AURKTA111 — Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems

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What an assessment for AURKTA111 must cover

78 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 46 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic system

1.1Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
1.2Identify required information for diagnosis activity
1.3Analyse diagnostic options and source testing strategy to identify cause of fault using workplace and manufacturer procedures
1.4Identify hazards and environmental issues associated with diagnose and repair activity, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
1.5Identify tools and equipment required for testing strategy and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures

2 Diagnose mobile plant hydraulic system

2.1Implement diagnostic tests set out in testing strategy according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements
2.2Identify cause of fault through analysis of diagnostic test results
2.3Confirm and report cause of fault according to workplace procedures
2.4Develop and report recommendations for necessary repairs according to workplace procedures

3 Repair mobile plant hydraulic system

3.1Identify required information for repair activity
3.2Identify tools, equipment and materials required for repair activity and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
3.3Carry out repairs according to workplace and manufacturer procedures, manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
3.4Carry out post-repair testing according to workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements

4 Complete work processes

4.1Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm machinery is ready for use
4.2Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
4.3Complete documentation according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

diagnose and repair a fault in the hydraulic systems of two different mobile plant or agricultural machinery, including:
removing, refitting or replacing at least two different types of hydraulic valves
removing, refitting or replacing at least one hydraulic cylinder
undertake at least two of any of the following in the course of the above work:
rebuild hydraulic cylinder
rebuild motor or pump
remove, refit or replace hose
remove, refit or replace pump
remove, refit or replace motor
remove, refit or replace accumulator

Knowledge evidence

methods to locate and interpret information required to diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems, including:
information provided by customers and supervisors
manufacturer specifications and procedures or equivalent documentation
Australian Standard 1101.1 Graphic symbols for general engineering, Part 1: Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
workplace procedures required to diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems, including:
establishing serviceability of tools and equipment
documentation procedures
housekeeping procedures, including:
examination of tools and equipment
storage of equipment
identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment
disposal of excess materials
recycling procedures
workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing mobile plant hydraulic systems, including procedures for:
using raising, lowering and supporting equipment
isolating and stabilising machines
working with stored hydraulic pressure
working with escaping high pressure oil
working with hot fluid hazards
environmental requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing mobile plant hydraulic systems, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of hydraulic fluid released from hydraulic systems
operating principles of hydraulic systems and associated components, including:
transmission of energy by hydraulic fluid
mechanical advantage
hydraulic circuits, including open and closed centred systems
temperature, force, pressure, area and flow
purpose and operation of systems and components, including:
reservoirs
gas loaded accumulators
pumps, including gear and piston
valves, including:
directional control, including valve banks
pressure control, including spike or circuit protection valving
flow control, including meter in and meter out
linear and rotary actuators
hoses, pipes fittings and couplings
heat exchangers
hydraulic fluids
hydraulic system schematics
diagnostic testing procedures for hydraulic systems, including:
applying and using a flow meter to diagnose faults by carrying out an in-line, bypass or Tee test to evaluate system components
visually inspecting hoses, pipes and connectors
oil sampling and contamination control
repair procedures for hydraulic systems, including procedures for removing, replacing, repairing and adjusting hydraulic system components
post-repair testing procedures for hydraulic systems, including:
operational functionality
flow testing

Foundation skills

Learning: Locates required sources of information efficiently Develops a sequenced plan for a specific task.
Reading: Organises and interprets technical information from workplace procedures, manufacturer procedures and manufacturer specifications Interprets hydraulic symbols and circuits.
Oral communication: Clarifies instructions Obtains information from customers and supervisors.
Numeracy: Measures hydraulic system components Uses mathematical operations Calculates deviations and tolerances from manufacturer specifications Reads hydraulic system pressures, forces, distances and temperature Interprets precision measuring equipment including, micrometers, vernier callipers, and flow, temperature and pressure gauges.
Planning and organising: Plans own work requirements Prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes Ensures tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
Technology: Uses specialised diagnostic equipment.

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