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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Undertake levelling and alignment measurements/readings
   • Principles of levelling and alignment are understood and utilised.
   • Task requirements are determined by inspection of equipment to be levelled and/or components to be aligned.
   • The correct appropriate levelling and/or alignment procedure is selected.
   • Correct and appropriate levelling or alignment devices/equipment are selected and set up to standard operating procedures or manufacturers' recommendation.
   • Measurements/readings are taken accurately and recorded correctly to standard operating procedures.
2. Perform levelling and/or alignment tasks
   • Correct and appropriate engineering principles, techniques, tools and equipment are selected.
   • Levelling realignment calculations are performed using correct and appropriate method for levelling/alignment application.
   • Equipment is levelled to specifications using correct and appropriate techniques
   • Levelling and alignment task is completed to specifications.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in reading interpreting and following information on standard operating procedures manufacturer recommendations drawings and other applicable reference documents taking levelling and alignment measurementsreadings performing levellingalignment calculations setting up levellingaligning equipment completing levelling andor alignment tasks

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of principles of levelling and alignment numerical operations geometry and calculationsformulae for levelling and alignment effects on equipment performance and life of nonlevel or out of alignment components techniques tools equipment and procedures to carry out the levelling andor alignment reasons for selecting tools techniques and equipment hazards and control measures associated with levelling and alignment use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

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 level and align machines and engineering components Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with levelling and aligning machines and engineering components or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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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.
Levelling and/or alignment procedures	Face and rim, reverse indicator, use of jacking bolts and shimming material, straight edge and feeler gauge, use of levelling equipment, etc.
Levelling and alignment devices/equipment	Precision levels, spirit levels, line levels, optical levels, electronic levels, laser levels, dial indicators, special type dial indicator fixtures, magnetic bases, feeler gauges, bench centres, vee blocks, plumb line, folding wedges, straight edges, shimpack materials, dumpy levels etc.
Level or realignment calculation	Performed using the most appropriate means for the type of application being performed
Specifications	Obtained from engineering drawings, data sheets or manufacturers' specifications

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