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Unit of competency details

MEM18018 - Maintain pneumatic system components (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018C - Maintain pneumatic system componentsSupersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018C Maintain pneumatic system components 25/Jun/2019

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 31/Mar/2021
(View details for release 1) 26/Jun/2019


Training packages that include this unit

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030701 Mechanical Engineering  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030701 Mechanical Engineering  26/Jun/2019 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 2. Quantum of hours of workplace practice removed. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018 Maintain pneumatic system components (Release 1).

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018C Maintain pneumatic system components.

Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to check pneumatic system components, identify and repair or replace faulty components.

Pneumatic system components are identified and inspected and assessed using fluid power principles to predetermined specifications interpreted from data sheets and circuits diagrams.

Where straightforward removal/replacement of components from a pneumatic system is required unit MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components and unit MEM18071 Connect and disconnect fluid conveying system components, should be selected as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band : A 

Unit Weight : 4 

Pre-requisite Unit

MEM09002

Interpret technical drawing

MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

MEM12023

Perform engineering measurements

MEM12024

Perform computations

MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM14006

Plan work activities

MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

MEM18001

Use hand tools

MEM18002

Use power tools/hand held operations

MEM18003

Use tools for precision work

MEM18006

Perform precision fitting of engineering components

MEM18055

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

Competency Field

Maintenance and diagnostics

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

Check pneumatic system components 

2.1

Identify the characteristics and operational function of each system component

2.2

Inspect and test the operational function of each component

2.3

Assess correct operation of each component against specifications

3

Identify, repair or replace faulty pneumatic system components 

3.1

Localise faulty system components and confirm malfunction by inspection and testing using fluid power principles, procedures and safety requirements

3.2

Dismantle faulty system components and repair to manufacturers'/site specifications

3.3

Select replacement parts from appropriate sources

3.4

Reassemble system components and verify for correct operation and test against specifications

3.5

Confirm correct operation of the pneumatic system according to SOPs

3.6

Adopt appropriate follow-up procedures

3.7

Complete service reports

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 of Conditions

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 system components include one (1) or more of the following: 

  • static and dynamic seals
  • linear and semi-rotary actuators
  • pressure control valves
  • directional control valves
  • flow control valves
  • normally open and closed timers
  • counters
  • pneumatic motors
  • fluid conductors
  • other associated equipment

Unit Mapping Information

Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018 Maintain pneumatic system components (Release 1).

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018C Maintain pneumatic system components.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 2. Quantum of hours of workplace practice removed. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018 Maintain pneumatic system components (Release 1).

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18018C Maintain pneumatic system components.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents to maintain pneumatic system components
  • inspecting and testing pneumatic system components to predetermined specifications using fluid power principles
  • checking component parts visually and dimensionally for compliance to specification and, where appropriate, marking faulty parts for repair, replacement or adjustment
  • dismantling and repairing faulty system components, including selecting replacement parts from manufacturers’/suppliers' catalogues to site or manufacturers’ specifications
  • assembling and testing pneumatic components for correct operation and compliance to specifications
  • checking the operation of the pneumatic system for compliance to specifications
  • completing service reports in accordance with SOPs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • full range of pneumatic system components and characteristics/operational function of each component
  • procedures and equipment for inspecting and testing pneumatic system components
  • specifications of each pneumatic system component
  • faulty system components and causes of faulty components
  • individual components within the pneumatic system
  • procedures for repairing pneumatic system components
  • procedures for checking pneumatic system operation
  • follow-up procedures with respect to repaired/replaced pneumatic system components
  • reporting/recording procedures.

Assessment Conditions

  • Assessors must:
  • have vocational competency in maintaining pneumatic system components at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
  • satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacementand comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacementor equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires
  • Assessment must occur in a functioning workplace. Where assessment in the workplace would be unsafe, impractical or threatens the environment, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects the circumstances that would be experienced in a functioning workplace. Assessment must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
  • Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.
  • Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2