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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to fabricate fluid power hose assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Fluid power hose fabrication procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Options are analysed and selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Fabricate assembly
   • Fluid power hose and fittings are identified and selected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Fluid power hose is fabricated according to relevant industry standards, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Install and test assembly
   • Procedures and information for hose installation are sourced and interpreted
   • Fluid power hose is installed and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Test results are documented and reported according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and machinery is presented ready for use
   • 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
5. Prepare to fabricate fluid power hose assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Fluid power hose fabrication procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Options are analysed and selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Fabricate assembly
   • Fluid power hose and fittings are identified and selected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Fluid power hose is fabricated according to relevant industry standards, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
7. Install and test assembly
   • Procedures and information for hose installation are sourced and interpreted
   • Fluid power hose is installed and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Test results are documented and reported according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and machinery is presented ready for use
   • 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.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: working with fluids under pressure working with stored pressure hazards isolating and stabilising vehicle or machinery environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oil released from hydraulic hoses.

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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:

fabricate, test and install fluid power hose assemblies, using both field attachable and crimp fittings, on two of the following:

single wire braid hose

double wire braid hose

spiral wire hose.

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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 fabricating and installing fluid power hose assemblies, including procedures for:

working with fluids under pressure

working with stored pressure hazards

isolating and stabilising vehicle or machinery

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oil released from hydraulic hoses

requirements of industry standards for hydraulic hoses and connectors, including:

MDG 41 Guideline for Fluid Power System Safety at Mines

ISO 6805 Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for underground mining

SAE J517 Hydraulic Hose

application and purpose of hydraulic hoses, including:

hose sizes

hose working pressures

hydraulic hoses, including:

fabric braid

single wire braid hose

double wire braid hose

spiral wire hose, including multi-spiral wire hose

crimped and swaged hose fittings

field attachable hose fittings

couplers, connectors and fittings

fabrication procedures for fluid power hose assemblies

testing procedures for fluid power hose assemblies

installation procedures for fluid power hose assemblies, including routing of hydraulic hoses and pipes

post-repair testing procedures for fluid power hose assemblies, including visual and performance tests.

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