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Connect and disconnect fluid conveying system components

Connect and disconnect fluid conveying system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18071
State Code
OAU48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to safely remove and replace a range of fluid conveying components and assemblies, and inspect/test fluid conveying assemblies.It applies to repairs and replacement to pressure and suction systems on fixed and mobile plant/equipment, including marine, heavy plant and manufacturing plant applications with system pressures range of 10.5 MPa to 35 MPa, ranging up to 70 MPa.Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.This unit should not be selected when unit MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components or unit MEM27017 Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant has already been selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
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, job sheets or work instructions
2 Disconnect fluid conveying components and assemblies
  • 2.1 Carry out safety/risk assessment, identify potentially hazardous situations/conditions and position safety devices
  • 2.2 Note, record and label lay out of fluid conveying conductor
  • 2.3 Identify faulty component/assembly using specific troubleshooting procedures, reference documents and fluid power principles
  • 2.4 Disconnect and remove fluid conveying components and assemblies using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures and techniques
  • 2.5 Seal open system adequately with standard or special purpose sealing materials
3 Obtain replacement parts
  • 3.1 Select replacement parts from manufacturer catalogues and other relevant reference sources according to international standards and specifications
4 Test and store components
  • 4.1 Pressure test fluid conveying assemblies and individual components according to industry and manufacturer standards and using fluid power principles
  • 4.2 Assess and note condition
  • 4.3 Clean, seal and store components/assemblies according to industry and manufacturer standards
5 Connect fluid conveying components and assemblies
  • 5.1 Check connections and prepare for reconnection
  • 5.2 Connect components and assemblies to equipment to specifications using appropriate techniques
  • 5.3 Remove tagged out equipment, signage and safety blocking devices according to SOPs
  • 5.4 Check equipment and fluid conveying systems and functional test, including in-situ and high pressure test rigs for correct operation according to manufacturer and industry standards
6 Report results
  • 6.1 Follow reporting and certification procedures
  • 6.2 Complete all relevant information
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State Code National Code Title Type
W5618 MEM18071B Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components Unit of competency