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Measure and analyse noise and vibration

Measure and analyse noise and vibration

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23124
State Code
OEV21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to monitor, measure and analyse noise and vibration. It includes equipment calibration and use, analysis of data, adherence to standards for exposure limits along with consideration of work health and safety (WHS) and mitigation measures.It applies to machinery and equipment-generated noise and vibration, including mechanical shock generated in commercial and industrial environments.It is suitable for people working as asset maintenance technicians or noise and vibration specialists, for people working as technicians in engineering or related industries and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in engineering or related disciplines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of investigation into noise or vibration
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with WHS requirements at all times
  • 1.2 Identify machinery and equipment to be investigated for noise and vibration measurement and analysis
  • 1.3 Determine stakeholders to be consulted on analysis tasks
  • 1.4 Determine software required for the analysis of the task
  • 1.5 Determine regulatory, standards and risk management noise and vibration compliance requirements
  • 1.6 Investigate sustainability implications of noise and vibration
  • 1.7 Apply systems-thinking, continuous improvement, problem-solving and constraint and contingency management
  • 1.8 Determine available sources for any required technical and professional assistance
2. Prepare for noise measurement and analysis
  • 2.1 Identify noise exposure limits appropriate to the equipment, process and employee, community and environmental context
  • 2.2 Review and identify available sound measuring equipment and components, and their suitability for required measurements
  • 2.3 Select sound measuring equipment
  • 2.4 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Measure and analyse sound data
  • 3.1 Set up and site sound measurement equipment for desired measurements
  • 3.2 Calibrate sound measurement equipment
  • 3.3 Take sound measurements using appropriate techniques for application and environment
  • 3.4 Process, analyse and interpret noise data
  • 3.5 Relate data to plant and equipment performance
  • 3.6 Review options for noise elimination, mitigation and protection measures
  • 3.7 Prepare report and make recommendations based on analysis
4. Prepare for vibration measurement and analysis
  • 4.1 Identify vibration exposure limits appropriate to the equipment, process and employee, community and environmental context
  • 4.2 Review and identify available vibration measuring equipment and components, and their suitability for required measurements
  • 4.3 Select vibration measuring equipment
5. Measure and analyse vibration and shock data
  • 5.1 Set up and site or mount vibration and shock measurement equipment
  • 5.2 Calibrate equipment
  • 5.3 Take accurate measurements
  • 5.4 Process, analyse and interpret vibration and shock data
  • 5.5 Relate data to plant and equipment performance
  • 5.6 Review options for vibration and shock elimination or damping and isolating
  • 5.7 Prepare report and make recommendations based on analysis
6. Investigate and report
  • 6.1 Investigate developments in acoustic, vibration and shock measurement
  • 6.2 Investigate the use of condition monitoring in predictive maintenance programs
  • 6.3 Record and report results of review, measurement, analysis and recommendations
  • 6.4 Provide documentation including calculations, data records, analysis and assessments
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE939 MEM23124A Measure and analyse noise and vibration Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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BIW5 MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Qualification