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Maintain fluid power controls

Maintain fluid power controls

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18022
State Code
OAU72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to install and repair and/or rectify fluid power controls, and adjust fluid power system control sequence and operation.It covers fault-finding of fluid power systems control circuits, maintaining and repairing or replacing system control components, and checking and adjusting the sequence of fluid power system controls. System circuit/components are identified, traced, inspected and operational function is assessed and verified using fluid power principles to predetermined specifications interpreted from data sheets and circuit diagrams.Where skills beyond the sequencing of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are required unit MEM10004 Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters and unit MEM10005 Commission programmable controller programs, should be selected as appropriate. 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 Install/replace fluid power systems and controls
  • 2.1 Interpret and apply fluid power control principles and system/circuit diagrams
  • 2.2 Identify system/circuit components and inspect for compliance with specifications
  • 2.3 Undertake sequential installation according to manufacturers' specifications and SOPs
3 Check and adjust fluid power system control sequence and operation
  • 3.1 Check controls and system operation against operational specifications using appropriate test equipment and application principles/techniques
  • 3.2 Perform adjustments to sequence system to meet/align to operational requirements and specifications
  • 3.3 Report modifications/alterations and according to SOPs
  • 3.4 Check controls and system operation and commission to specifications
4 Fault find fluid power systems control circuit
  • 4.1 Interpret and apply system/circuit diagrams and data sheets
  • 4.2 Identify and inspect system/circuit components
  • 4.3 Trace system/circuit and diagnose action of components to identify and localise faults
  • 4.4 Test system/circuit parts using appropriate test equipment and application principles
  • 4.5 Assess system/circuit parts against operational specifications
  • 4.6 Localise fault condition at the component level
  • 4.7 Evaluate faulty condition, analyse root cause and plan corrective action
5 Maintain, and repair or rectify system control components
  • 5.1 Apply correct maintenance procedures
  • 5.2 Select and apply repair procedures using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
  • 5.3 Test faulty items, repair or replace using sequential installation procedures according to manufacturers' recommendations
  • 5.4 Select replacement items from appropriate sources
  • 5.5 Reassemble system control components according to specifications
6 Check and adjust sequence of fluid power system controls
  • 6.1 Identify circuit sensors and controllers using circuit diagrams and fluid power system control principles
  • 6.2 Make necessary adjustments to sequence system control circuit to meet operational specification
  • 6.3 Check and verify correct operation of system control circuit against operational specification
  • 6.4 Commission fluid power system controls to specifications
  • 6.5 Adopt appropriate follow-up procedures
  • 6.6 Complete service/maintenance report
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5566 MEM18022B Maintain fluid power controls Unit of competency