Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competence to develop, apply and validate significant modifications to existing pneumatic systems in order to vary or enhance performance. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This includes the preparation and application of specifications and processes complying with safety, legal and commercial obligations. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and confirm the modification requirement |
1.1. OH&S requirements, including regulatory requirements, equipment and system isolation requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work. 1.2. Purpose and objectives of the modification are identified from an analysis of inputs and confirmed with the customer. 1.3. Outline options for achieving the required purpose and objectives are identified, framed and presented to the customer prior to proceeding. 1.4. Possible legal and safety impacts of the modification are considered and responded to in accordance with regulatory and enterprise obligations and practices. |
2. Develop and validate the modification specification |
2.1. Benchmark specifications for the existing pneumatic system are accessed and interpreted. 2.2. Criteria to be used in the selection of the modification method and in the evaluation of the outcomes are identified and documented. 2.3. Proposed modification method is selected following the identification, consideration and evaluation of the full range of available and relevant options. 2.4. Selected option, including material choices and processes, is developed in detail and progressively validated against the established criteria. 2.5. Modification specification is documented to industry and enterprise standards. |
3. Apply and test the modification specification |
3.1. Selected modification method and process is followed in accordance with the established specifications. 3.2. Modification is completed using equipment, tooling and materials in accordance with accepted industry standards and practices . 3.3. Tests and testing equipment are applied in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications and modification specification. 3.4. Test results and other diagnostic findings are verified, if necessary, by using reliable alternate or optional processes. 3.5. Variations necessitated during the modification process or as a result of testing are incorporated into the modification specification. 3.6. Information and detail related to the modification is documented and provided to the appropriate parties in accordance with regulatory and commercial obligations. |
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment |
4.1. Materials that can be reused is collected and stored. 4.2. Testing equipment and other support materials are cleaned, maintained and prepared ready for further use or stored in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and enterprise requirements. 4.3. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures. 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace. 4.5. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials and deadlines. Access to operational pneumatic system(s), information on the required or proposed modification, testing equipment for the work and a work environment. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment of this unit of competence is most likely to be project related and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process. Direct evidence will include certification of compliance of the final outcome/product or authorisation for use by a competent authority. Assessment must confirm the inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other projects. Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Pneumatic modifications |
Pneumatic modifications to be covered by this unit are to cover significant and non-routine pneumatic modifications which may include:
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Inputs to the modification method and processes |
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Unit context |
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Evaluation criteria |
Evaluation criteria, sometimes referred to as success factors, are to be established prior to a modification being undertaken and are to cover safety, functionality, survivability, maintainability, life cycle cost and aesthetics. |
Isolation procedures |
Equipment isolation procedures are to be to industry and enterprise standards |
Tests and testing equipment |
Tests and testing equipment is to include that appropriate to the modification being carried out but it should include computer-based diagnostic systems. |
Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Technical |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |