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Maintain Mechanical Valves

Maintain Mechanical Valves

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT303A
State Code
S5052
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/03/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/03/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake fault finding, diagnosis, repair and/or overhaul of mechanical valves, but excluding any associated servo or actuating unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for the work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection
  • 1.2 Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
  • 1.3 Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan
  • 1.5 Correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.6 Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made where appropriate for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements
  • 1.7 Coordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work
  • 1.8 Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
  • 1.9 Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures
  • 1.10 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training
2 Remove valves for maintenance
  • 2.1 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements
  • 2.2 Valve is disconnected in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.3 Valve is removed in a manner which will assist in replacement in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.4 Valve is inspected for abnormalities in accordance with the work plan.
3 Perform valve maintenance
  • 3.1 Maintenance is performed in accordance with manufacturers specifications and the work plan
  • 3.2 Valve is dismantled, clearly marked for identification and relevant sketches drawn in accordance with the work plan
  • 3.3 Components are correlated in preparation for re-assembly in accordance with manufacturer drawings/manuals
  • 3.4 New components are inspected to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications
  • 3.5 Dimensional inspection is performed with precision measuring devices to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.6 Components are reassembled for testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.7 Modifications/alterations are undertaken in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.8 Components are levelled, aligned, coupled and connected in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.9 Valves are pressure tested, monitored and adjusted if required in accordance with manufacturer specifications and the work plan
4 Replace/install valves
  • 4.1 Site is prepared for valve replacement in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.2 Valve is replaced in accordance with the work plan and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 Valve is connected in accordance with the work plan and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.4 Final job inspection is completed and any permits relinquished in accordance with the work plan
5 Complete the work
  • 5.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements
  • 5.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Work completion details are finalised in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3701 UTPNEG062A Install and maintain mechanical valves Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE228 UEPMNT303B Maintain mechanical valves Unit of competency
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