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Maintain hydraulic system components

Maintain hydraulic system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18020
State Code
OAU74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to check hydraulic system components, identify, and repair or replace faulty components.Hydraulic system components are identified and inspected and assessed using fluid power principles to predetermined specifications interpreted from data sheets and circuits diagrams.Where straightforward removals/replacement of components from a hydraulic 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: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 hydraulic 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 and repair or replace faulty hydraulic 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 test for correct operation and assessment against specifications
  • 3.5 Confirm correct operation of the hydraulic system according to SOPs
  • 3.6 Adopt appropriate follow-up procedures
  • 3.7 Complete service reports
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5564 MEM18020B Maintain hydraulic system components Unit of competency