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CCST Performance Domains with Tasks — Domain V

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The job analysis panel determined the knowledge and skills required to perform each task competently. These knowledge and skill statements are shown below.


Domain V: Maintenance/Repair
Task 1: Obtain documents pertaining to the device in order to understand the operation of the device and investigate its performance history.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Calibration and data sheets
    • Site procedures
    • Manufacturer's documents
  • Skill in:
    • Interpreting documentation (technical manuals) Interpreting P&IDs Evaluating relevant manuals/drawings for available information

Task 2: Assess the condition of the device through documentation, inspection and testing in order to maintain the device's performance and determine the need for any repairs.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Calibration and data sheets
    • Manufacturer's documents
    • Troubleshooting techniques
    • Basics of instrument device operation
  • Skill in:
    • Isolating instruments for active process hazards
    • Using hand tools
    • Using test/calibration equipment
    • Operating calibration equipment which contains historical information

Task 3: If required, remove device from service following all site and safety procedures in order to perform needed repairs.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Site procedures
    • Safety procedures
  • Skill in:
    • Operating decontamination equipment
    • Implementing repairs with the required manpower
    • Following instrument repair/replace procedures

Task 4: If required, decontaminate device in accordance with material safety data sheets, site, and safety procedures in order to ensure safe conditions.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Site procedures
    • Safety procedures
    • MSDS documents
    • Manufacturer's documents
  • Skill in:
    • Following procedures for decontamination
    • Observing all safety procedures required for process integrity and personnel safety

Task 5: Perform any applicable repairs by following proper procedures in order to return the device to service.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Instrument's operation and maintenance manual
    • Site procedures
    • Mechanical fundamentals
    • Electrical fundamentals
  • Skill in:
    • Disassembling and reassembling the instrument
    • Following site procedures
    • Using hand tools
    • Repairing the instrument

Task 6: If required, recalibrate the device following site procedures in order to ensure proper operation.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Calibration procedures
    • Electrical fundamentals
    • Mechanical fundamentals
    • Test equipment
    • Site procedures
  • Skill in:
    • Using hand tools
    • Using test equipment
    • Following site procedures
    • Following calibration procedures

Task 7: Complete all documentation as required in order to update all device and maintenance records.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Site procedures
    • Calibration procedures
  • Skill in:
    • Following procedures
    • Completing documentation