Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform assembly and functional testing of fluid conveying components and assemblies.
Conductor assemblies may apply to positive and negative pressure systems on fixed and mobile plant/equipment, including marine, heavy plant and manufacturing plant applications with system pressures range of 10.5 MPa to 35 MPa, ranging up to 70 MPa.
Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
This unit should not be selected when unit MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components or unit MEM27017 Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant has already been selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
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, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Manufacture/repair fluid conveying system conductors and assemblies | 2.1 | Identify conductor requirements and select appropriate materials/fittings to suit application |
2.2 | Prepare conductor materials for assembly | ||
2.3 | Assemble conductors to specification | ||
2.4 | Dismantle faulty fluid conveying system conductors and repair to manufacturer/industry standards and specifications | ||
3 | Check/test conductor assemblies | 3.1 | Test operation of fluid conveying components and assemblies against current industry standards and manufacturer specifications using fluid power principles and relevant reference documents |
3.2 | Identify faulty fluid conveying components and assemblies and confirm failure and/or potential to fail by inspection and testing using fluid power conveying principles, procedures, equipment and safety practices | ||
3.3 | Assemble manufactured/repaired components, test in-situ or using high pressure test rigs and verify operation to ensure compliance with required specifications and standards | ||
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. | |
Components and assemblies include one (1) or more of the following: | high pressure seals seats hoses tubes pipes fittings connectors adaptors and anchors other associated attachments |
Fluid conveying applications include (1) one or more of the following: | hydraulic pneumatic water gas acids/corrosives/alkalines abrasives petroleum other dry/wet media |
Manufactured/assembled includes the use of one (1) or more of the following: | hose – skive and measurement tools crimping and cleaning machines lathes |
Competency Field
Maintenance and diagnostics