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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install hydraulic system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Hydraulic system installation procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Install hydraulic system
   • System is checked for correct application and components are checked for damage
   • System is installed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Installed system is tested for correct operation and required adjustments are made according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • System is re-tested in normal operating conditions and final adjustments are made
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or system is presented ready for use, including ensuring that protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to install hydraulic system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Hydraulic system installation procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Installation options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
5. Install hydraulic system
   • System is checked for correct application and components are checked for damage
   • System is installed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Installed system is tested for correct operation and required adjustments are made according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • System is re-tested in normal operating conditions and final adjustments are made
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or system is presented ready for use, including ensuring that protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Hydraulic system must include:	actuators hoses, pipes fittings and couplings control valves arms and pads.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: using raising, lowering and supporting equipment isolating and stabilising machines working with stored hydraulic pressure working with escaping high pressure oil environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluid released from hydraulic systems.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

install one hydraulic system in vehicle or machinery to specified applications, including:

assembling hydraulic system

adjusting and testing hydraulic system.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to installing hydraulic systems, including procedures for:

using raising, lowering and supporting equipment

isolating and stabilising machines

working with stored hydraulic pressure

working with escaping high pressure oil

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluid released from hydraulic systems.

requirements of AS 1101.1 Graphic symbols for general engineering, Part 1: Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

requirements of Mechanical Design Guideline (MDG) 41 for Fluid Power Safety at Mines

hydraulic system installation diagrams and schematics

principles of hydraulic systems and components, including actuators, conductors, pressure flow and direction control systems

identification, application and operation of hydraulic systems, including:

linear actuators

rotary actuators

hoses, pipes fittings and couplings

control valves

arms and pads

procedures for installing hydraulic systems in vehicles and machinery

procedures for adjusting, tuning and testing the installation of hydraulic systems in vehicles or machinery.

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