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FLUID POWER - PNEUMATICS
Draw a diagram, and explain the
operating principles, of a simple
pneumatic power system
level:
2
credit:
3
final date for comment:
May 2008
expiry date:
December 2009
sub-field:
Mechanical Engineering
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to draw a
diagram of, and explain the operating principles of a simple
pneumatic power system.
entry information:
Recommended: Unit 20612, Demonstrate knowledge of
pneumatics and pneumatic power system, or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation by NZQA.
moderation option:
A national moderation system of regional panels and
assessor networks has been established by Competenz.
special notes:
1
The system designed for this unit standard must be of a
simple construction and may include but is not limited to
one each of the following air-production and airconsumption components: electric motor, compressor,
tank, double acting linear actuator or an air motor, two
directional control valve, line filter, tubing, pressure
regulator.
2
The diagram prepared for this unit standard must be of
a graphic symbol type as opposed to a cutaway
pictorial diagram. All graphics must conform with BS
2917-1:1993, ISO 1219-1:1991, Graphic symbols and
circuit diagrams for fluid power systems and
components: specification for graphic symbols.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2004
17344 version 2
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FLUID POWER - PNEUMATICS
Draw a diagram, and explain the
operating principles, of a simple
pneumatic power system
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Draw a diagram of a simple pneumatic power system.
performance criteria
1.1
System components are identified using correct graphic symbols.
1.2
The diagram shows the correct relationship between system components.
1.3
The diagram includes a list of all components and their basic specifications.
element 2
Explain the operating principles of a simple pneumatic power system.
Range:
components used in the system diagram.
performance criteria
2.1
The purpose of each component is explained in terms of its function within the
system.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
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Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
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FLUID POWER - PNEUMATICS
Draw a diagram, and explain the
operating principles, of a simple
pneumatic power system
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0013 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2004