Unit of competency Outline
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Modify mechanical systems and equipment
Modify mechanical systems and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18017
MEM18017
State Code
OAU77
OAU77
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of the modification, undertake the modification and evaluate the modified mechanical system/equipment.It applies to significant modifications to plant and equipment that lead to desired changes in performance of existing equipment or the installation of new or replacement equipment. Maintenance schedules are required for mechanical machines and systems, including stationary, stand-alone machines, and manual, semi-automatic and automatic process systems. Where drafting skills to Australian Standard 1100 Technical drawing is required unit MEM09003 Prepare basic engineering drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of precision mechanical measurements is required unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.Where interpretation of technical specifications is required unit MEM16012 Interpret technical specifications and manuals should also be selected.Where minor modifications are required to be performed unit MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components and MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components, should also be selected as appropriate. Where balancing equipment is required unit MEM18008 Balance equipment should also be selected.Where equipment condition monitoring and recording is required unit MEM18010 Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording should also be selected.Where analysing of plant and equipment condition monitoring results is required unit MEM18016 Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results should also be selected. Where graphical techniques and simple statistical computations are required, unit MEM12025 Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 8
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Plan modification requirements
- 2.1 Analyse maintenance reports and system output information
- 2.2 Identify defective components, sub-assemblies and design faults
- 2.3 Develop corrective action plan
3 Undertake standard modifications to mechanical systems and equipment
- 3.1 Identify modification options for overcoming parts failures and design faults
- 3.2 Select replacements for failed components and sub-assemblies from manufacturers’ catalogue
- 3.3 Develop modification design in conjunction with and approved by appropriate authority
- 3.4 Record modification according to SOPs
4 Evaluate modified mechanical system/equipment
- 4.1 Evaluate alterations for effectiveness and efficiency
- 4.2 Report and record effectiveness/efficiency
- 4.3 Check results against specifications
- 4.4 Recommend additional modification/changes, where required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5560 | MEM18017C | Modify mechanical systems and equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ8 | MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | Qualification |
| BEK0 | MEM50119 | Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade | Qualification |