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Install and Maintain Complex Mechanical Seals

Install and Maintain Complex Mechanical Seals

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT401A
State Code
S5110
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/05/2008
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
07/05/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake all work associated with the installation and maintenance of complex mechanical seals and which may involve fault finding, diagnosis and repairs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for the work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection
  • 1.2 Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
  • 1.3 Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan
  • 1.5 Correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.6 Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements
  • 1.7 Coordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work
  • 1.8 Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
  • 1.9 Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures
  • 1.10 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training
2 Remove seals for maintenance
  • 2.1 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate, in accordance with site requirements
  • 2.2 Seals are identified in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.3 Seals are removed in a manner which will assist in replacement in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.4 Seals are inspected for abnormalities in accordance with the work plan
3 Maintain complex seals
  • 3.1 Maintenance is performed in accordance with manufacturers specifications and site procedures
  • 3.2 Seal assemblies are dismantled using appropriate engineering principles and technical procedures in accordance with the job plan and site requirements
  • 3.3 Component parts are clearly marked and sketches produced as required for identification in accordance with the job plan and site requirements
  • 3.4 Component wear and clearances are determined using precise measuring techniques and appropriate test equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.5 Components found to be faulty are repaired, replaced and/or adjusted to conform with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 3.6 New components are inspected for compliance to required specifications and prepared for reassembly according to manufacturer specifications /site requirements
  • 3.7 Component parts are refitted to seal assemblies according to manufacturer specifications /site requirements
  • 3.8 Modifications/alterations are undertaken in accordance with site requirements
4 Replace/install complex seals
  • 4.1 Site is prepared for seal replacement in accordance with the work plan
  • 4.2 Seals are replaced in accordance with the work plan and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 All fastenings are torqued in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
  • 4.4 Machinery/plant is test run, monitored and adjusted as required in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
5 Complete the work
  • 5.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements
  • 5.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Work completion details are finalised in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3699 UTPNEG060A Install and maintain complex mechanical seals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE263 UEPMNT401B Install and maintain complex mechanical seals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S505 UEP40306 Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical) Qualification