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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to undertake test
  2. Conduct test and analyse results
  3. Prepare for repair operation
  4. Repair pumping system
  5. Complete work and return unit to customer

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology and tools related to testing and repairing pumping systems

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor other workers and customers to report work outcomes and problems and to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders and to locate interpret and apply manufacturercomponent supplier information workplace policies and procedures

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly calculate time assess test results apply accurate measurements calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

problemsolving skills to the level required to plan and organise activities and establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate andor resolve problems and downtime and to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

operating principles of positive and nonpositive displacement pumping systems

chemical cleaning agents and HAZCHEM warnings

identification of the unit application purpose and operation

identification of component parts to include physical fluid gases and heat generation

types characteristics uses and limitations of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps

pressure and force and their relationship to each other

types and causes of problems in pumping systems

types and layout of servicerepair manuals hard copy and electronic

pump system service procedures

selection checking and use of tooling and equipment

manufacturer andor component supplier specifications

applicable commonwealth state or territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice including OHS and environment relevant to testing and repairing pumping systems

organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements reporting and recording procedures and work organisation and planning processes related to testing and repairing pumping systems

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

identify the application purpose and operation of the pumping system

select testing and repair methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

accurately interpret test results

conduct testing and repairs in accordance with workplace and manufacturercomponent supplier requirements

follow correct handling and disposal procedures for chemical cleaning agents

present repaired pumping system to customer in compliance with workplace requirements

complete workplace records

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements including specified Australian standards

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The following resources should be made available

a range of pumping systems and components

materials relevant to testing and repair of pumping systems

equipment hand and power tooling appropriate to testing and repair of pumping systems

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Pumping systems

Pumping systems may include:

centrifugal pumps as used for firefighting, irrigation and water transfer

high-pressure piston pumps as used in pressure cleaners

diaphragm pumps as used in orchard spraying

Pump system variables

Pump system variables may include:

heating devices as found in hot pressure washes

high-pressure low volume centrifugal

low-pressure high volume centrifugal

vane, rotor, piston and gear pumps

Servicing methods

Servicing methods may include:

on- and off-site testing and repair

isolation of faults, including internal and external leakage

dismantling, inspection and evaluation

replacement of components parts

assembly and completion of operational tests

adjustments

testing of unit for pressure, suction and discharge

communicating with customers

documenting and reporting on repairs and tests

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

specific service/repair and general workshop equipment and tooling

pressure gauges

flow meters

cleaning equipment

Materials

Materials may include:

spare parts

lubricants

cleaning materials

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to testing and repairing pumping systems

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to pumping systems

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian standards

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

pollution

noise

dust

clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements may include:

regulations, including Australian standards

internal organisational quality policies and procedures

enterprise operations and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures