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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to service and repair rotary cutting system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Determine service and repair requirements of rotary cutting system
   • System is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements
   • Faults are identified from inspection and causes of faults are determined
   • Inspection findings and test results are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repair or adjustment
   • Authorisation to proceed with service and repair is obtained according to workplace procedures
3. Carry out service and repair activities
   • Service and repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
   • Components are removed and inspected for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Reusable, repaired and replacement components are fitted and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Check rotary cutting system for normal operation
   • System is operated and compared to manufacturer specifications according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Adjustments are made as required and rotary cutting system is re-tested
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including protective guards, cowlings and safety features
   • 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
6. Prepare to service and repair rotary cutting system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
7. Determine service and repair requirements of rotary cutting system
   • System is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements
   • Faults are identified from inspection and causes of faults are determined
   • Inspection findings and test results are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repair or adjustment
   • Authorisation to proceed with service and repair is obtained according to workplace procedures
8. Carry out service and repair activities
   • Service and repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
   • Components are removed and inspected for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Reusable, repaired and replacement components are fitted and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
9. Check rotary cutting system for normal operation
   • System is operated and compared to manufacturer specifications according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Adjustments are made as required and rotary cutting system is re-tested
10. Complete work processes
    • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including protective guards, cowlings and safety features
    • 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.

Servicing and repair procedures must include:	inspecting, servicing, repairing and replacing components lubricating system and components testing repaired unit documenting and reporting service and repair procedures.
Safety requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) working with electrical systems working with rotating cutting system checking protective guards, cowlings and safety features.
Environmental requirements must include:	procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids released from rotary cutting systems.

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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:

service and repair three of the following rotary cutting systems:

rotary mower

lawn edger

brush cutter

chipper

mulcher.

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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) relating to servicing and repairing rotary cutting systems, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

working with electrical systems

working with rotating cutting system

checking protective guards, cowlings and safety features

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids released from rotary cutting systems

types of lubricants, and their application and methods of lubrication

application, purpose and operation of rotary cutting systems, including the electric or internal combustion engine driven systems specified in the performance evidence

inspection, servicing and adjustment procedures for rotary cutting systems, including:

cutting blades and attachments

cutting deck housing

blade mounting

wheels

drive systems

repair procedures for rotary cutting systems, including removal, replacement and adjustment procedures for components, including:

cutting blades and attachments

cutting deck housing

blade mounting

wheels

drive systems

post-repair testing procedures for rotary cutting systems, including operating system through full operating range.

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