Assessor Resource

TLIB2092A
Operate minor mechanical equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine procedures to operate and maintain minor mechanical equipment across a variety of operational contexts.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain minor mechanical equipment in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes carrying out pre-operation checks on equipment, operating mechanical equipment, conducting routine maintenance, and securing and storing equipment. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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 knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

carrying out pre-operation checks

operating mechanical equipment correctly

performing routine maintenance on mechanical equipment

storing mechanical equipment appropriately

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures and policies for the operation and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment

Problems that can occur when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment, and related action that should be taken

Tools and equipment used when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment, and the procedures and precautions for their care, use and storage

Workplace documentation and records requirements

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may arise when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use relevant tools and equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Monitor performance of equipment

Service equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in any weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Minor mechanical equipment may include:

mechanical handling/lifting equipment

compressors

small plant such as motorised borers and saws

generators

Materials may include:

servicing materials such as lubricants

related materials and consumables needed when using tools, e.g. nails, screws, grease, saw blades, grinding wheels, drill bits, etc.

Safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

sunscreen and sun glasses

insect repellent

gloves

safety headwear

mask

footwear

safety glasses and hearing protection

portable radios/mobile phones

flags and hand lamps

safety devices

Environmental hazards may include:

leaking oil and fuel

inappropriate disposal of fluids in drains or sewerage systems

inappropriate disposal of waste and rubbish

Liaison may include:

internal or external personnel from other work areas

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established or standard procedures

Contingency processes may relate to:

personal injury

tool malfunctions

Information/records may include:

workplace operational and technical instructions and procedures for the use and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment

relevant regulations including state/territory safety codes of practice and safeworking regulations

maintenance checklists and records for the use and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment

work orders

tool/equipment manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

OH&S procedures

QA plans, data and document control

data and document control procedures

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

emergency procedures manuals

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

Communication equipment systems may include:

two-way radios

telephones/mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Information may be provided:

electronically

in writing, via forms/documents/plans

orally, via face-to-face communications

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Pre-operational checks are conducted to manufacturers specifications to ensure optimum functionality of equipment 
Necessary adjustments to equipment are made to ensure efficient operation, according to manufacturers instructions 
Faulty equipment is reported to relevant person to ensure equipment is safe and effective to use 
Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers or workplace operating instructions to ensure safe and effective operation 
Appropriate personal safety protection is used to minimise the risk of injury to operator 
Work operational hazards are eliminated or controlled appropriately when using equipment to ensure safeworking conditions 
Assisting personnel are given clear instructions about their duties if required to ensure safe and effective working conditions 
Equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications to ensure optimum functionality 
Records are maintained according to workplace procedures 
Equipment is handled and transported in a safe, secure, efficient manner to minimise risk of injury to personnel and damage to equipment 
Equipment is stored and secured according to manufacturers or workplace procedures to prevent damage and losses of equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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