Assessor Resource

ICPSU225C
Perform small machine maintenance

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires the individual to safely carry out routine maintenance on small machines or equipment with minimum down time.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake basic routine maintenance of small machines and equipment.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly and safely carrying out routine maintenance on small machines or equipment with minimum down time.

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

carry out routine maintenance on any TWO pieces of equipment or systems, satisfying job, workplace and statutory requirements according to the listed Performance Criteria.

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

small machines (such as inline cutters, inline mail machines) and machine consumables.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by referring any wear and tear to the machinery to the appropriate person for action

collecting, analysing and organising information by documenting any consumables used for reordering purposes

planning and organising activities by disposing of used consumables correctly according to enterprise procedures and OHS requirements

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by recording quantities or amounts of consumables used

problem-solving skills by carrying out any basic maintenance according to OHS requirements

use of technology by using tools and equipment to perform small machine maintenance

Required knowledge

reel handling system

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the reel handling system

common causes of failure or breakdown

precautions that must be observed when working with compressed air

damage caused to electronic sensors during cleaning

checks that were performed on this area of the machine

particular chemical used for cleaning purposes

sheet or object handling systems

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the sheet or object handling system

common causes of failure or breakdown

problems with inefficient cleaning

parts of this area of the machine that require cleaning

effect of excessive lubricant in this area of the machine

need for regular maintenance of this area of the machine.

printing units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the printing units

common causes of failure or breakdown

a problem that arises due to continual inefficient wash-up of roller surfaces

necessity to clean the bearers on all cylinders in the printing unit

problems that could result from cylinder bodies not being cleaned correctly

safety devices that were checked in the printing unit

action if a safety device is found to be inoperative

checks that must be carried out when replacing rollers in the inking system

ancillary units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning ancillary units

common causes of failure or breakdown

checks that were performed on ancillary units

precautions that should be observed when cleaning ancillary units

cutting units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the cutting units

common causes of failure or breakdown

checks that are carried out on cutting devices and knives

storing of cutting knives after being replaced

problems that would arise if the machine bed was not maintained

problems that would arise if blades or knives were not maintained

folding/collating units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the folding/ collating units

common causes of failure or breakdown

components that were checked with this equipment

problems with inefficient cleaning of the folding/collating unit

parts of this machine that require cleaning

type of lubricant that was used on this equipment and why

fastening units

OHS requirements when maintaining and cleaning the fastening units

common causes of failure or breakdown

chemicals that were used when cleaning this equipment

disposal of used chemicals

frequency this equipment should be cleaned

problems that could be caused by inefficient cleaning

parts of the equipment that should be cleaned?

result of excessive lubricant in this part of the machine

information sources

machine manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Machine consumables may include:

stacker wheels, belts, suckers, gripper arms, water brush, OMR readers, barcode readers, ink cartridges, knives, blades.

Units or machine sections may include:

range of semi-automatic and automatic folding, collating and inserting units, cutters, dryers, in-line or off-line operation.

Maintenance procedures may include:

should meet manufacturer's specifications and requirements.

Supervision may include:

the work is carried out under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and judgement with discretion. Occasional supervision of the work of other personnel may be required.

Machines may include:

the operation may apply to small machines such as inline cutters, inline mail machines

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Machine consumables are checked and replaced if worn or damaged 
Any consumables used are documented for reordering purposes 
Units or machine sections are cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Feeders and conveyers are cleaned, checked and lubricated according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Safety devices, gears and bearings are checked, lubricated and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise standard operating procedures 
Basic maintenance is carried out according to OHS requirements 
Any wear and tear to the machinery is documented and/or referred to appropriate person for action 
Used consumables are disposed of correctly according to enterprise procedures and OHS requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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