Learner Assessment Pack

ENGINEERING
Level 3
Electro - Pneumatic and
Hydraulic Systems and Devices
Unit Code: AMEDK3-022

Learner Name:
Centre Name:

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Electro - Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices

Contents
SECTION

01 AMEDK3-022: Unit Introduction

SECTION

02 AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge Assessment

SECTION

03 AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment

SECTION

04 AMEDK3-022C: Practical Assessment

SECTION

05 AMEDK3-022D: Practical Assessment

SECTION

06 AMEDK3-022: Grading Criteria

Learner Assessment

ENGINEERING
AMEDK3-022: Unit Introduction
01 AMEDK3-022: Unit Introduction
About this unit
This unit will give you the knowledge and skills needed to safely inspect, test and maintain pressurised
fluid systems that use electrical-pneumatic control devices to make them work.

This unit is graded: pass, merit, distinction or refer. Please refer to Section 6 for grading and marking
criteria.

The higher risk activities within this unit require safeguarding at all times.

Why am I doing this unit?

To determine your ability to achieve the following learning outcomes for AMEDK3-022:
1. Know about the legislation, regulations and safety precautions that apply when working with fluid
power systems.
2. Know the construction and operation of fluid power devices and how they are represented as
symbols in circuit diagrams.
3. Be able to apply fluid power principles in the design of circuits.
4. Be able to carry out maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding on fluid power systems.

How do I pass?

You have to demonstrate your achievement of all learning outcomes. Evidence of your achievement will
be placed in your portfolio of evidence. The main pieces of evidence for your portfolio will include:
• AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge Assessment
• AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment
• AMEDK3-022C: Practical Assessment
• AMEDK3-022D: Practical Assessment
• Task(s) set by Teacher/assessor (if appropriate).

Assessment of the unit

This unit is assessed by two Centre marked knowledge assessments that covers learning outcomes 1 - 2
and two Centre marked practical assessments that covers learning outcomes 3 - 4.

How do I make a start?

Your Tutor/Assessor will ask you to complete work in an appropriate learning environment. You will
gather together the work you produce in a file or folder, which then becomes your portfolio of evidence.
Both you and your Tutor/Assessor must sign and date the individual pieces of work in your portfolio.
Your Tutor/Assessor will assess your portfolio to make sure that you have covered all the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria for this unit.

You must follow health and safety procedures at all times.

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ENGINEERING
AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge Assessment
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Why am I doing this assessment?
To demonstrate that you will:
• Know about the legislation, regulations and safety precautions that apply when working with fluid
power systems.

How do I Pass?
Within the allocated guided learning hours you must successfully complete AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge
Assessment.

The marking criteria against this assessment can be found in the descriptor table in Section 6.

What do I need?
You will need:
• AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge Assessment specification.
• Tutor set scenario/s to complete knowledge assessment task 1.

How do I make a start?

You should:
• Have been given appropriate learning before you attempt the knowledge assessment.
• Be briefed on what is involved and expected of you.
• Be fully prepared for the assessment.

Whilst carrying out the assessment, you must follow all health and safety procedures.

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02 AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Specification
You must be able to produce a report that demonstrates that you will:
• Know about the legislation, regulations and safety precautions that apply when working with fluid
power systems.

In order to successfully achieve this learning outcome, you will demonstrate that you can:
• State the aspects of health and safety legislation and regulations that apply when working with
given fluid power equipment and systems.
• Describe the safety precautions that apply when working with fluid power equipment and
systems.

Task 1 - Legislation, regulations and safety precautions that apply when working with fluid power
systems
You must produce a report, which includes a detailed risk assessment, for fluid power equipment
in an engineering situation. The report must detail the aspects of health and safety legislation and
regulations that apply when working with given fluid power equipment and systems. It must also
include a description of the safety precautions that apply when working with fluid power equipment and
systems. The equipment could be the same as used in their practical assessment/s.

The report should be completed under controlled conditions set by the tutor.

The report can be produced either by hand or by using a computer. If you use a computer, you must
ensure that it is all your own work.

Relevant British and International Standards, health and safety and other publications should be
available to the learner.

Assessment time: the knowledge assessment must be completed within the allocated guided
learning hours for the unit.

Health and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Please note: The Assessment Checklist for the knowledge assessment is located in Section 5 of the
Learner Assessment Pack.

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ENGINEERING
AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment
03 AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment
Why am I doing this assessment?
To demonstrate that you will:
• Know the construction and operation of fluid power devices and how they are represented as
symbols in circuit diagrams.

How do I Pass?
Within the allocated guided learning hours you must successfully complete AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge
Assessment.

The marking criteria against this assessment can be found in the descriptor table in Section 6.

What do I need?
You will need:
• AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment specification.
• Tutor set scenarios to complete knowledge assessment task 1.

How do I make a start?

You should:
• Have been given appropriate learning before you attempt the knowledge assessment.
• Be briefed on what is involved and expected of you.
• Be fully prepared for the assessment.

Whilst carrying out the assessment, you must follow all health and safety procedures.

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03 AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment

Assessment Specification
You must be able to produce a report that demonstrates that you will:
• Know the construction and operation of fluid power devices and how they are represented as
symbols in circuit diagrams.

In order to successfully achieve this learning outcome, you will demonstrate that you can:
• Describe, with the aid of suitable diagrams, the construction and operation of a given electro-
pneumatic device and a given electro-hydraulic device.
• Use standards to identify electro, pneumatic and hydraulic components shown as symbols in
given circuit diagrams and reference materials.
• Compare the construction and operation of a pneumatic system with that of a hydraulic system.

Task 1 - Construction and operation of fluid power devices and how they are represented as symbols
in circuit diagrams
You must produce a report that describes, with the aid of suitable diagrams, the construction and
operation of a given electro-pneumatic device and a given electro-hydraulic device.

You are then given a suitable set of circuit diagrams and manufacturers’ reference material in order
to use standards to identify electro, pneumatic and hydraulic components shown as symbols. This
could be for the electro-pneumatic device and a given electro-hydraulic device described earlier.

Finally, you must make comparisons of the construction and operation of the two systems.

The report should be completed under controlled conditions set by the tutor.

Your report can be produced either by hand or by using a computer. If you use a computer, you must
ensure that it is all your own work.

Relevant British and International Standards, health and safety and other publications should be
available to you.

Assessment time: the knowledge assessment must be completed within the allocated guided
learning hours for the unit.

Please note: The Assessment Checklist for the knowledge assessment is located in Section 5 of the
Learner Assessment Pack.

Ask your tutor to help you if you are unsure of any points or terms used.

Health and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

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ENGINEERING
AMEDK3-022C: Practical Assessment
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Why am I doing this assessment?
To demonstrate that you will:
• Be able to apply fluid power principles in the design of circuits.

How do I Pass?
Within the allocated guided learning hours you must successfully complete AMEDK3-022C: Practical
Assessment.

The marking criteria against this assessment can be found in the descriptor table in Section 6.

What do I need?
You will need:
• AMEDK3-022C: Practical Assessment specification.
• Tutor set scenario/s to complete practical assessment task 1.

How do I make a start?

You should:
• Have been given appropriate learning before you attempt the practical assessment.
• Be briefed on what is involved and expected of you.
• Be fully prepared for the assessment.

Whilst carrying out the assessment, you must follow all health and safety procedures.

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04 AMEDK3-022C: Practical Assessment
Assessment Specification
You must produce a report/s that demonstrates that you will be able to:
• Apply fluid power principles in the design of circuits.

In order to successfully achieve this learning outcome, you must be able to demonstrate that you can:
• Carry out calculations that relate to the fluid power principles used in the design of circuits.
• Produce a circuit diagram to meet a given electro -pneumatic system specification.
• Produce a circuit diagram to meet a given hydraulic system specification.

Task 1 - Apply fluid power principles in the design of circuits

You will be given a scenario where you are required to produce circuit diagrams, involving calculations,
to meet the requirements of a customer specification in an engineering situation.

One circuit diagram must meet a given electro -pneumatic system specification, the second a given
hydraulic system specification. The circuit diagrams can be hand drawn or by using a software
package. However, simulation should be carried out to ensure correct operation of the circuits. This
could be evidenced in the form of a report, which includes screen prints consolidated by a witness
statement/s or observation record/s.

The report should be completed under controlled conditions set by the tutor.

Your report/s can be produced either by hand or by using a computer. If you use a computer, you must
ensure that it is all your own work.

Relevant British and International Standards, health and safety and other publications should be
available to you.

Assessment Time: the practical assessment must be completed within the allocated guided learning
hours for the unit.

Please note: The Assessment Checklist for the practical assessment is located in Section 5 of the
Learner Assessment Pack.

Ask your tutor to help you if you are unsure of any points or terms used.

Health and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

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ENGINEERING
AMEDK3-022D: Practical Assessment
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Why am I doing this assessment?
To demonstrate that you will:
• Be able to carry out maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding on fluid power systems.

How do I Pass?
Within the allocated guided learning hours you must successfully complete AMEDK3-022D: Practical
Assessment.

The marking criteria against this assessment can be found in the descriptor table in Section 6.

What do I need?
You will need:
• AMEDK3-022D: Practical Assessment specification.
• Tutor set scenario/s to complete practical assessment task 1.

How do I make a start?

You should:
• Have been given appropriate learning before you attempt the practical assessment.
• Be briefed on what is involved and expected of you.
• Be fully prepared for the assessment.

Whilst carrying out the assessment, you must follow all health and safety procedures.

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05 AMEDK3-022D: Practical Assessment
Assessment Specification
You must produce a report/s that demonstrates that you will be able to:
• Be able to carry out maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding on fluid power systems.

In order to successfully achieve this learning outcome, you must be able to demonstrate that you can:
• Use routines and carry out maintenance on given electro - pneumatic and hydraulic components
and a given electro-pneumatic or electro-hydraulic system.
• Carry out inspection, testing and fault-finding on a given electro-pneumatic or electro - hydraulic
system.
• Explain the routines used when carrying out maintenance on a given electro-pneumatic or electro-
hydraulic system.

Task 1 - Carry out maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding on fluid power systems
You will be given a scenario/s where you are required to use routines, and carry out maintenance on
given electro - pneumatic and hydraulic components and a given electro-pneumatic or electro-hydraulic
system.

You will be required to provide an explanation of the routines used when carrying out maintenance on a
given electro-pneumatic or electro-hydraulic system.

You will then be given another scenario/s where you are required to carry out inspection, testing and
fault-finding on a given electro-pneumatic or electro - hydraulic system.

Finally, the learner must produce a report on the maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding on
fluid power systems above.

The report should be completed under controlled conditions set by the tutor.

Your report/s can be produced either by hand or by using a computer. If you use a computer, you must
ensure that it is all your own work.

Relevant British and International Standards, health and safety and other publications should be
available to you.

Assessment Time: the practical assessment must be completed within the allocated guided learning
hours for the unit.

Please note: The Assessment Checklist for the Practical assessment is located in Section 5 of the
Learner Assessment Pack.

Ask your tutor to help you if you are unsure of any points or terms used.

Health and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

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Assessment checklist
Learner Name:
Date:

Did the learner....

Learner No:
Attempt No:
Decision
Pass Refer
1. AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge Assessment

State the aspects of health and safety legislation and regulations that apply when
working with given fluid power equipment and systems
Describe the safety precautions that apply when working with fluid power
equipment and systems
2. AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment

Describe, with the aid of suitable diagrams, the construction and operation of a
given electro-pneumatic device and a given electro-hydraulic device
Use standards to identify electro, pneumatic and hydraulic components shown as
symbols in given circuit diagrams and reference materials
Compare the construction and operation of a pneumatic system with that of a
hydraulic system
3. AMEDK3-022C: Practical Assessment

Carry out calculations that relate to the fluid power principles used in the design of
circuits
Produce a circuit diagram to meet a given electro -pneumatic system specification

Produce a circuit diagram to meet a given hydraulic system specification

3. AMEDK3-022D: Practical Assessment

Use routines and carry out maintenance on given electro - pneumatic and
hydraulic components and a given electro-pneumatic or electro-hydraulic system
Carry out inspection, testing and fault-finding on a given electro-pneumatic or
electro - hydraulic system
Explain the routines used when carrying out maintenance on a given electro-
pneumatic or electro-hydraulic system

Assessor signature: Date:

Assessment: Achieved Referred

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Grading Criteria

ENGINEERING
AMEDK3-022: Grading Criteria

The mark allocated against each assessment within this

section is provisional as it is subject to moderation and
review.

EAL will provide the final grade for the Unit after moderation
and review have taken place.
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The descriptors to provide the marks for your assessments are in the table below.

All criteria against the mark descriptors in the descriptors table must be achieved in order for the mark
to be allocated.

You should familiarise yourself with the descriptor table before completing the assessments.

All assessments must achieve at least 1 mark before a grade can be claimed for the unit.

Descriptor table:

Descriptors
No. Element
1 Mark 2 Marks 3 Marks

Completed knowledge Completed knowledge

assessment meets
specification.
Learner provides a risk
assessment for fluid power
Completed Knowledge equipment in an engineering
Assessment
situation, which includes
1 situation, which includes
AMEDK3-022A some detail.
A brief description of the
safety precautions that apply
when working with fluid power
equipment and systems is
given.
Completed knowledge
assessment meets
assessment meets
specification.
specification.
Learner provides a risk
Learner provides a risk
assessment for fluid power
assessment for fluid power
equipment in an engineering
equipment in an engineering
situation, which includes all
detail.
most detail.
A clear, detailed and precise
A clear description of the
description of the safety
safety precautions that
precautions that apply when
apply when working with
working with fluid power
fluid power equipment and
equipment and systems is
systems is given.
given.

Completed knowledge
assessment meets
specification.
Learner provides a
brief description of the
Completed Knowledge construction and operation
Assessment of a given electro-pneumatic
2 of a given electro-pneumatic
AMEDK3-022B device and a given electro-
hydraulic device.
Brief comparisons of the
construction and operation of
the two systems are made.
Completed knowledge
assessment meets
Completed knowledge
specification.
assessment meets
specification.
Learner provides a clear,
detailed and precise
Learner provides a
description of the
clear description of the
construction and operation
construction and operation
of a given electro-pneumatic
device and a given electro-
device and a given electro-
hydraulic device.
hydraulic device.
Clear, detailed and
Clear comparisons of the
precise comparisons of the
construction and operation of
construction and operation
the two systems are made.
of the two systems are
made.

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06 AMEDK3-022: Grading Criteria
The descriptors to provide the marks for your assessments are in the table below.
All criteria against the mark descriptors in the descriptors table must be achieved in order for the mark
to be allocated.
You should familiarise yourself with the descriptor table before completing the assessments.
All assessments must achieve at least 1 mark before a grade can be claimed for the unit.
Descriptor table:
No. Element
1 Mark
Completed practical
assessment meets
specification.
Learner produce circuit
Completed Practical diagrams, involving some
Assessment calculations, to meet the
3 requirements of a customer
AMEDK3-022C
specification in an engineering
situation.
Learners complete report that
give brief reference against
the report headings.
Completed practical
assessment meets
specification.
Learner provides a brief
explanation of the routines
Completed Practical used when carrying out
Assessment maintenance on a given
4
AMEDK3-022D electro-pneumatic or electro-
hydraulic system.
Learners complete report that
give brief reference against
the report headings.
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Descriptors
2 Marks
Completed practical
assessment meets
specification.
Learner produce circuit
diagrams, involving most
calculations, to meet
the requirements of a
customer specification in an
engineering situation.
Learners complete report
that give clear reference
against the report headings.
Completed practical
assessment meets
specification.
Learner provides a clear
explanation of the routines
used when carrying out
maintenance on a given
electro-pneumatic or electro-
hydraulic system.
Learners complete report
that give clear reference
against the report headings.
3 Marks
Completed practical
assessment meets
specification.
Learner produce circuit
diagrams, involving all
calculations, to meet
the requirements of a
customer specification in an
engineering situation.
Learners complete report
that give clear, detailed and
precise reference against
the report headings.
Completed practical
assessment meets
specification.
Learner provides a clear,
detailed and precise
explanation of the routines
used when carrying out
maintenance on a given
electro-pneumatic or electro-
hydraulic system.
Learners complete report
that give clear, detailed and
precise reference against
the report headings.
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Assessment mark sheet

Learner name:

Assessor name:

Mark
Task title
1 2 3
1. AMEDK3-022A: Knowledge Assessment
2. AMEDK3-022B: Knowledge Assessment
3. AMEDK3-022C: Practical Assessment
4. AMEDK3-022D: Practical Assessment

Total
Grade

Converting marks to grades The marks for each task should be totalled and the conversion chart
Grade Marks ranges used to determine the overall grade for the unit.
Pass 4-5
ALL tasks must achieve at least a pass for a grade to be claimed.
Merit 6-9
Distinction 10 - 12

Declaration of authenticity

Learner declaration

I confirm that all work submitted for this assessment is my own, and that I have acknowledged all sources I have
used.

Learner signature: Date:

Assessor declaration

I confirm that all work was conducted under conditions designed to assure the authenticity of the learner’s work,
and I am satisfied that, to the best of my knowledge, the work produced is solely that of the learner.

Assessor signature: Date:

IQA signature (if sampled): Date:

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06 Assessment feedback form

Learner name:

Assessor name:
Task Feedback - Must be completed by the Assessor/s who have assessed the task/s. The Assessor/s must
print their name/s in each box. Feedback must include justification of marks against the descriptor table.

AMEDK3-022A

AMEDK3-022B

AMEDK3-022C

AMEDK3-022D

Assessor signature: Date:

Learner signature: Date:

IQA signature (if sampled): Date:

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