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Overhaul engine fuel system components

Overhaul engine fuel system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27003
State Code
OAT35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to recondition and reinstall fuel system components on large stationary or mobile diesel engines.It includes removal and cleaning of fuel system components, assessing components for wear and defects, deciding whether a component should be reconditioned or replaced, reinstallation of reconditioned components in engines and testing of reconditioned components for effective operation. Where breakdown testing and repair of compression ignition systems is required, unit MEM27002 Test and repair compression ignition systems should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 8
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 Clean and assess parts
  • 2.1 Disassemble components, including the use of specialised tools, according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.2 Assess fuel system components visually for abnormal wear or defects
  • 2.3 Interpret characteristics of surface finishes and wear patterns associated with fuel system components
  • 2.4 Decide whether components should be reconditioned or discarded and replaced using knowledge of fuel system and control functions, characteristics and applications
  • 2.5 Select appropriate cleaning method/solution and procedures
  • 2.6 Make parts identifiable according to their original location in the pump/injector and protect and store as required for reassembly
  • 2.7 Obtain and interpret measurements and part condition when determining reuse/replacement
3 Recondition and set up equipment
  • 3.1 Recondition and replace components identified as faulty
  • 3.2 Assemble components according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Use test equipment to test components and set fuel system to specifications
  • 3.4 Record reconditioning of components according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5571 MEM18027C Overhaul engine fuel system components Unit of competency