Elements and Performance Criteria

Available information
Available information may include:
construction documents
building and coordination information
work specifications
information for plant services equipment
industry codes, standards and regulations
design brief
Typical hydraulic components
Typical hydraulic components include:
basic drive circuits
basic safety/relief circuits
control components, including:
programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
other input/output circuitry
sensors
limit switches and stops
mnemonic coding and associated equipment
human interface equipment (e.g. terminals, key pads, levers, switches and buttons)
fluid reservoirs
piping and hoses and associated fittings
pumps
filters
valves
control gear
drive/displacement units
filters and strainers
gauges and instruments, including:
pressure and temperature gauges
liquid level gauges
thermometers
thermocouples
manometers
piezometers
pumps, motors/turbines
linear actuators
Typical pneumatic components
Typical pneumatic components include:
control system, including:
PLCs
other input/output circuitry
sensors
limit switches and stops
mnemonic coding and associated equipment
human interface equipment (e.g. terminals, key pads, levers, switches and buttons)
receivers and other reservoirs
interlocks
piping and tubing
pumps
compressors
strainers and filters
valves
drive/displacement units
pipes (rigid and flexible)
valves (types and functions)
filters (types and functions)
gauges and instruments:
pressure and temperature gauges
liquid level gauges
thermometers
thermocouples
manometers
piezometers
pipe fittings (elbows/bends)
air motors
linear actuators
Pneumatic system diagrams
Pneumatic system diagrams may include:
basic drive circuits
basic safety/relief circuits
control circuits
pressure reducing volume/flow control
sensing circuits
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include:
designer
engineer
supervisor
Support services
Support services may include:
estimating department and personnel
engineering department and personnel
drafting department and personnel
project manager
factory manager or staff

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.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to interpret and apply drawing specifications and industry standards in the production of drawings and schematics for the pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power systems.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Specifically the candidate must be able to:
work within typical site/teamwork structures and methods
apply worksite communication procedures
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements
participate in work meetings
comply with quality requirements
use industry terminology
apply appropriate safety procedures
produce schematic drawings of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems according to industry standard and client requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with drafting or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.