Read and extract information from mechanical engineering drawings and specifications

URN: COGPEM42
Business Sectors (Suites): Process Engineering Maintenance
Developed by: Cogent
Approved on: 27 Mar 2018

Overview

This standard is about your competence in extracting information from technical drawings and publications prior to starting mechanical maintenance work.

This standard deals with the following:
1 Read and extract information from mechanical engineering drawings and specifications

During this work you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1 use the approved source to obtain the required drawings and specifications
P2 correctly interpret the drawings and specifications
P3 identify, extract and interpret the required information
P4 use the information obtained to ensure that work output meets the specification
P5 deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
P6 report any inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specification


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

K1 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the information and documentation systems that relate to the maintenance of plant and equipment
K2 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the currently used types of engineering drawing and specifications. This could include: schematic diagrams, as-built drawings, manufacturers' specifications, processing and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's)
K3 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the conventions, symbols and abbreviations used within your company. This could include: British Standard, Codes of Practice, International Standards, company specification
K4 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the sources of information available to you.
K5 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the identification and selection of data. This should ensure that the data is current and relevant to the location
K6 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the document care and control procedures that are specified by the company
K7 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of your responsibilities with regard to the reporting lines and procedures in your working environment


Scope/range


Scope Performance

1 The level and extent of responsibility you have for ensuring the information is sourced from the latest version on the drawings and specifications.

2 The type and complexity of drawings and specifications could be:
2.1 Pneumatic schematics
2.2 Hydraulic Schematics

3 The information to be extracted will relate to the maintenance and repair of plant and equipment normally used within the oil and gas, chemicals manufacturing and petroleum industries.


Scope Knowledge

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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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

27 Mar 2022

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Cogent

Original URN

ECS 1.13

Relevant Occupations

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies

SOC Code

2125

Keywords

read, extract, information, technical, drawings, specifications