Assess the performance and condition of mechanical plant and equipment

This standard is about your competence in assessing the performance and
condition of Mechanical plant and equipment using all available sources of
information. You will be required to check that you have all the necessary
data, complete the assessment and analyse the results by comparing with
norms and previous records. To record the results you will follow company
procedures and your organisation's safe working practices at all times and
working within the work permit procedures.
This standard deals with the following:
1 Assess the performance and condition of mechanical plant and equipment
During this work you must take account of the relevant installation procedures
and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
COGPEM47

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P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other
relevant regulations and guidelines
P2 ensure that you have the necessary test data on which to conduct the
assessment
P3 carry out the assessment using all relevant data and valid methods
P4 check that the assessment provides clear and accurate information
P5 compare current performances and condition data with that from previous
assessments
P6 identify and report the implications arising from the assessments
P7 record the results of the assessments in the appropriate format

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K1 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of what your
responsibilities are in respect of Health, Safety and Environment. This should
include the limits of your personal responsibility, your legal responsibility for
your own health and safety and the health and safety of others
K2 you must have a working knowledge of the relevant regulations and the
safe working practices and procedures required within your work area
K3 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of equipment
operating and test specifications including manufacturers' and company
specifications
K4 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the equipment
monitoring methods and procedures including the types of data provided from
monitoring, which methods can verify data and why it is important to do so
K5 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the assessment
methods and techniques for specific data and plant and equipment, and the
factors that have to be taken into account when assessing performance of
specific plant and equipment
K6 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the reporting
documentation and control procedures including how to present results of the
assessment, and who should receive the results and implications of
assessments

K7 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of your
responsibilities with regard to the reporting lines and procedures in your
working environment

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1. The level and extent of responsibility extends to selecting and modifying
   methods at your discretion to optimise the effectiveness of the monitoring and
   assessment undertaken in the conditions applying. In some cases, you may
   still be expected to refer to others for final authorisations, even though you
   remain responsible for identifying and implementing decisions.
2. The type of assets to be assessed involve multiple technology or are of a
   single technology interacting with other plant and equipment in a dynamic
   manner. Typical assets could include:
   1. Prime movers
   2. Distribution systems
   3. Transmissions systems and components
3. The type of data to be analysed covers:
   1. Vibration
   2. Temperature
   3. Current
   4. Voltage
4. The analysis methods to be used covers:
   1. Comparison to manufacturers' specification
   2. Historical
   3. Maintenance records
   4. Trend analysis
5. The complexity of monitoring information to be used could include motor,
   plant or equipment tests as advised by company procedures. The information
   gained will vary in complexity and depend on the assessment being carried
   out. The information gathered will be used in various ways as dictated by the
   test or company procedures.
   1. Run down and up time.

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1. The level and extent of responsibility extends to selecting and modifying
   methods at your discretion to optimise the effectiveness of the monitoring and
   assessment undertaken in the conditions applying. In some cases, you may
   still be expected to refer to others for final authorisations, even though you
   remain responsible for identifying and implementing decisions.
2. The type of assets to be assessed involve multiple technology or are of a
   single technology interacting with other plant and equipment in a dynamic
   manner. Typical assets could include:
   1. Prime movers
   2. Distribution systems
   3. Transmissions systems and components
3. The type of data to be analysed covers:
   1. Vibration
   2. Temperature
   3. Current
   4. Voltage
4. The analysis methods to be used covers:
   1. Comparison to manufacturers' specification
   2. Historical
   3. Maintenance records
   4. Trend analysis
5. The complexity of monitoring information to be used could include motor,
   plant or equipment tests as advised by company procedures. The information
   gained will vary in complexity and depend on the assessment being carried
   out. The information gathered will be used in various ways as dictated by the
   test or company procedures.
   1. Run down and up time.

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The Knowledge and Understanding levels expressed indicate the minimum
level of knowledge and understanding sufficient to perform your role in a
manner that would normally be associated with the minimum acceptable
performance of a competent person undertaking your role.

The expression ”working knowledge and understanding” indicates you are
able to:

1. Identify and apply relevant information, procedures and practices to your
   usual role in your expected working environments needing only occasional
   recourse to reference materials
2. Describe, in your own words, the principles underlying your working
   methods. This does not mean the ability to quote “Chapter and verse”. Rather
   you must know what supporting information is available, how and where to
   find it and from whom to seek further guidance and information confirm any
   additional required detail
3. Interpret and apply the information obtained to your role, your working
   practice and in your expected working environment

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2022

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Current

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Original

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Cogent

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MPS Mech 8

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Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies

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assess, performance, condition, practices, procedures, data, mechanical, plant, equipment

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