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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect, service and repair forklift mast assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspect, service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect forklift mast assembly
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Faults are identified from inspection results and causes of faults are determined
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Service and repair forklift mast assembly
   • Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and prepared
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to inspect, service and repair forklift mast assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspect, service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect forklift mast assembly
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Faults are identified from inspection results and causes of faults are determined
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Service and repair forklift mast assembly
   • Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and prepared
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: working with hydraulic pressure manually handling forklift mast assembly components supporting and securing forklift mast assembly environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of lubricants and fluids released from forklift mast assembly.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

inspect, service and repair one forklift mast assembly, including:

carriage and forks

lifting chain

hydraulic system

mast operating levers and valves

mast and crosshead.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting, servicing and repairing forklift mast assemblies, including procedures for:

working with hydraulic pressure

manually handling of mast forklift assembly components

supporting and securing forklift mast assembly

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of lubricants and fluids released from forklift mast assembly.

operating principles of forklift mast assemblies

identification, function and operation of the forklift mast assembly components specified in the performance evidence

forklift mast assembly lubricant types and applications

inspection procedures for forklift mast assemblies, including:

component wear analysis

system operation analysis

service and repair procedures for forklift mast assemblies, including removing, replacing, repairing, lubricating and adjusting forklift mast assembly components

post-repair testing procedures for forklift mast assemblies, including system performance.

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