MEM27021 — Maintain, fault find and repair stationary plant gas turbine engines

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 and work instructions

2 Inspect gas turbine engine system and components

• 2.1Determine normal gas turbine engine performance parameters from manufacturer specifications and workplace records
• 2.2Prepare engine for engine safe system inspection and operation in accordance with manufacturer specification
• 2.3Check gas turbine engine components visually for external and internal signs of defects
• 2.4Check pipes, cables and connections for wear and damage
• 2.5Perform appropriate diagnostic tests for engine and equipment type
• 2.6Identify faults from diagnostic test results
• 2.7Determine appropriate action to rectify faults

3 Test gas turbine engine system

• 3.1Identify test ports and connectors and connect test equipment
• 3.2Follow specified test procedure or run diagnostic program to access data on engine performance
• 3.3Test safety systems and emergency shut offs
• 3.4Identify faults and determine if related to engine, associated systems or control fault
• 3.5Trace fault to root cause
• 3.6Obtain specialist advice, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process

4 Service gas turbine engine

• 4.1Check and replace air and oil filters if required or to manufacturer schedule
• 4.2Test and adjust regulator, operation and safety controls
• 4.3Pressure test gas, oil, and air pipes and hoses and purge, as required
• 4.4Lubricate engine and components according to maintenance schedule
• 4.5Document engine service to workplace requirements

5 Rectify faults according to manufacturer specifications

• 5.1Assess components for abnormal wear or defects
• 5.2Replace faulty or worn components
• 5.3Remove corrosion where required
• 5.4Finish or re-finish metal surfaces through polishing, lapping and blending of damage area or other specified process
• 5.5Apply required surface treatments
• 5.6Test engine and make any required post-repair adjustments

6 Install new, repaired or replacement engine

• 6.1Locate and fix engine according to manufacturer specifications
• 6.2Refit ancillary components and equipment systems
• 6.3Check and adjust lubricants, coolant, fuel and other required fluids
• 6.4Test run engine and make any required post-installation adjustments

7 Complete repair or installation

• 7.1Clean work area and dispose of non-recyclable material according to workplace and environmental requirements
• 7.2Collect and store recyclable material in appropriate containers
• 7.3Check and store tools and equipment
• 7.4Document and report engine repair or replacement according to workplace procedure

What does an assessment tool for MEM27021 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM27021 needs to address all 58 unit components: 7 elements with 36 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 12 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 MEM27021?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM27021 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.

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