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Evidence Guide: MEM18009B - Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

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MEM18009B - Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Undertake levelling and alignment measurements/readings

  1. Principles of levelling and alignment are understood and utilised.
  2. Task requirements are determined by inspection of equipment to be levelled and/or components to be aligned.
  3. The correct appropriate levelling and/or alignment procedure is selected.
  4. Correct and appropriate levelling or alignment devices/equipment are selected and set up to standard operating procedures or manufacturers' recommendation.
  5. Measurements/readings are taken accurately and recorded correctly to standard operating procedures.
Principles of levelling and alignment are understood and utilised.

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Task requirements are determined by inspection of equipment to be levelled and/or components to be aligned.

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The correct appropriate levelling and/or alignment procedure is selected.

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Correct and appropriate levelling or alignment devices/equipment are selected and set up to standard operating procedures or manufacturers' recommendation.

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Measurements/readings are taken accurately and recorded correctly to standard operating procedures.

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Perform levelling and/or alignment tasks

  1. Correct and appropriate engineering principles, techniques, tools and equipment are selected.
  2. Levelling realignment calculations are performed using correct and appropriate method for levelling/alignment application.
  3. Equipment is levelled to specifications using correct and appropriate techniques
  4. Levelling and alignment task is completed to specifications.
Correct and appropriate engineering principles, techniques, tools and equipment are selected.

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Levelling realignment calculations are performed using correct and appropriate method for levelling/alignment application.

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Equipment is levelled to specifications using correct and appropriate techniques

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Levelling and alignment task is completed to specifications.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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, supervisor's 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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 measurements/readings

performing levelling/alignment calculations

setting up levelling/aligning equipment

completing levelling and/or alignment tasks

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

principles of levelling and alignment

numerical operations, geometry and calculations/formulae for levelling and alignment

effects on equipment performance and life of non-level or out of alignment components

techniques, tools, equipment and procedures to carry out the levelling and/or 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

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