MEM18005 — Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
• 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2 Perform routine bearing checks during operation and non-operation

• 2.1Inspect bearing installation and determine task requirements
• 2.2Check bearing installation during operation using standard procedures of listening, feeling and observing, and using appropriate test equipment
• 2.3Check seal condition for seal and wear leaks
• 2.4Check lubricating devices for correct operation

3 Diagnose bearing faults

• 3.1Perform visual and sensory inspection of bearing arrangement
• 3.2Test bearings for correct operation and malfunction using manufacturers’ specifications and diagnostic equipment
• 3.3Identify faulty bearings for replacement
• 3.4Identify causes of failure
• 3.5Take corrective action to avoid recurrences, where necessary

4 Identify bearing requirements for replacement or installation

• 4.1Inspect bearing installation and determine task requirements
• 4.2Determine operational function of bearings to be installed or replaced

5 Remove bearings

• 5.1Determine bearing removal techniques and tools
• 5.2Remove bearings from shafts or bearing housings with minimal damage to components
• 5.3Inspect condition of serviceable items using measuring and test equipment
• 5.4Repair serviceable items using engineering techniques, tools and equipment

6 Install plain bearings

• 6.1Select standard replaceable items for plain, wrapped, flanged, split bush and thrust bearings from manufacturers’ parts lists, catalogues or engineering drawings
• 6.2Select installation techniques and tools
• 6.3Size bearings to correct clearance
• 6.4Cater for lubrication requirements to meet specification and/or application requirements
• 6.5Fit and tension down bearings and run according to manufacturers’ recommendations or SOPs
• 6.6Check final clearance, adjustments and lubrication and take corrective action, if necessary

7 Install anti-friction bearings

• 7.1Select standard replaceable ball and roller anti-friction bearings from manufacturers’ catalogues, spare parts lists or interpret from engineering drawing to meet specifications
• 7.2Determine bearing inside/outside diameters from specifications or manufacturers’ catalogue and check using measuring instruments
• 7.3Check shafts and housings size for correct fit and clearances
• 7.4Select installation techniques
• 7.5Fit bearings to shafts or housings
• 7.6Seal and cap bearings to specifications, where required

What does an assessment tool for MEM18005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM18005 needs to address all 46 unit components: 7 elements with 31 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM18005?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM18005 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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