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

Undertake preventative maintenance checks/adjustments on pneumatic systems

2.1

Identify system components, assemblies or sub-assemblies and prepare for inspection/preventative maintenance

2.2

Carry out visual inspection and testing with appropriate test equipment according to fluid power principles, procedures and safety requirements

2.3

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, including obvious repairs and adjustments, according to manufacturers' specification using fluid power techniques/practices

3

Undertake fault-finding on pneumatic systems

3.1

Identify designated pneumatic system components and carry out visual inspection of the system for the collection of fault-finding data

3.2

Consult system operator and collect additional data, where appropriate

3.3

Check maintenance reports and preventative maintenance schedules and review for additional fault-finding data

3.4

Undertake checks and tests

3.5

Identify and verify faults and malfunctions

3.6

Document or report faults and malfunctions to designated personnel using appropriate procedures

4

Repair and/or overhaul pneumatic power system

4.1

Isolate system or sub-assembly and discharge residue pressure safely in accordance with prescribed procedures or check for correct isolation

4.2

Tag isolated system or sub-assembly according to SOPs

4.3

Remove component or sub-assembly from system

4.4

Dismantle components or sub-assemblies, examine and verify for replacement, repair or overhaul

4.5

Select replacement items from appropriate sources

4.6

Rectify faulty items

4.7

Refit component or sub-assembly items to equipment and test for compliance against specifications

5

Recommission pneumatic system

5.1

Re-commission system or sub-assembly according to prescribed procedures and specifications

5.2

Verify correct operation of the system using fluid power principles and system application techniques

5.3

Instigate appropriate follow-up procedures

5.4

Update maintenance records/service reports

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.

Pneumatic systems include one (1) or more of the following:

pneumatic assemblies/sub-assemblies

stationary/mobile equipment

pneumatic power tools

Test equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

leak testers

escape rate gauges

hand held pressure testers

other appropriate equipment

Rectify includes one (1) or more of the following:

replacement

repair and/or reuse of components