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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine requirements
  2. Troubleshoot instrument system components
  3. Dismantle and inspect instrument system components
  4. Repair and/or modify instrument system components
  5. Assemble, test and adjust instrument system components

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying relevant OHS practices

using approved repairoverhaul procedures and processes relating to instrument system components

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for

mechanical instruments

electromechanical instruments

instrument sensors

applying logic processes and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate components faults

performing component testing to isolateconfirm component fault and assess postrepairoverhaul serviceability

correctly disassembling inspecting component parts repairing replacingmodifying component parts and assembling components listed above

correctly interpreting instrument and display information symbols and readings

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

component and system operation

explaining the basic function and operation of the following components to enable testing for fault isolationconfirmation to determine repair or overhaul requirements and serviceability status postrepair or overhaul

mechanical instruments

electromechanical instruments

instrument sensors

explaining basic principlesfunctions relating to the above components and associated with

AC and DC synchronous systems

servomechanisms

gyroscopes

vacuum and pressurebased indication methods pitotstatic and pressurisation

advanced analogue fundamentals

electromechanical sensor signal generation

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to repair and overhaul instrument system components in accordance with maintenance manuals and regulatoryindustry procedures while observing all relevant safety precautions

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

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair or overhaul applications associated with instrument system components It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed understood and complied with Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications allowable limits and apply them in practice is critical

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range from within the components listed in the Range Statement

Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of the components listed in the Range Statement This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or where appropriate an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment


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

System components

System components may include:

general instrument components, including mechanical instruments, electro-mechanical instruments and sensors

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance

individual or team-related activities

complex testing and adjusting of components, and where this is undertaken, may be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level

Procedures and requirements

Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise