Section one: Moving from Competence to Excellence

Aspect: 

Total number of Marks (%) 

25% of Marks

What does competence look like in this area? 

• writing and analysing programmes, using flow charts and diagrams 

• creation of application software (Roboguide) programmes that are easy to document, understand, and maintain 

• conducting trial runs of programmes and software applications 

• ensuring the programmes produce the desired robot and cell performance 

• applying new additional software and hardware options, focusing on standard functionality 

• integrating digital / electrical sensors 

• incorporating advanced sensors such as vision or force sensors. 

What does excellence look like in this area?  

• improving and optimising programs using efficiently designed flow charts and diagrams 

• creating optimised application software (Roboguide) for easy documentation, understanding, and maintenance 

• optimising robot motion performance and I/O handling to minimize cycle time, maximize throughput, and maintain reliable operation 

• correcting errors by identifying appropriate changes and improvements to the program to ensure desired results are produced 

• efficiently implementing new software and hardware options, emphasising use of standard functionality for seamless integration 

• efficient Integration of digital / electrical sensors, optimal incorporation of advanced sensors like vision or force sensors. 

What does competence look like in this area? 

• investigating the robot and its peripheral equipment response to programme instructions 

• revising, repairing, or expanding existing programs to enhance operational efficiency or adapt to new requirements 

• repairing or replacing of components as required 

• developing Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) applications for robot system users using HTML or other web technologies 

• providing advice on maintenance regimes to maximize efficiency and minimise disruption. 

What does excellence look like in this area?  

• optimising the robot and its peripheral equipment response to program instructions 

• optimising existing programs to enhance operational efficiency or adapt to new requirements 

• efficiently and timely repairing or replacing components as required 

• optimising Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) applications for robot system users using HTML or other web technologies 

• offering optimal advice on maintenance regimes to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption.