Unit of competency Outline
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Service and repair bores and windmills
Service and repair bores and windmills
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK321A
AHCLSK321A
State Code
D6966
D6966
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/02/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/02/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining bores and windmills and defines the standard required to: maintain all components of bores and windmills; carry out testing procedures to determine correct operation; recognise and rectify mechanical faults; carry out repairs to bore, mill heads and pumps to ensure the full function and flow of water supplies; dismantle and assemble windmills and mechanical components; source and apply specialist direction; and refer to bore histories for troubleshooting.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish bore history and enterprise policy
- 1.1. Enterprise records are accessed, inspected and bore history is established.
- 1.2. Enterprise policy regarding service and repairs to bores and windmills is established in consultation with the supervisor.
- 1.3. Specialist instructions and assistance are sought as required from recognised industry sources according to enterprise requirements.
2. Prepare to carry out service and repairs
- 2.1. Tools, equipment and materials appropriate to job requirements are selected and inspected for serviceability.
- 2.2. Dismantling and stripping of windmill is carried out to industry standards and according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.3. Existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, and risks assessed and controlled according to enterprise requirements.
3. Carry out service and repairs
- 3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Service and repairs to bores, windmills, motors and pumps are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, operator manuals and enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Complex faults and repairs are reported and referred for specialist advice and remedial action according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Lost equipment is safely retrieved according to OHS guidelines and enterprise requirements.
4. Complete service and repair activities
- 4.1. Bore and windmill components are reassembled and tested for operation according to manufacturer specifications to ensure the restoration of full function and flow.
- 4.2. Work site, tools and equipment are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- 4.3. Waste from service and repair activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise environmental requirements.
- 4.4. Relevant information is documented according to industry and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Service requirements may include:
the pulling of the bore which includes fitting clamps, removing rods and columns
the laying out of rods and columns
replacing worn or faulty parts
checking rods for straightness and checking spacers for wear
examining for and noting lime deposits.
Programmed procedures for the checking of the bore head may include:
checking of the belt condition, glands, pulleys, vibration or noise, slipping, throwing or loose belts, low flows, correct rotation, worn parts and bearings.
The service and repair of windmills may include:
stripping the windmill, carrying out checks and repairs to mill blades, fan structure, mill head, differential head and gearbox.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Service requirements may include:
the pulling of the bore which includes fitting clamps, removing rods and columns
the laying out of rods and columns
replacing worn or faulty parts
checking rods for straightness and checking spacers for wear
examining for and noting lime deposits.
Programmed procedures for the checking of the bore head may include:
checking of the belt condition, glands, pulleys, vibration or noise, slipping, throwing or loose belts, low flows, correct rotation, worn parts and bearings.
The service and repair of windmills may include:
stripping the windmill, carrying out checks and repairs to mill blades, fan structure, mill head, differential head and gearbox.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
maintain all components of bores and windmills
carry out testing procedures to determine correct operation
recognise and rectify mechanical faults
carrying out repairs to bore, mill heads and pumps to ensure the full function and flow of water supplies
dismantle and assemble windmills and mechanical components
source and apply specialist direction and refer to bore histories for troubleshooting.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
maintain all components of bores and windmills
carry out testing procedures to determine correct operation
recognise and rectify mechanical faults
carrying out repairs to bore, mill heads and pumps to ensure the full function and flow of water supplies
dismantle and assemble windmills and mechanical components
source and apply specialist direction and refer to bore histories for troubleshooting.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3654 | RTE3312A | Service and repair bores and windmills | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM56 | AHCLSK321 | Service and repair bores and windmills | Unit of competency |
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