UNIT

MEM18071Connect and disconnect fluid conveying system components

Release 1Current

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18071B Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2

Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to safely remove and replace a range of fluid conveying components and assemblies, and inspect/test fluid conveying assemblies.

It applies to repairs and replacement to pressure and suction systems on fixed and mobile plant/equipment, including marine, heavy plant and manufacturing plant applications with system pressures range of 10.5 MPa to 35 MPa, ranging up to 70 MPa.

Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.

This unit should not be selected when unit MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components or unit MEM27017 Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant has already been selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band: A

Unit Weight: 2

Pre-requisite Unit

MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

MEM13003

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

MEM18001

Use hand tools

Competency Field

Maintenance and diagnostics

Range of Conditions

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Fluid conveying applications include one (1) or more of the following:

hydraulic

pneumatic

water

gas

acids/corrosives/alkalines

abrasives

petroleum

other dry/wet media

Potentially hazardous situations/ conditions include one (1) or more of the following:

accumulated pressure

contamination

fluid handling

Components and assemblies include one (1) or more of the following:

high pressure seals

seats

hoses

tubes

pipes

fittings

connectors

adaptors and anchors

other associated attachments

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18071B Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components

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