Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competency incorporates units 10.6a, 11.18a, 18.19a, 18.20a
and 18.21a of the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards
Fluid power systems may include turbine control oil, multiloop pneumatic control
Pneumatic components may include actuators, relays, rams, tools and compressorsand pneumatic principles may include both small signal control and power systems
Measuring tools may include micrometers, dial test indicators, slip gauges, surface plate, depth gauges and verniers
Details of maintenance may be clarified by diagnosis, work place inspection and consultation with other parties/operators
Maintenance may include repair, inspection, modification, overhaul, lubrication, servicing and test running
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 canrefer 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
Removal techniques
Maintenance techniques and procedures
Installation 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; Pneumatic equipment/systems; Pumping principles; Properties of liquids and gases; Precision measuring equipment; Seals and gaskets; Valves and porting principles; Quality assurance/quality control; Hydraulic/pneumatic principles; Specialised tools and jigs; Bearings; Balancing, levelling and alignment; Rigging and lifting equipment; Relevant materials and components; Technical drawings and data; Data recording techniques; Hand and portable power tools; Diagnostic and testing techniques; Plant and systems; Design and construction of pipe work; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Identify and use precision measuring equipment; Identify and select tools and materials; Identify and use relevant test equipment; Manufacture and install seals and gaskets; Apply pumping principles; Select and use specialised tools and jigs; Balance, level and align; Use and/or updatetechnical drawings and data; Apply data analysis techniques; Use hand and portable power tools; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Apply hydraulic and pneumatic principles; Dismantle and assemble components to specified tolerances; Communicate effectively.