaining a permit of work. Doing these things
ensures that the process is carried out in a way that has been tested and deemed reasonably
safe as well that it is supervised by a responsible body. One should also be mindful of their
work area as trips, slips and falls are also a risk, especially if the work area isn’t tidy (hence
we should use 5S to ensure the location is safe for others to work in after we are finished). A
risk assessment should be carried out periodically to investigate any potential hazards one
might encounter and prevent or minimise the risks of accidents. One should also follow LOTO
to minimise the risk of electrocution to oneself and others.
AUEC2-011 K3 Explain the importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment (PPE), and
of keeping the work area safe and tidyPPE is mandatory by law – hence it’s present on blur
and white signage that reminds of the need to wear certain pieces of protective equipment.
Some examples of PPE one might need to use
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