Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify and confirm the modification requirement
- OH&S requirements, including regulatory requirements, equipment and system isolation requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
- Purpose and objectives of the modification are identified from an analysis of inputs and confirmed with the customer.
- Outline options for achieving the required purpose and objectives are identified, framed and presented to the customer prior to proceeding.
- Possible legal and safety impacts of the modification are considered and responded to in accordance with regulatory and enterprise obligations and practices.
- Develop and validate the modification specification
- Benchmark specifications for the existing mechanical system are accessed and interpreted.
- Criteria to be used in the selection of the modification method and in the evaluation of the outcomes are identified and documented.
- Proposed modification method is selected following the identification, consideration and evaluation of the full range of available and options.
- Selected option, including material choices and processes, is developed in detail and progressively validated against the established criteria.
- Modification specification is documented to industry and enterprise standards.
- Apply and test the modification specification
- Selected modification method and process is followed in accordance with the established specifications.
- Modification is completed using equipment, tooling and materials in accordance with accepted industry standards and practices.
- Tests and testing equipment are applied in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications and modification specification.
- Test results and other diagnostic findings are verified, if necessary, by using reliable alternate or optional processes.
- Variations necessitated during the modification process or as a result of testing are incorporated into the modification specification.
- Information and detail related to the modification is documented and provided to the appropriate parties in accordance with regulatory and commercial obligations.
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Materials that can be reused is collected and stored.
- Testing equipment and other support materials are cleaned, maintained and prepared ready for further use or stored in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.