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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to set up controls on complex fluid systems.
   • OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
   • Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
   • The extent of the work to be undertaken is determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultations with relevant persons
   • Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work.
   • Effective strategies are determined to ensure solutions developed and related implementation is carried out efficiently.
2. Set up controls on complex fluid systems
   • OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
   • Knowledge of complex controls and integrated fluid systems are applied to developing analytical solutions to machine parameters and operation.
   • Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to each control circuit and fluid device are obtained in accordance with established procedures.
   • Approaches to setting up, maintenance and/or modification are carried out to provide the most effective solution(s).
   • Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively consistent with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy.
   • Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards
3. Document and report on the results of the set up and actions taken.
   • Solutions to set up, maintenance activity and/or modification are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary.
   • Set-up, maintenance activity and/or modification is documented including details of all findings, calculations and assumptions.
   • Set-up, maintenance activity and/or modification is reported to appropriate personnel to establish suitable action to be taken based on findings.
   • Justification for findings and any actions to be undertaken in relation to the work activity is documented for inclusion in work/project or development records in accordance with professional standards.

Required Skills

This describes the required skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and setting up controls on complex fluid systems All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies
KSEIA	Complex fluid control systems
	Evidence shall show an understanding of advanced fluid mechanics to an extent indicated by the following aspects
T	The relationship between Reynolds Number and flow regime
T	Head loss in pipes and fittings and system head curves
T	Head loss in parallel and serial pipes and how systems can be reduced to an equivalent single pipe system for analytical purposes
T	Flow rates through open channels
T	Positive displacement and rotodynamics of fluid machinery
T	Duty point for a pump in a system including flow rate and head pressure
T	Cavitations and the influence of inlet system design and fluid temperature and pressure on cavitations
T	Circuits and operation of fluid hydraulic componentry in a system
T	Technical specifications and associated data for the selection of hydraulic components for machine control operation
T	Installation requirements for the installation commissioning and testing hydraulic components and systems

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment In some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment Activities associated with normal everyday work influence howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
	Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Demonstrate an understanding of the required skills and knowledge as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below Set up controls on complex fluid systems as described in and including
	A	Understanding the operation of electronic and hydraulic controls
	B	Forming effective strategies for analysing circuit and hydraulic performance
	C	Obtaining circuit control and hydraulic parameters specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each situation
	D	Testing the results of the analysis
	E	Documenting instruction for implementing any actions resulting from the analysis that incorporates risk control measure to be followed
	F	Documenting justification of actions to be implemented in accordance with professional standards
	G	Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required skills and knowledge to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items
	Note Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include OHS policy and work procedures and instructions Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment Note Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment the conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to setting up controls on complex fluid systems

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

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Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit must be demonstrated in relation to setting up electronically controlled fluid operated complex systems on at least 2 types of machines. Note. Typical circuits are those encountered in meeting performance requirements and compliance standards, revising a machine operating parameters and dealing with machine malfunctions Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

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