Unit of competency Outline
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Assist in overhauling or repairing cotton ginning fluid power equipment
Assist in overhauling or repairing cotton ginning fluid power equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTCG3003A
LMTCG3003A
State Code
W7147
W7147
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required in assisting a specialist technician during the overhaul or repair, in or out of season, of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment associated with machinery used in the cotton ginning process.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assist in diagnosing and locating fluid power faults
- 1.1 Consultation with machine operator, technicians and other relevant workplace personnel is undertaken to assist in locating faults
- 1.2 Maintenance reports are checked and reviewed to aid fault diagnosis
- 1.3 Machine or equipment is isolated safely or checked for correct isolation, where appropriate
- 1.4 Relevant test equipment and procedures are used as directed to localise fault at component level
- 1.5 Hydraulic or pneumatic component faults are accurately located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
- 1.6 Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
- 1.7 Fault and repair requirements are reported
2 Assist in repairing or overhauling fluid power system
- 2.1 System or sub-assembly is isolated safely or checked for correct isolation in accordance with prescribed procedures and OHS practices
- 2.2 Faulty component or sub-assembly is isolated safely or checked for correct isolation in accordance with prescribed procedures
- 2.3 Replacement items are selected from stock or manufacturer catalogues and obtained
- 2.4 Consumable products (oils etc.) are disposed of in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements
- 2.5 Component or sub-assembly is refitted to ginning equipment and tested for correct operation
3 Recommission fluid power system
- 3.1 System or sub-assembly is correctly recommissioned in accordance with prescribed procedures and specifications
- 3.2 Correct operation of the system is verified to ensure compliance with specifications and ginning requirements
- 3.3 Maintenance records or service reports are updated and completed
RANGE STATEMENT
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Machine or equipment may include:
feeder systems
cleaners
gin stand
lint cleaner
battery condenser
air and drying system
bale and mote press
trash handling equipment
load shifting equipment
Equipment also includes control systems (micro-processor or computer controlled).
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Machine or equipment may include:
feeder systems
cleaners
gin stand
lint cleaner
battery condenser
air and drying system
bale and mote press
trash handling equipment
load shifting equipment
Equipment also includes control systems (micro-processor or computer controlled).
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to either as part of a team or under direct supervision:
diagnose, locate and repair fluid power faults
overhaul fluid power system
dispose of wastes appropriately
complete records accurately
apply OHS policies in work procedures
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail and without damage to goods and equipment
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to either as part of a team or under direct supervision:
diagnose, locate and repair fluid power faults
overhaul fluid power system
dispose of wastes appropriately
complete records accurately
apply OHS policies in work procedures
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail and without damage to goods and equipment
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
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