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Evaluate fluid power systems

Evaluate fluid power systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23115
State Code
OEV23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, including automated fluid power applications characterised by two or three actuators requiring digital control of valves and pre-set flow and pressure control.It applies to the evaluation of manual and automated fluid power systems and components and the evaluation can be undertaken as part of a design or system selection process or to assess system condition, sustainability or efficiency.It is suitable for people working as fluid power technicians or system designers, draftspersons and maintainers, and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in engineering or related disciplines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of fluid power system evaluation
  • 1.1 Determine fluid power systems and components to be evaluated
  • 1.2 Identify stakeholders to be consulted on the evaluation
  • 1.3 Confirm that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
  • 1.4 Determine relevant work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Investigate sustainability implications of fluid power applications
2. Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of fluid power systems and components
  • 2.1 Review features and functions of pneumatic systems and components for relevance to evaluation
  • 2.2 Review features and functions of hydraulic systems and components for relevance to evaluation
  • 2.3 Determine fluid power principles and techniques required to evaluate systems and select and optimise components.
  • 2.4 Determine appropriate analysis techniques, software and software validation techniques
3. Evaluate fluid power systems and components
  • 3.1 Assess fluid suitability, compatibility, and treatment relative to systems
  • 3.2 Assess features, functions and suitability of hydraulic systems and components for applications
  • 3.3 Assess features, functions and suitability of pneumatic components for applications
  • 3.4 Assess suitability of fluid power system and components in automated power applications using two or three actuator hydraulic or pneumatic circuits with digital fluid and electrical or electronic control elements
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Record outcomes of evaluation
  • 4.2 Provide documentation including calculations, component, system layouts, functional diagrams, control signal diagrams and details of fluid power process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE930 MEM23115A Evaluate fluid power systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BOY9 MEM80125 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Qualification
BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification