Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates units 18.27a, 18.5a and 18.6a of
the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards
Turbines may be steam, industrial gas turbine or air derivative turbine
Assembly may entail complex/advanced levelling and aligning procedures
Components may include white metal bearings, tilting pad bearings, lubrication system components, governor system components, cooling systems components, transmissions and couplings
Test equipment may include optical fibre scope, gas analysers, pressure recorders and vibration monitors
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
Disassembly techniques
Inspection and fault diagnosis techniques and procedures
Repair and maintenance techniques and procedures
Re-assembly techniques
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:
Occupational health and safety standards; Related plant and equipment; Hand and portable power tools; Precision measuring equipment; Rigging and lifting equipment; Specialised tools and jigs; Advanced levelling and aligning techniques; Technical drawings and data; Diagnostic and testing techniques; Gaskets and seals; Bearings (white metal and pad tilting); Reaction blading principles; Thermal and differential expansion principles; Quality assurance/quality control; Transmissions; Couplings; Hazardous materials; Optical fibre scope equipment; Non-destructive testing; Fundamental principles of electrical generation; Valves; Fluid power systems; Pipe work; Torquing techniques; Data recording techniques; Isolation procedures; Greases and oils; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Use hand and portable power tools; Use precise measuring equipment; Use rigging and lifting equipment; Use specialised tools and jigs; Apply advanced balancing, levelling and aligning techniques; Use and sketch drawings and data; Diagnose and test; Manufacture gaskets and seals; Inspect, scrape and blue-check bearings; Identify hazardous materials; Identify components; Recognise worn, damaged or faulty components; Sequentially assemble and disassemble; Work to fine tolerances; Apply fluid power control principles; Apply non-destructive testing; Use optical fibre scope; Apply torquing techniques; Apply maintenance techniques; Communicate effectively.