Learning outcomes

On successful completion of

this unit a learner will:

Assessment criteria for pass

The learner can:

LO1 Understand the key

elements of industrial robots

1.1 analyse the key elements of a robot manipulator and

their principles of operation

1.2 describe the main control elements of a robot system

and explain their functions

1.3 describe the devices and methods used to improve the

intelligence of a robot

1.4 investigate the possible sources of error or malfunction

in an industrial robot system

LO2 Be able to program an

industrial robot

2.1 describe common programming methods

2.2 describe the facilities available in a structured robot

program

2.3 generate a robot program to simulate an industrial task

using a structured technical language

2.4 set up the robot and execute the program so that the

robot functions safely and efficiently

LO3 Be able to design a robot cell

and plan its implementation

3.1 identify and evaluate the parameters which relate to the

design of an efficient and safe robot cell

3.2 describe the criteria which must be considered in the

selection of a robot for an industrial application

3.3 design a robot cell for an industrial application

3.4 describe the factors which must be considered in the

implementation of a robot cell.