Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates unit 10.6a and 18.4a of the
National Metal and Engineering Industry Competency Standards
Pumps may include single stage, centrifugal, screw and gear, positive, non-positive, partial and variable displacement, vane, diaphragm, roots and pistons
Pump drives may include electrical, internal combustion, hydraulic, pneumatic or steam
Tools may include micrometers, verniers, dial test indicators, slip gauges, hand tools, hydraulic spanners, customised mandrels, digital height gauges, internal micrometers, depth gauges, air grinders, jigs and fixtures, customised spanners, thermal blankets, induction heaters, thermal crayons, digital thermometers, oxyacetylene gear and appropriate lifting devices
Details of maintenance may be clarified by diagnosis and workplace inspection
Maintenance can include repair, inspection, modification, lubrication, servicing, test running, identifying and replacing defective components
Plant and equipment may include jigs for dismantling and oxyacetylene heating equipment
Materials may include liquid nitrogen
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 bynearby plant or processes e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise and oil
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Preparation and planning of work
Removal techniques
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
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Pumps and compressors; Measuring equipment; Seals and gaskets; Bearings; Occupational health and safety standards; Quality assurance/quality control; Specialised tools and jigs; Levelling and alignment; Rigging and liftingequipment; Materials and components of pumps; Fluid dynamics; Torque techniques; Technical drawings and data; Data recording techniques; Hand and portable power tools; Diagnostic and testing techniques; Protective coatings; Heating techniques; Defined tolerances and fits; Balancing techniques; Isolation procedures; Communication principles
The ability to:
Identify and use precision measuring equipment; Manufacture and install seals and gaskets; Apply fluid dynamics principles; Install bearings; Use specialised tools and jigs; Level and align; Use technical drawings and data; Identify and select materials and components; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Use hand and portable power tools; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Use heat application equipment; Apply dismantling and reassembling techniques; Work to defined tolerances; Apply occupational health and safety procedures; Recognise worn/damaged components; Apply effective maintenance procedures; Communicate effectively.