Unit of competency Outline
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Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical equipment
Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
UTPNEG082A
UTPNEG082A
State Code
S3710
S3710
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/10/2003
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/10/2003
Nominal Hours
40
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates unit 18.4a of the National Metal and
Engineering Competency Standards
Inspection on running plant should be planned with appropriate parties to determine access and conditions
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, noise, gas, dust and oil
Test and measurement instruments may refer to temperature and pressure indicators/recorders, vibration monitors or flow indicators
Fault indicators may refer to indication lamps, LED's, alarms and flag relays
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on-device labelling updates
Mechanical equipment may be that normally associated with, but not exclusive to, power generation
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates unit 18.4a of the National Metal and
Engineering Competency Standards
Inspection on running plant should be planned with appropriate parties to determine access and conditions
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, noise, gas, dust and oil
Test and measurement instruments may refer to temperature and pressure indicators/recorders, vibration monitors or flow indicators
Fault indicators may refer to indication lamps, LED's, alarms and flag relays
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on-device labelling updates
Mechanical equipment may be that normally associated with, but not exclusive to, power generation
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
Verification techniques
Diagnostic and fault finding techniques and procedures
Repairing 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:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Equipment and material required to perform the work; Layout of plant and operation of its equipment; Performance and function of the equipment; Fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Repair techniques; Relevant plans, drawings and texts; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Observe relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Identify equipment and material required to perform the work; Locate and interpret plans, drawings and texts; Carry out work in a logical manner; Use tools and relevant equipment; Use test and measurement instruments; Verify and identify faults; Apply fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Determine cause of faults; Repair faults; Communicate effectively.
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
Verification techniques
Diagnostic and fault finding techniques and procedures
Repairing 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:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Equipment and material required to perform the work; Layout of plant and operation of its equipment; Performance and function of the equipment; Fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Repair techniques; Relevant plans, drawings and texts; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Observe relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Identify equipment and material required to perform the work; Locate and interpret plans, drawings and texts; Carry out work in a logical manner; Use tools and relevant equipment; Use test and measurement instruments; Verify and identify faults; Apply fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Determine cause of faults; Repair faults; Communicate effectively.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ7 | UTP40498 | Certificate IV in ESI Generation (Mechanical) | Qualification |