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Maintain Mechanical Pumps

Maintain Mechanical Pumps

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT304A
State Code
S5053
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
20/08/2008
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/08/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake the installation and maintenance of mechanical pumps, compressors and blowers and the installation of which requires no more than basic alignment.
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, manufacturer 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 pumps for maintenance
  • 2.1 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements
  • 2.2 Pump is disconnected in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.3 Pump is removed in a manner which will assist in replacement in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.4 Pump is inspected for abnormalities in accordance with the work plan
3 Maintain pumps
  • 3.1 Maintenance is performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site procedures
  • 3.2 Pump is dismantled for maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site procedures
  • 3.3 Sketches are made, data noted and components marked for identification and/or re-assembly in accordance with job requirements and site procedures
  • 3.4 New components are obtained and inspected for compliance with manufacturer specifications
  • 3.5 Dimensional inspection is performed with precision measuring devices to ensure compliance with specifications and results recorded in accordance with job requirements and site procedures
  • 3.6 Pump is reassembled applying appropriate principles and techniques in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.7 Modifications/alterations are undertaken in accordance with site requirements
4 Replace/install pumps
  • 4.1 Site is prepared for pump replacement in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.2 Pump is replaced in accordance with the work plan and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 Pump is levelled, aligned, coupled and connected in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.4 All fastenings are torqued in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 4.5 Machinery/plant and pump are test run, monitored and adjusted as required in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
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
S3703 UTPNEG064A Install and maintain mechanical pumps Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE229 UEPMNT304B Maintain mechanical pumps Unit of competency
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