Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 9:07 AM AWST
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Modify fluid power control systems
Modify fluid power control systems
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18053
MEM18053
State Code
OAU64
OAU64
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to check and test software programs, control system inputs and outputs, repair faulty system inputs and outputs, and prepare a service report.It covers the skills required to alter the control parameters of fluid power control systems by system modification, this includes the ability to assess system performance based on sound working knowledge of established principles, methods and procedures.System specifications are interpreted and understood from data sheets, circuit diagrams and flow diagrams.Where equipment condition monitoring and recording only is required to be performed then unit MEM18010 Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 6
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 Check/test control software program
- 2.1 Check program steps against manufacturers' and site specifications using schematics, circuit and ladder diagrams and determine and record deviations
3 Correct or modify control system software/program
- 3.1 Correct and align program deviations to specification requirements
- 3.2 Undertake modifications to program to specification requirements
- 3.3 Back up and record modified program
4 Check/test control system inputs/outputs
- 4.1 Check and assess input/output signals against operational specifications using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
- 4.2 Identify and repair and record/report faulty signals to appropriate personnel
5 Repair faulty control system input/output
- 5.1 Repair and/or replace faulty signal source
- 5.2 Test repaired/replaced signal source for correct operation in system and commission in compliance to operational specifications
6 Prepare service report
- 6.1 Prepare and complete a service report and include recommendations for improvement and repeat downtime avoidance analysis in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5599 | MEM18053B | Modify fluid power control systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ8 | MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | Qualification |
| BEK0 | MEM50119 | Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade | Qualification |