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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Disconnect fluid conveying components and assemblies
   • Safety/risk assessment is carried out, potentially hazardous situations/conditions are identified and safety devices are positioned as required.
   • Fluid conveying conductor lay out is noted, recorded and labelled to standard operating procedures.
   • Faulty component/assembly is identified using specific trouble-shooting procedures, reference documents and fluid power principles.
   • Fluid conveying components and assemblies are disconnected and removed using appropriate techniques, procedures, tools and equipment.
   • Open system is adequately sealed with standard or special purpose sealing materials.
2. Obtain replacement parts
   • Replacement parts are selected from manufacturer catalogues and other relevant reference sources according to international standards and specifications.
3. Test and store components
   • Fluid conveying assemblies and individual components are pressure tested according to industry and manufacturer standards and using fluid power principles.
   • Condition is assessed and noted according to standard operating procedures.
   • Components/assemblies are cleaned, sealed and stored according to industry and manufacturer standards.
4. Connect fluid conveying components and assemblies
   • Connections are checked and prepared for reconnection.
   • Components and assemblies are connected to equipment to specifications using appropriate techniques.
   • Tagged out equipment, signage and safety blocking devices are removed according to standard operating procedures.
   • Equipment and fluid conveying systems are checked and tested for correct operation according to manufacturer and industry standards.
5. Report results
   • Reporting and certification procedures are followed.
   • All relevant information is completed and correct.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in identifying potentially hazardous situations tagging locking off safetysecurity locating faulty component neutralising pressures removing componentsassemblies applying safe working practices sealing system interpreting reference materials to identify required parts performing pressure testing undertaking condition and serviceability assessment cleaning sealing and storing components connecting components testing components completing routine reports

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of different sources of stored energy and their applications hazardous situationsconditions OHS responsibilities of customer and self safetysecurity lockoff devices and signage the reasons for installing lockoff devices and signage the procedures for installing lockoff devices and signage procedures to record and label components trouble shooting techniques techniques procedures and safety practices including neutralisation of pressures standard and specific sealing materials and techniques different fluid conveying parts and their function techniques and safety practices for pressure testing basic functions of fluid power systems including effects of heatcontamination pressures flow rates and temperatures hose strength and size effect of media on hoses test operational and burst pressures criteria for assessment storage methods and requirements methods of cleaning sealing and storing criteria for checking connection techniques for connection procedure for removal testing procedures safety requirements reporting procedures and media for reporting required information

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to connectdisconnect fluid conveying system components Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with connectingdisconnecting fluid conveying system components or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Potentially hazardous situations/conditions	Accumulated pressure, contamination, fluid handling
Reference documents	Manufacturer product catalogues, tables and charts, schematic diagrams
Components and assemblies	High pressure seals, seats, hoses, tubes, pipes, fittings, connectors, adaptors and anchors, and other associated attachments

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