Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of the modification, undertake the modification and evaluate the modified mechanical system/equipment.
It applies to significant modifications to plant and equipment that lead to desired changes in performance of existing equipment or the installation of new or replacement equipment.
Maintenance schedules are required for mechanical machines and systems, including stationary, stand-alone machines, and manual, semi-automatic and automatic process systems.
Where drafting skills to Australian Standard 1100 Technical drawing is required unit MEM09003 Prepare basic engineering drawing should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of precision mechanical measurements is required unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected.
Where interpretation of technical specifications is required unit MEM16012 Interpret technical specifications and manuals should also be selected.
Where minor modifications are required to be performed unit MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components and MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components, should also be selected as appropriate.
Where balancing equipment is required unit MEM18008 Balance equipment should also be selected.
Where equipment condition monitoring and recording is required unit MEM18010 Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording should also be selected.
Where analysing of plant and equipment condition monitoring results is required unit MEM18016 Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results should also be selected.
Where graphical techniques and simple statistical computations are required, unit MEM12025 Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: B
Unit Weight: 8
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
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 | Plan modification requirements | 2.1 | Analyse maintenance reports and system output information |
2.2 | Identify defective components, sub-assemblies and design faults | ||
2.3 | Develop corrective action plan | ||
3 | Undertake standard modifications to mechanical systems and equipment | 3.1 | Identify modification options for overcoming parts failures and design faults |
3.2 | Select replacements for failed components and sub-assemblies from manufacturers’ catalogue | ||
3.3 | Develop modification design in conjunction with and approved by appropriate authority | ||
3.4 | Record modification according to SOPs | ||
4 | Evaluate modified mechanical system/equipment | 4.1 | Evaluate alterations for effectiveness and efficiency |
4.2 | Report and record effectiveness/efficiency | ||
4.3 | Check results against specifications | ||
4.4 | Recommend additional modification/changes, where required | ||
Foundation Skills
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.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Analysis includes: | interpretation and integration of data from consultations, process control instrumentation, and specifications and manuals |
Competency Field
Maintenance and diagnostics