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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct routine checks of plant and equipment
   • Perform visual checks of plant and equipment to detect signs of defects and damage in accordance with preventative maintenance documentation and procedures
   • Make requirements for the adjustments and repairs to plant and equipment within workplace procedures and agreements
2. Implement routine preventative maintenance
   • Make routine adjustments and repairs to plant and equipment within workplace procedures and agreements
   • Carry out greasing, lubrication and other regular servicing of plant and equipment in accordance with workplace schedules, procedures and agreements, and according to maintenance instructions
   • Return cleaned equipment to operating order after maintenance is complete
   • Identify, rectify and/or report out-of-specification preventative maintenance
   • Collect, treat and dispose/recycle waste arising from preventative maintenance according to company procedures
   • Record routine maintenance information in the company reporting system
3. Conduct routine checks of plant and equipment
   • Perform visual checks of plant and equipment to detect signs of defects and damage in accordance with preventative maintenance documentation and procedures
   • Make requirements for the adjustments and repairs to plant and equipment within workplace procedures and agreements
4. Implement routine preventative maintenance
   • Make routine adjustments and repairs to plant and equipment within workplace procedures and agreements
   • Carry out greasing, lubrication and other regular servicing of plant and equipment in accordance with workplace schedules, procedures and agreements, and according to maintenance instructions
   • Return cleaned equipment to operating order after maintenance is complete
   • Identify, rectify and/or report out-of-specification preventative maintenance
   • Collect, treat and dispose/recycle waste arising from preventative maintenance according to company procedures
   • Record routine maintenance information in the company reporting system

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

Evidence must demonstrate the candidate's consistency of performance over time.

The candidate must:

apply isolation procedures

conduct pre-operational checks and requirements

calculate down time for preventative maintenance

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment

access services used in preventative maintenance

seek advice from manuals and colleagues before working with new equipment

prepare equipment and work area to conduct preventative maintenance

resolve common problems in conducting preventative maintenance

clean preventative maintenance tools and equipment

observe cleaning requirements

maintain a clean and safe work area

rectify and report out-of-specification faulty maintenance

apply waste handling requirements

report and record maintenance information

follow workplace health and safety requirements hazards and controls

explain and follow roles and relationships with others involved in planning and carrying out maintenance functions

use communication and mathematical skills appropriate to the task

work with team members when appropriate to carry out tasks and solve problems

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

services used in preventative maintenance

isolation procedures

waste handling requirements

pre-operational checks and requirements

cleaning requirements

workplace health and safety requirements, hazards and controls

common problems in conducting preventative maintenance

operational requirements of equipment including cleaning and sanitation following servicing

purpose of preventative maintenance and possible consequences of poor preventative maintenance

workplace information, systems and schedules for conducting preventative maintenance

environmental aspects related to preventative maintenance

impact of operating and cleaning procedures on maintenance requirements (including impact of not removing product from belts during cleaning)

quality parameters to be achieved

relationship of preventative maintenance to other work activities in the meat processing plant

food safety factors in maintaining and servicing plant and equipment

relevant regulatory and workplace requirements

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