Required skills

recognise and replace deteriorated or worn parts

plan and meet seasonal deadlines

identify most effective and economic option in the replacement repair and overhaul of components

use and maintain welding and thermal cutting equipment

use literacy skills to read interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures develop sequenced written instructions record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

assemblies and components of drive electrical and hydraulic systems

operational requirements of machinery and equipment

detailed knowledge of mechanics and equipment operating systems

storage and use of welding equipment

OHS legislative and enterprise requirements

environmental codes of practice with regard to the major repair of machinery and equipment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following

diagnose faults and repair requirements

dismantle and reassemble parts and components of machinery and equipment

select and use tools and materials appropriate to the task

carry out repairs and servicing of a range of machinery and equipment

determine appropriate cutting and welding techniques

operate welding equipment safely and effectively

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances

Machinery and equipment may include:

The repair and replacement process for machinery may involve:

The repair and replacement process for machinery may include: