Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify scope of repair and/or fit required
- Operational specifications for components are obtained from appropriate source and are interpreted and understood
- Operation and condition of components are assessed against specifications
- Faulty/worn components are identified
- Causes of faults are determined using appropriate engineering principles, techniques, procedures, tools and equipment
- Repair, replacement, adjustment or manufacture requirements are determined
- Repair/replace faulty components
- Manufacture parts/components
- Parts/component specifications are determined from appropriate source
- Materials are selected to meet specification requirements
- New components are produced in conformance to specifications using appropriate workshop practices
- Completed components are inspected for compliance with dimensions
- Where appropriate, component parts are marked for identification prior to assembly
- Fit engineering components into assemblies or sub-assemblies
- Fitting requirements and sequence of assembly are determined
- Appropriate fitting principles and techniques are applied in the preparation and assembly of component parts using fastening equipment and methods which ensures conformance to specifications, operational performance, quality and safety
- Using acceptable engineering practices, correct gland packing, jointing/gasket materials are selected and applied correctly in conformance to specifications and operational requirements
- Correct lubrication requirements are determined by appropriate means and attended to where applicable
- Final adjustments are performed on component assembly to meet operational specifications using acceptable engineering principles, fitting techniques and procedures
- Check operation of repaired components/unit
- Components/unit are checked under operational conditions for compliance to operational specifications using acceptable engineering principles to standard operating procedures
- Out of specification modification/alterations are approved by appropriate authority and are recorded and documented to standard operating procedures
- Final component assembly is commissioned and returned to service according to standard operating procedures