CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

Sub Sector PROCESS CONTROL

Job Area INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL
Competency Unit Title INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SAFETY APPLICATION
The person who competent in this CU shall be able to ensure the instrument & control is administered in accordance
with safety Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Upon completion of this competency unit, trainees will be able to:-
 Access instrumentation & control safety procedures
 Check instrumentation & control work area safety
Learning Outcome
 Check instrumentation & control equipment handling
 Check safety of instrumentation & control equipment operational
 Prepare instrumentation & control operational safety report

Training
Competency Unit ID Level 3 186 Hours Credit Hours
EE-230-3:2013: C01 Duration
Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery Assessment
CU Work Activity Related Knowledge Related Skill
Environmental Hours Mode Criteria
1. Access i. Introduction to Related Related i. Measuring
instrumentation instrumentation and Knowledge: Knowledge: instruments
& control safety control 8 Lecture parameter
procedures ii. Measuring instruments explained
parameter such as:- ii. Measuring
 Pressure instruments
 Flow parameter
 Temperature listed
 Level iii. Types and
 Resistivity function of
 Conductivity instrument &
control device
 Inductance
listed
 Voltage
iv. Types and
 Current function of
 Radiation instrument &
 Chemical control device
composition
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iii. Types and function of explained
Instrument & control v. Instrumentation
device such as:- & control safety
 Valve, procedures
 Relay Solenoid listed
 Circuit Breaker vi. Instrumentation
 Field parameter & control safety
such as:- procedures
 Flow elaborated
 Pressure vii. Instrumentation
& control safety
 Voltage
procedures
 Current
choose
 Input Output according to
(I/O) operation
 Level manual
iv. Instrumentation &
control safety
procedures such as:-
 Instrumentation
Engineering
 Instrumentation
Technology
 Electrical
 Electronic
 Mechanics

i. Determine measuring Related Related Skill:

instruments parameter Skill: Demonstration
ii. Classify types of 20 and
instrument & control Observation
device
iii. Determine function of

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Instrument & control
device
iv. Interpret instrumentation
& control safety
procedures
v. Finalise instrumentation
& control safety
procedures

Attitude:
i. Attentive to
details in
identifying safety
procedure
requirements
ii. Resourceful in
gathering
required
data/information

Safety:
i. Follow standard
operating
procedure to
acquire manuals
and
specifications

2. Check i. Instrumentation & Related Related i. Instrumentatio

instrumentation control work areas Knowledge: Knowledge: n safety rule
& control work  Machinery Control 14 Lecture and regulation
area safety Room listed
 Workshop ii. Instrumentatio
 Field n safety rule

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ii. Instrumentation safety and regulation
rule and regulation. explained
 Mass flow meter iii. Control
 Chlorinator system safety
 Flow meter rules and
 pH analyser regulation
iii. Control system safety explained
rules and regulation iv. Control
 PLC system system safety
 SCADA system rules and
regulation
 RTU
listed
 DCS
v. Work areas
iv. Work areas safety rule
safety rule and
and regulation.
regulation
explained
vi. Instrumentatio
n & control
work areas
i. Identify instrumentation Related Related Skill:
safety rule and
& control work areas Skill: Demonstration
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ii. Determine and
implemented
instrumentation safety Observation
according to
rule and regulation. operation
iii. Determine control manual and
system safety rules and SOP
regulation
iv. Determine work areas
safety rule and
regulation.
v. Assess instrumentation
& control work areas
safety rule and
regulation
implementation.

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Attitude:
i. Knowledgeable
in safety rule
and regulation
methodology

Safety:
i. Adhere to safety
requirements.

3. Check i. Type of instrumentation Related Related i. Type of

instrumentation & control material and Knowledge: Knowledge: instrumentatio
& control equipment handling 12 Lecture n & control
equipment safety material and
handling  Acid equipment
 Alkalis handling
 Drinking water safety listed
 Waste water ii. Type of
 Sewage sludge instrumentatio
 Gas n & control
material and
 Oil
equipment
 Milk
handling
 Mineral water safety
ii. Method of explained
instrumentation & iii. Method of
control safety handling. instrumentatio
 Lifting n & control
 Handling safety
iii. Technique of handling
instrumentation & explained
control safety handling according to
 Storage

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 Installation operation
 Commissioning manual
 Operation iv. Technique of
iv. Return and write off instrumentatio
material and equipment n & control
storage procedure. safety
 Declaration handling
 Contamination implemented
 Hazardous according to
industrial
 Environmental
standard
condition
practise
v. Notes on safety
v. Material and
conventions
equipment
 Control
storage
 Regulation procedure
 Laboratory complied
procedure according to
vi. Notes on safety icons operation
 Warning manual
 Caution vi. Notes on
 Note safety
 conventions
i. Confirm type of Related Related Skill: and icons
instrumentation & Skill: Demonstration followed as
control material and 34 and per operation
equipment handling Observation manual and
safety SOP
ii. Select method of vii. Instrumentatio
instrumentation & n equipment
control safety handling. handling
iii. Apply technique of procedures
instrumentation & implementatio
control safety handling. n checked
iv. Comply to material and according to

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equipment storage operation
procedure manual and
 Return SOP
 Write off
v. Follow notes on safety
conventions and icons
vi. Assess instrumentation
equipment handling
procedures
implementation Attitude:
i. Proactive and
knowledgeable
in handling
equipment and
material

Safety:
i. Adhere to safety
requirements

4. Check safety of i. Instrumentation & Related Related i. Wear of

instrumentation control operational Knowledge: Knowledge: Instrumentatio
& control safety wear such as:- 10 Lecture n & control
equipment  Goggle operational

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operational  Ear plug safety
 Safety shoe explained
 Safety helmet according to
 Harness operation
 Face mask manual and
ii. Tools usage such as:- SOP
 Hand tools ii. Tools,
equipment
 Special tools
and material
iii. Equipment usage such
usage listed
as:-
iii. Safety of
 Radiation detector
equipment
 Gas detector instrumentatio
 Sound detector n operational
 Leak detector system
iv. Material usage such as:- followed
 Ammonia iv. Safety of
 Soap control system
v. Instrumentation & operational
control equipment explained
operational safety such according to
as:- operation
 Beacon light manual
 Cone v. Safety of
 Detector instrumentatio
 Siren n operational
 Signage followed
according to
i. Comply wear of Related Related Skill: operation
Instrumentation & Skill: Demonstration manual
control operational 36 and
safety Observation
ii. Confirm tools,
equipment and material
usage.

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iii. Check and comply
safety of equipment
instrumentation
operational system
iv. Check and comply
safety of control
equipment operational
system
v. Assess instrumentation
& control equipment
operational safety Attitude:
i. Aware of the
importance to
adhere to safe
working practice.
ii. Wear safe and
protective
devices
available to
protect against
potential hazard
working place.

Safety:
i. Precaution to be
taken prior
entering working
place.
ii. Avoid wrong
selection of tools
and equipment
to carry out
instrumentation
& control
activities

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5. Prepare i. Type of instrumentation Related Related i. Instrumentatio
instrumentation & control operational Knowledge: Knowledge: n & control
& control safety failure report 6 Lecture operational
operational such as:- safety failure
safety report  Accident report described
 Permit to work ii. Instrumentatio
ii. Resources requirement n & control
for instrumentation & operational
control operational safety
safety accidental such accidental
as:- documented
 Occupational Health according to
Safety and Advisory industrial
Services (OSHAS) standard
requirements practice and
 Construction SOP
Industry iii. Instrumentatio
Development Board n & control
(CIDB) requirement operational
 Department of safety report
Occupational Safety explained
and Health (DOSH)
requirement
iii. Recipient of report such
as:-
 Immediate superior
 High authority

i. Record instrumentation Related Related Skill:

& control operational Skill: Demonstration
safety failure 14 and
ii. Record instrumentation Observation
& control operational
safety accidental
iii. Submit instrumentation
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& control operational
safety report
Attitude:
i. Keep documents
neat and tidy
ii. Responsible for
documents
confidently

Safety:
i. Adhere to safety
requirements.

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Employability Skills
Core Abilities Social Skills
01.04 Analyse information. 1. Communication skills
01.05 Utilize the Internet to locate and gather information. 2. Conceptual skills
01.06 Utilize word processor to process information. 3. Interpersonal skills
01.07 Utilize database applications to locate process information. 4. Multitasking and prioritizing
01.08 Utilize spread sheets applications to locate and process information. 5. Leadership skills
01.09 Utilize business graphic application to process information. 6. Self-discipline
01.11 Apply thinking skills and creativity. 7. Teamwork
02.06 Write memos and letters. 8. Integrity
02.07 Utilize Local Area Network (LAN)/Intranet to exchange information.
02.08 Prepare pictorial and graphic information.
02.09 Prepare flowcharts.
02.10 Prepare reports and instructions.
02.11 Convey information and ideas to people.
03.08 Develop and maintain cooperation within work group.
03.09 Manage and improve performance of individuals.
03.10 Provide consultations and counselling.
03.11 Monitor and evaluate performance of human resources.
03.12 Provide coaching/on-the-job training.
03.13 Develop and maintain team harmony and resolve conflicts.
03.14 Facilitate and coordinate teams and ideas.
03.15 Liaise to achieve identified outcomes.
03.16 Identify and assess client/customer needs.
03.17 Identify staff training needs and facilitate access to training.
04.01 Organize own work activities.
04.02 Set and revise own objectives and goals.
04.03 Organize and maintain own workplace.
04.04 Apply problem solving strategies.
04.05 Demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
04.06 Allocate work.
04.07 Negotiate acceptance and support for objectives and strategies.
05.01 Implement project/work plans.
05.02 Inspect and monitor work done and/or in progress.
06.05 Analyse technical systems.
06.06 Monitor and correct performance of systems.
06.07 Develop and maintain networks.

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Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)
ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1. Computer peripherals 1:1

2. Audio Visual Aids (AVA) 1:25
3. Handouts/ notes 1:1
4. Personel Protection Equipment (PPE) 1:5
5. Sample of Occupational Health Safety and Advisory Services 1:5
(OSHAS)
6. Sample of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) 1:5
7. Sample of Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) 1:5
8. Instrument equipment safety manual 1:5

References
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