| 1 | 1a. Test fluid power equipment and systems | 1.1 | Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines |
| 1.2 | Carry out all of the following during the testing activities: • plan the testing activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working • obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers drawings and testing documentation • adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work • adhere to company-specific contamination and control procedures at all times • ensure the safe isolation of equipment • provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the maintenance area • check all tools and test equipment are in date for calibration • carry out the testing activities using appropriate techniques and procedures • reconnect and return system to service on completion of activities • dispose of waste items in a safe and environmentally acceptable ... |
| 1.3 | ... manner and leave the work area in a safe condition |
| 1.4 | Carry out tests on two of the following fluid power systems: • pneumatic • hydraulic • vacuum |
| 1.5 | Test two types of fluid power generation/consumption equipment from the following: • gear pumps/motor • compressor • vane pumps/motor • piston pumps/motor |
| 1.6 | Follow the appropriate procedures for use of tools and equipment to carry out the required tests |
| 1.7 | Carry out all of the following checks to ensure the accuracy and quality of the tests carried out: • the test equipment is correctly calibrated • the test equipment used is appropriate for the tests being carried out • test procedures used are as recommended in the appropriate specifications • test equipment is operated within its specification range |
| 1.8 | Set up and carry out the tests using the correct procedures and within agreed timescales |
| 1.9 | Test four types of fluid power valve equipment from: • flow • pressure • directional • pilot • memory • non-return • proportional valve • solenoid |
| 2 | 1b. Test fluid power equipment and systems (continued) | 2.1 | Test two of the following types of fluid power actuator equipment: • cylinders • motors (air/hydraulic) • semi-rotary actuators |
| 2.2 | Test three of the following types of fluid power conditioning equipment: • coolers • lubricators • heaters • storage • dryers • filters |
| 2.3 | Test fluid power systems equipment using tools or test equipment, to include three of the following: • pressure devices • testing rigs • flushing blocks • flushing pipes • bleeding equipment • blanking equipment • sampling devices |
| 2.4 | Carry out three of the following types of test: • pressure test • leak test • time • flow • electrical signal • pilot test • fluid contamination test • sequence |
| 2.5 | Record the results of the tests in the appropriate format |
| 2.6 | Provide a record/report of the test outcome, using one of the following: • preventative maintenance log/report • company-specific reporting procedure • inspection/test schedule • specific test report |
| 2.7 | Review the results and carry out further tests if necessary |
| 3 | 2a. Know how to test fluid power equipment and systems | 3.1 | Describe the health and safety requirements of the work area where they are carrying out the activities, and the responsibility these requirements place on the learner |
| 3.2 | Describe the equipment isolation procedure or permit-to-work procedure that applies to the testing activities, and the safety procedures that must be carried out before work is started on the equipment |
| 3.3 | Describe the specific safety practices and procedures that they need to observe when testing fluid power systems, including any specific legislation, regulations/codes of practice for the activities, equipment or materials |
| 3.4 | Describe the importance of following the correct de-contamination procedure |
| 3.5 | Describe the hazards associated with testing fluid power equipment (such as handling hydraulic fluids, stored pressures, moving cylinders or equipment), and how to minimise these and reduce any risks |
| 3.6 | Describe the importance of wearing protective clothing and other appropriate safety equipment during the testing activities |
| 3.7 | Describe the how to obtain and interpret drawings, circuit and physical layouts, charts, specifications, manufacturers’ manuals, history/maintenance reports, graphical symbols for fluid power circuits, and other documents needed for the testing activities |
| 3.8 | Describe the test specifications of the systems they are working on, their interpretation and currency/issue checks |
| 3.9 | Describe the basic principles of how the circuit/equipment functions, operation and application of the individual units/components and their interrelations with other components and assemblies |
| 3.10 | Describe the types of test equipment to be used, and their selection for particular tests |
| 3.11 | Describe the importance of checking the equipment is within current calibration dates, and the procedure for getting the test instruments correctly calibrated |
| 4 | 2b. Know how to test fluid power equipment and systems (continued) | 4.1 | Explain how the test equipment is connected into the circuit, and the methods of doing this |
| 4.2 | Describe the techniques, methods and procedures to be used during the tests |
| 4.3 | Explain how to Display/record test results, and the documentation used |
| 4.4 | Explain how to create and apply logic or sequential charts/tables |
| 4.5 | Describe the authorisation systems for changes to test procedures |
| 4.6 | Explain how to interpret the test readings obtained, and the significance of the readings gained |
| 4.7 | Describe the importance of ensuring that test equipment is used only for its intended purpose and within its specified range and limits |
| 4.8 | Describe the potential problems or errors that may occur and that could affect the test results |
| 4.9 | Describe the environmental control and company operating procedures relating to the testing activities |
| 4.10 | Describe the documentation required and the procedures to be followed on completion of the tests |
| 4.11 | Describe the extent of their own authority and to whom they should report if they have problems that they cannot resolve |
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