This unit (MEM18004) of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, locate faults, repair, overhaul, fit and adjust mechanical systems and equipment. It integrates the application of prerequisite diagnostic, maintenance and overhaul competencies and applies to situations where an integrated level of skills in maintenance and overhaul of mechanical systems and equipment is required. Where gland packing is required, unit MEM18013 Perform gland packing should also be selected. Where additional specialist skills are required select appropriate units. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit details

Location:
Sunshine
Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
MEM18004

Prerequisites

MEM09002 - Interpret technical drawing

MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling

MEM12023 - Perform engineering measurements

MEM12024 - Perform computations

MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM14006 - Plan work activities

MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information

MEM18001 - Use hand tools

MEM18002 - Use power tools/hand held operations

MEM18003 - Use tools for precision work

MEM18005 - Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

MEM18006 - Perform precision fitting of engineering components

MEM18007 - Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies

MEM18009 - Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

MEM18011 - Shut down and isolate machines/equipment

MEM18055 - Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

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Assessment

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines. Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills: - following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices; - identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists and drawings to maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment; - performing maintenance tasks on mechanical equipment, components or sub-assemblies in accordance with procedures; - assessing mechanical equipment, components and sub-assemblies visually and with appropriate test equipment to ensure correct function or determine malfunction and make adjustments according to procedures; - diagnosing and locating faults using appropriate diagnostic techniques, including visual inspection and use of test equipment, and localising fault condition to component level; - repairing or overhauling faulty equipment using appropriate fitting techniques and principles, tools, equipment and procedures and to manufacturers' or site specifications; - fitting and adjusting mechanical systems and equipment by applying sound fitting principles and techniques to specifications, and; - performing final adjustments and testing mechanical equipment for accuracy and correct function to align with operational specifications and return to service in accordance with work site procedures.Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge: - safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE); - preventative maintenance procedures; - functions of system/equipment and their operational requirements; - causes and symptoms of faults and failures; - system and equipment hazard identification and isolation procedures; - options for sourcing replacement parts; - consequences of incorrect adjustments; - procedures for testing the mechanical systems and equipment, and; - procedures for returning mechanical systems and equipment to service.

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