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MEM234032A
Manage fluid power related technologies in an enterprise
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to a technician who is providing technical leadership in the installation, maintenance and quality, productivity enhancement of fluid-related technologies in an enterprise, including fluid power control systems; hydraulic systems, including hydrostatic transmissions, proportional and servo valve control; and programmable logic controller (PLC) control.
The unit covers the fluid power technologies in equipment, such as robotics; fluid power drives; mobile equipment using fluid power; such as earthmoving equipment, compressors, pumps, and compressed air distribution systems across all forms of manufacturing and engineering.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to provide high level technical leadership to other members in the installation, commissioning or modification team. The other members of the team will normally include engineering tradespersons and may also include technicians and production personnel.
The unit complements the more general technical leadership and management skills found in MEM234001A Plan and manage engineering-related projects or operations. Informal technical or engineering advice situations are covered by the unit MEM234030A Provide specialised technical and engineering guidance to other technical employees.
This unit does not supply all technical skills and knowledge required for fluid power related tasks. The required technical skills will depend on the particular task and will normally be covered through the combined skills and knowledge of the team. However, the unit presumes engineering skill and knowledge to at least Advanced Diploma level.
This unit of competency covers the skills required to provide a technical leadership role in the installation, maintenance and productivity, quality enhancement of fluid-related technologies in an enterprise.
It includes awareness of current options and trends in fluid power design, interpreting manufacturer specifications, production requirements, implications of relevant regulations, internal or external client brief, liaison with designers and ensuring that team members are aware of technical and performance requirements.
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