Required skills

Required skills include

determining parameters and context of fluid power systems

identifying WHS and regulatory requirements

identifying risk management and organisational procedures

investigating and reviewing sustainability implications features and functions of fluid power systems and components

identifying fluid power principles and techniques analysis techniques including use of software and software validation techniques

evaluating fluid suitability compatibility and treatment features and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems both automated and nonautomated digital fluid and electricalelectronic control elements

reporting and documenting results of scoping principles and techniques identification evaluation of applications calculations component and system layouts functional diagrams and fluid power process and control signal diagrams

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

WHS and regulatory requirements codes of practice standards risk management requirements

availability of professional and technical assistance

current options and trends in performance analysis software including underpinning program techniques and software validation techniques

common applications for pneumatics and hydraulics

comparative advantages of fluid power over mechanical and electrical power for particular applications

characteristics and properties of pneumatic and hydraulic fluids and relative compressibility of air and hydraulic fluid

applications and selection criteria for mineral synthetic and fireresistant fluids and compatibility of fluids with system materials

fluid power fundamental principles and calculations for system components including

conservation of energy

energy measurement and units

energy forms

hydraulics fundamentals such as pressure temperature and flow rate relative to actuator force

pneumatic fundamentals such as gas laws pressure difference and flow rate and flow to atmosphere

features and functions and selection criteria of fluid power components in applications including

pumps

valves electrical circuits and control elements actuators

accumulators

compressors pneumatics

reservoirs

gauges and instrumentation

hoses pipes filters and fittings

types and requirements for fluid and electrical circuits maintenance requirements for fluid power systems

methods of circuit presentation standard symbols circuit sequence and signal condition diagrams for multiactuator circuits

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 evaluate fluid power systems both automatic and nonautomated for safety economy and fitness for purpose including selection of components

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

determine parameters and context of evaluation task

determine WHS and regulatory requirements risk management and organisational procedures

investigate and review sustainability implications features and functions of fluid power systems and components

identify fluid power principles and techniques analysis techniques software and software validation techniques

evaluate fluid suitability compatibility and treatment features and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems digital fluid and electricalelectronic control elements

report and document results

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 then a simulated working environment 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

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Hydraulic applications

Pneumatic applications

Sustainability

Appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance

Standards and codes