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Conduct complex levelling and alignment

Conduct complex levelling and alignment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT402
State Code
OAH89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct levelling and the advanced alignment of power generation plant and machinery, this may include high speed rotating plant.Levellingis the process in which differences in height between two or more points are determined. Alignmentis placing or arranging in a straight line, this can include adjusting parts of a mechanism to produce a required relationship or orientation.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare work, perform alignments andcomplete all work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work as a maintenance operative in a power generation facility. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Resources are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures for compliance with job specification
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and manual are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with the job specification
  • 1.6 Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Perform alignment
  • 2.1 Isolations for work are confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Measurements are taken, and recorded, to facilitate compliance with manufacturers' specifications and job requirements
  • 2.3 Levelling and alignment calculations are performed, and sketches are made, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Power generation plant and machinery is levelled and aligned, and adjustments are made, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure compliance with manufacturers' specifications
  • 2.5 Final alignment inspections are undertaken, and fastenings are torqued, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  • 2.6 Power generation plant and machinery is test run, monitored and adjusted, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specifications
3 Complete work
  • 3.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE264 UEPMNT402B Conduct complex levelling and alignment Unit of competency