MEM18019B - Maintain pneumatic systems

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Unit code: MEM18019B | Study level: TAFE
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(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit covers undertaking preventive maintenance
checks/adjustments on pneumatic systems, and fault finding,
replacing, repairing or overhauling, and recommissioning
pneumatic systems.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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:

  • preparing pneumatic system components for inspection/preventative maintenance;
  • inspecting and testing pneumatic system and components;
  • performing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks;
  • performing repairs on the pneumatic system/components as required;
  • visually inspecting pneumatic system and its components;
  • consulting system operator with respect to the fault being investigated;
  • obtaining and interpreting maintenance reports;
  • checking/testing pneumatic system/component operation;
  • verifying/confirming apparent faults/malfunctions;
  • documenting or reporting verified faults/malfunctions;
  • initiating repair/overhaul of the pneumatic system;
  • isolating and depressurising pneumatic system;
  • checking pneumatic system to ensure isolation and depressurisation;
  • tagging isolated pneumatic system;
  • removing pneumatic components/sub-assembly from the system;
  • dismantling pneumatic components/sub-assemblies;
  • examining pneumatic components/sub-assemblies and their parts;
  • selecting replacement parts selected from manufacturers' catalogues;
  • overhauling faulty items;
  • refitting pneumatic component/sub-assembly into the system;
  • testing pneumatic component/sub-assembly for correct operation;
  • recommissioning pneumatic system/sub-assembly to specification;
  • checking/testing pneumatic system/sub-assembly for correct operation;
  • initiating follow-up procedures, and;
  • updating and completing maintenance records/reports.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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