Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to assemble, install and test pneumatic system components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Assembly, installation and test procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Carry out assembly and installation activities
   • Pneumatic system components are assembled according to job requirements
   • Components are installed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Components are adjusted according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or system
3. Test pneumatic system
   • Testing procedures and information are sourced and interpreted from manufacturer procedures and specifications
   • System tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Post-assembly testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and pneumatic system 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 assemble, install and test pneumatic system components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Assembly, installation and test procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Carry out assembly and installation activities
   • Pneumatic system components are assembled according to job requirements
   • Components are installed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Components are adjusted according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or system
7. Test pneumatic system
   • Testing procedures and information are sourced and interpreted from manufacturer procedures and specifications
   • System tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Post-assembly testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and pneumatic system 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 dealing with stored pressure hazards environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids released from the system.

---

Performance Evidence

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

assemble and install two different pneumatic system components, in which the work must involve adjusting and testing the installed pneumatic system.

---

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to relating to assembling and installing pneumatic systems, including procedures for dealing with stored pressure hazards

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids released from the system

types and applications of pneumatic systems

types, application and operation of pneumatic system components, including:

compressors

linear actuators

rotary actuators

drive motors

lines, hoses and couplings

control valves

pneumatic system assembly and installation procedures

key features of pneumatic system schematic diagrams and symbols

key features of engineering drawings relating to pneumatic systems

post-installation testing procedures.

---