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Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Mechatronics Technology · Level 5  ·  6 Chapters

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Chapters

1
Observe occupational health and safety
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2
Troubleshoot electro-mechanical faults
7 topics
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3
Service and/or repair electrical systems
9 topics
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Service and/or repair mechanical systems
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Test electro-mechanical systems
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6
Schedule maintenance of electro-mechanical systems
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What Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance covers: 47 main topics in 6 chapters

1. Observe occupational health and safety

  1. 1.1 Types, selection, and correct use of PPE
  2. 1.2 Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures for electrical and mechanical isolation
  3. 1.3 Industrial safety signs and hazard labelling (colour codes, symbols, placement)
  4. 1.4 Safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances (lubricants, solvents, asbestos materials). verification

2. Troubleshoot electro-mechanical faults

  1. 2.1 Troubleshooting methodologies: sequential, half-split, and functional approaches
  2. 2.2 Fault diagnosis principles: symptom identification, root cause analysis, and use of FMEA
  3. 2.3 Use of diagnostic tools: multimeters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes, clamp meters, thermal cameras, vibration analyzers, laser alignment tools etc. verification
  4. 2.4 Electrical fault detection: short/open circuits, insulation breakdown, grounding faults, harmonic distortion
  5. 2.5 Mechanical fault detection: vibration patterns, abnormal noise, overheating, lubrication contamination etc
  6. 2.6 Troubleshooting of components: VFDs, DC motor drives, AC/DC motors, stepper/servo motors, pulleys, gears, belts, chains, conveyors
  7. 2.7 Verification of settings, configuration, and parameter optimization for compliance with manufacturer specifications

3. Service and/or repair electrical systems

  1. 3.1 Inspection techniques: visual, thermal, and instrument-based. and repair
  2. 3.3 Disassembly and reassembly of electrical machines and panels
  3. 3.4 Measurement of voltage, current, resistance, insulation resistance, and power quality
  4. 3.5 Repair/replacement of wiring, terminations, connectors, contactors, fuses, and breakers. verification
  5. 3.6 Servicing of electrical drive systems including alignment, balancing, and vibration reduction
  6. 3.7 Cable jointing and termination (crimping, soldering, resin kits, heat shrink)
  7. 3.8 Motor maintenance: bearing lubrication/replacement, alignment, cooling system cleaning, brush inspection, commutator maintenance
  8. 3.9 Motor rewinding: coil removal, winding data recording, core cleaning, coil insulation, winding, varnishing, curing, and reassembly
  9. 3.10 Service documentation and compliance reporting

4. Service and/or repair mechanical systems

  1. 4.1 Mechanical inspection: dimensional checks, NDT, wear pattern analysis
  2. 4.2 Assembly/disassembly of gearboxes, pumps, compressors, conveyor systems
  3. 4.3 Lubricants: types, selection, and application methods
  4. 4.4 Fault indicators: abnormal noise, misalignment, bending, overheating
  5. 4.5 Repair of mechanical drive systems: belts, chains, pulleys, gears
  6. 4.6 Bearings: selection, lubrication, installation, and replacement. verification
  7. 4.7 Keys, keyways, couplings: inspection and repair
  8. 4.8 Documentation of mechanical repair work
  9. 4.9 Correct tool selection, torque standards, and safety during repairs

5. Test electro-mechanical systems

  1. 5.1 Test plan preparation and safety checklist
  2. 5.2 Calibration of diagnostic instruments
  3. 5.3 Testing systems: battery/charging, starters, E-stops, EMS, pressure/temperature sensors, lighting, control circuits
  4. 5.4 Testing lubrication/hydraulic systems
  5. 5.5 Functional testing under load and no-load
  6. 5.6 Parameter adjustment for optimal performance
  7. 5.7 Retesting after fault rectification. verification
  8. 5.8 Test documentation with pass/fail criteria

6. Schedule maintenance of electro-mechanical systems

  1. 6.1 Types of maintenance: corrective, preventive, predictive, autonomous etc
  2. 6.2 Routine tasks: cleaning, lubrication, calibration, part replacement
  3. 6.3 Preventive maintenance scheduling using operational history and OEM data
  4. 6.4 Predictive maintenance tools: vibration monitoring, thermography, oil analysis
  5. 6.5 Resource planning: manpower, tools, spares
  6. 6.6 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) use for tracking and scheduling. verification
  7. 6.7 Maintenance reporting: work orders, logs, corrective actions, recommendations
  8. 6.8 Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
  9. 6.9 Emergency/breakdown maintenance protocols
  10. 6.10 Integration of machine learning for predictive analytics

Practise this unit

The practical 59 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 59 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Past papers & answers 8 Real CDACC papers for this unit, free to download Exam-style questions 84 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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