Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates unit 10.6a and 18.4a of the
National Metal and Engineering Industry Competency Standards
Complex pumps may include multistage boiler feed pumps and circulation pumps, gas turbine compressors, multistage hydrogen compressors
Pump drives may include electrical, internal combustion, hydraulic, pneumatic or steam
Tools may include micrometers, verniers, dial test indicators, slip gauges, hand tools, hydraulic spanners, customised mandrels, digital height gauges, internal micrometers, depth gauges, air grinders, jigs and fixtures, customised spanners, thermal blankets, induction heaters, thermal crayons, digital thermometers, oxyacetylene gear and appropriate lifting devices
Details of maintenance may be clarified by diagnosis and workplace inspectioncan include repair, inspection, modification, lubrication, servicing, test running, identifying and replacing defective components
Plant and equipment may include jigs for dismantling and oxyacetylene heating equipment
Materials may include liquid nitrogen
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets, on device labelling updates and reporting and/or documenting equipment defects
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise and oil
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Preparation and planning of work
Removal techniques
Maintenance techniques and procedures
Installation techniques and procedures
Completion of work procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Pumps and compressors; Precision measuring equipment; Seals and gaskets; Bearings (anti-friction) ; White metal and tilting pad bearings; Occupational health and safety standards; Quality assurance/quality control; Specialised tools and jigs; Advanced balancing, levelling and alignment techniques; Rigging and lifting equipment; Materials and components of pumps; Fluid dynamics; Torque techniques; Technical drawings and data; Data recording techniques; Hand and portable power tools; Diagnostic and testing techniques; Protective coatings; Heating techniques; Defined tolerances and fits; Isolation procedures; Insulation materials; Complex/multistage pumps, compressors; Communication principles
The ability to:
Identify and use precision measuring equipment; Manufacture and install seals and gaskets; Apply fluid dynamics principles; Install bearings (anti-friction and plain); Use specialised tools and jigs; Apply advanced level and alignment techniques; Use technical drawings and data; Identify and select materials and components; Apply data analysis techniques; Identify and apply correct torque techniques; Use hand and portable hand tools; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Use heatapplication equipment; Apply dismantling and reassembling techniques; Work to defined tolerances; Apply occupational health and safety procedures; Recognise worn/damaged components; Apply effective maintenance procedures; Install white metal and tilting pad bearings; Communicate effectively.