Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to install and repair and/or rectify fluid power controls, and adjust fluid power system control sequence and operation.

It covers fault-finding of fluid power systems control circuits, maintaining and repairing or replacing system control components, and checking and adjusting the sequence of fluid power system controls. System circuit/components are identified, traced, inspected and operational function is assessed and verified using fluid power principles to predetermined specifications interpreted from data sheets and circuit diagrams.

Where skills beyond the sequencing of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are required unit MEM10004 Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters and unit MEM10005 Commission programmable controller programs, should be selected as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

obtaining and interpreting specifications system/circuit diagrams, system operation data sheets and control data and identifying and inspecting system components for compliance with specifications

planning and undertaking sequential installation of fluid power systems and controls in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and procedures

checking and adjusting control and system operation using appropriate test equipment ensuring that the sequence of operations conforms to specifications and operational requirements

recording/reporting any modifications/alterations to the system in accordance with standard operating procedures

fault-finding fluid power systems control circuit using fault-finding techniques and appropriate test equipment and identifying and localising components not conforming to operational specifications for repair/replacement

repairing/replacing faulty items after testing for compliance to specifications using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques

reassembling control components to meet specifications

verifying correct operation of system power control circuit and commissioning the fluid power system controls to specifications

initiating maintenance and/or service follow-up procedures and completing maintenance and/or service reports according to standard operating procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

system operational and control requirements and specifications

application of common fluid power system components and controllers

system/circuit components

special installation requirements

fluid power and common test equipment and their application

correct operational sequence of the system

typical adjustments to correct sequencing variations from specification

procedures for recording/reporting modifications/alterations and consequences of not recording/reporting

fluid power system commissioning procedures

component(s) not complying with operational specification and typical causes of component failure

cause of the faulty condition in the component(s) and appropriate procedures for rectifying the faulty condition

appropriate maintenance schedule and procedures

appropriate control component repair procedures

typical test equipment and applications

circuit sensors and controllers

common adjustments that can be made to control systems and their effect

any maintenance/service follow-up procedures

maintenance/service recording/reporting requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in maintaining fluid power controls at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires.

Assessment must include evidence of 320 hours of workplace practice associated with the skills of this unit in a functioning workplace.

All aspects of competent application of the unit must be addressed including prerequisite competency units and associated workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Knowledge assessment may be either verbal or written but must adequately reflect the knowledge requirements of the unit and its prerequisites in a functioning workplace.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM12024', 'title': 'Perform computations'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM14006', 'title': 'Plan work activities'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM18003', 'title': 'Use tools for precision work'}
• {'code': 'MEM18006', 'title': 'Perform precision fitting of engineering components'}
• {'code': 'MEM18055', 'title': 'Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components'}
• {'code': 'MEM18019', 'title': 'Maintain pneumatic systems'}
• {'code': 'MEM18021', 'title': 'Maintain hydraulic systems'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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