MEM18023B - Modify fluid power system operation

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: - obtaining, interpreting and analysing service/maintenance reports and system output information; - planning and sequencing operations; - checking and testing components/sub-assemblies for conformance to specification; - confirming design faults; - obtaining relevant information with respect to the modification requirements; - developing an appropriate action plan to overcome system problems; - undertaking modifications to fluid power systems where appropriate; - delegating work to appropriate personnel where appropriate and supervising work; - recording/reporting modifications to the fluid power system; - checking the operation of the modified/repaired fluid power system for compliance with operational specifications; - initiating and monitoring further corrective action, where applicable; - confirming that desired outcomes are achieved, and; - preparing evaluation reports on the modifications/repairs.Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge: - fluid power system performance, faults history and variations from operational specification; - faults attributable to poor design; - defective components/sub-assemblies; - appropriate test equipment and applications; - techniques for verifying design faults; - personnel to be consulted during the modification process; - sources of information relevant to the modification requirements; - the specifications pertaining to the selected modification/design option; - the modification/design options available to overcome system faults; - the cost and benefits associated with the available options; - the most appropriate modification/design option; - the procedures for undertaking the selected modification/design option; - replacement components conforming to predetermined specifications from manufacturer's catalogues; - the modifications to be undertaken; - the requirements for recording/reporting modifications to fluid power systems; - the revised operational specification of the fluid power system; - the frequency of checks for compliance against operational specifications; - the effectiveness and efficiency of the modifications/repairs; - any variations from operational specifications; - any further modifications/repairs that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the fluid power system; - personnel to whom recommendations are to be made; - the appropriate reporting requirements; - hazards and control measures associated with modifying fluid power system operation, including housekeeping, and; - safe work practices and procedures.