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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to service air compressor
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspection and servicing procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Service air compressor and tank
   • Service and adjustments of air compressor and tank are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
3. Service pressure regulator, filter and air line
   • Service and adjustments of pressure regulator, filter and air line are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and air compressor 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 service air compressor
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspection and servicing procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Service air compressor and tank
   • Service and adjustments of air compressor and tank are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
7. Service pressure regulator, filter and air line
   • Service and adjustments of pressure regulator, filter and air line are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and air compressor 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.

Service must include:	fluids and lubricating oil compressor filters water traps and filters adjustments and operational testing visual inspections completing service records.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment(PPE) working with stored energy, compressed air, and rotating shafts, belts and pulleys environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of air compressor oils and fluids.
Post-service testing must include:	compressor cut-out pressure minimising unintended air loss automatic timing switch adjustment.

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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:

inspect and service two different air compressor systems, in which the work must involve the following system components:

air compressor motor

air compressor tank

drive system

pressure regulator

water trap and filters

air lines and fittings.

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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 servicing air compressors and air lines, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

working with stored energy, compressed air, and rotating shafts, belts and pulleys

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of air compressor oils and fluids

types of air compressors and principles of operation, including:

single stage reciprocating compressors

rotary screw compressors

identification, function and operation of air compressor system and components specified in the performance evidence

types and applications of air compressor lubricants

procedures for final inspection of air compressors and air lines, including:

compressor cut-out pressure

minimising unintended air loss

automatic timing switch adjustment.

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