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Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18005
State Code
OAU89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030707 - Metal Fitting, Turning And MacHining
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings.It covers performing routine bearing checks during operation and non-operation, diagnosing bearing faults, identifying bearing requirements for replacement or installation, and removing and installing bearings to industry and enterprise standards of quality and safety.Where diagnostic skills are not required and where straightforward removal and replacement of pre-manufactured bearings is undertaken, unit MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components should be regarded as sufficient.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Perform routine bearing checks during operation and non-operation
  • 2.1 Inspect bearing installation and determine task requirements
  • 2.2 Check bearing installation during operation using standard procedures of listening, feeling and observing, and using appropriate test equipment
  • 2.3 Check seal condition for seal and wear leaks
  • 2.4 Check lubricating devices for correct operation
3 Diagnose bearing faults
  • 3.1 Perform visual and sensory inspection of bearing arrangement
  • 3.2 Test bearings for correct operation and malfunction using manufacturers' specifications and diagnostic equipment
  • 3.3 Identify faulty bearings for replacement
  • 3.4 Identify causes of failure
  • 3.5 Take corrective action to avoid recurrences, where necessary
4 Identify bearing requirements for replacement or installation
  • 4.1 Inspect bearing installation and determine task requirements
  • 4.2 Determine operational function of bearings to be installed or replaced
5 Remove bearings
  • 5.1 Determine bearing removal techniques and tools
  • 5.2 Remove bearings from shafts or bearing housings with minimal damage to components
  • 5.3 Inspect condition of serviceable items using measuring and test equipment
  • 5.4 Repair serviceable items using engineering techniques, tools and equipment
6 Install plain bearings
  • 6.1 Select standard replaceable items for plain, wrapped, flanged, split bush and thrust bearings from manufacturers' parts lists, catalogues or engineering drawings
  • 6.2 Select installation techniques and tools
  • 6.3 Size bearings to correct clearance
  • 6.4 Cater for lubrication requirements to meet specification and/or application requirements
  • 6.5 Fit and tension down bearings and run according to manufacturers' recommendations or SOPs
  • 6.6 Check final clearance, adjustments and lubrication and take corrective action, if necessary
7. Install anti-friction bearings
  • 7.1 Select standard replaceable ball and roller anti-friction bearings from manufacturers' catalogues, spare parts lists or interpret from engineering drawing to meet specifications
  • 7.2 Determine bearing inside/outside diameters from specifications or manufacturers' catalogue and check using measuring instruments
  • 7.3 Check shafts and housings size for correct fit and clearances
  • 7.4 Select installation techniques
  • 7.5 Fit bearings to shafts or housings
  • 7.6 Seal and cap bearings to specifications, where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5606 MEM18005B Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings Unit of competency