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
Fans may include induced draft, forced draft, cooling and exhaust
Modulating controls may be to guide vanes and impellor blades
Maintenance may include repair, inspection, modification, balancing, overhaul, lubrication, servicing, test running and identifying and replacing defective components
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
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
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:
Precision measuring equipment; Seals and gaskets; Bearings (anti-friction and plain); Bearings (white metal and tilting pad); Occupational health and safety standards; Quality assurance/quality control; Specialised tools and jigs; Levelling and alignment; Rigging and lifting; Materials and components; Torque techniques; Technical drawings and data; Data recording techniques; Hand and power tools; Diagnostic and testing techniques; Protective coatings; Plant and systems; Heating and heat treatment techniques; Defined tolerances and fits; Balancing techniques; Isolation procedures; Communication principles
The ability to:
Identify and use measuring equipment; Manufacture and install seals and gaskets; Install bearings (anti-friction and plain); Install bearings (white metal and/or tilting pad); Apply levelling and aligning techniques; Use technical drawings and data; Identify and select materials and components; Apply data analysis techniques; Identify and apply correct torque techniques; Use hand and portable power tools; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Use heat application equipment; Work to defined tolerances; Dismantle and assemble components; Apply balancing procedures; Apply maintenance and installation procedures; Apply occupational health and safety procedures; Recognise worn/damaged components; Communicate effectively.