Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assess lubrication system operations and repair or replace faulty components.

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

identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, drawings and service documents prior to any testing on engine lubrication systems

conducting operational checks of engine lubrication system and determining and recording oil flows, pressures and temperature using appropriate test equipment

identifying faults of engine lubrication system and determining corrective action

obtaining and interpreting the results of lubricating oil tests and making recommendations to future maintenance activities

checking auxiliary lubrication systems for correct operation in accordance with specifications

undertaking calculations and numerical operations for maintaining engine lubrication systems

checking lubrication system components for wear and clearances using appropriate test equipment to manufacturer specifications

removing/refitting and adjusting lubrication system components and make final adjustments to bring system in line with specifications

recording/reporting test and work activities.

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)

operation of the lubrication system and procedures for testing/checking lubrication

tests to be undertaken and equipment and techniques to be used to determine oil flows, pressures and temperatures

procedures for:

recording lubrication system test results

analysing lubricating oil samples and reasons that apply

removing/replacing lubrication system components

adjusting lubrication systems

recording test and repair activities

checking lubrication systems for leaks

specifications of the lubrication system components and appropriate corrective action for faulty components

characteristics of lubricants and application of a variety of lubricants

likely causes of a range of out of specification test results and appropriate corrective action to be taken

implications of out of specification test results on maintenance schedules and requirements

reasons for installing auxiliary lubrication systems on diesel plant and equipment

operation of the auxiliary lubrication system

measuring equipment/techniques used to determine lubrication system component wear and clearances.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in maintaining engine lubrication systems 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

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

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': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM18055', 'title': 'Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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