Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates unit 5.36A of the National Metal
and Engineering Competency Standards
Pipe work may be fabricated from diverse material including, ABS, PVC, polyurethane, copper, stainless steel, galvanised steel, black steel, copper/nickel, concrete and mineral fibre
Tools and equipment may include stocks, dyes, threading machine, hydraulic benders, hand benders, hand and power cutters, welders, plastic heat gun, spirit level, grinders, jigs and lifting devices
Fittings/components may include couplings, screw fittings and flanges
Pipes may contain or have contained water, gas, air or chemicals of a hazardous nature
Pipe work may be protected by protective coatings
Details of maintenance may be clarified by diagnosis and work place inspection
Maintenance may include repair, inspection, modification and overhaul
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets, on device labelling updates and reporting and/or documenting equipment defects
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential that competence is assessed in the critical aspects of: the knowledge and application ofrelevant sections of occupational, health and safety legislation, statutory legislation, enterprise/site safety procedures and enterprise/site emergency procedures; preparation and planning of work; pipe work fabrication techniques and procedures; maintenance techniques and procedures; installation techniques and procedures; completion of work procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work.
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety; pipe work materials and their applications; precision measuring equipment; seals and gaskets; quality assurance/quality control; specialised tools and jigs; levelling and alignment; rigging and lifting; relevant materials and components; technical drawings and data; data recording techniques; hand and portable power tools; testing techniques; relevant plant and systems; isolation procedures; communication principles; principles of fluid power; protective coatings
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; identify and use measuring equipment; apply pipe work fabrication and installation techniques; manufacture and install seals and gaskets; apply levelling and alignment techniques; use technical drawings and data; identify and select materials and components; apply data analysis techniques; use hand and portable power tools; apply relevant testing techniques; apply dismantling and reassembling techniques; apply relevant maintenance procedures; recognise worn/damaged components; communicate effectively; apply relevant tools and jigs; apply fluid power principles