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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan routine maintenance
  2. Monitor equipment operation
  3. Facilitate equipment repair

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

develop and implement a plan for equipment maintenance that includes

equipment maintenance and repair needs

current operational conditions

current work patterns

disposal of contaminants and waste

perform maintenance procedures including:

visual inspections

pre-start check

shutdown checks

removing and replacing parts or components

facilitating equipment repairs.

undertake routine repairs of faulty equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

safe disposal of waste materials from equipment repairs

safe use and storage of chemicals used for the maintenance and repair of equipment

protective equipment and safety procedures for working with equipment

organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for planning and monitoring equipment maintenance

problem identification and resolution strategies, including typical breakdown situations and available options for correction

Assessment of equipment breakdown including:

nature

cause

seriousness

likely repair requirements

potential for further damage and personal injury

availability of alternatives

reference to manufacturer’s instructions

tools used for maintenance of equipment and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

range of site equipment and respective technical capabilities and limitations

routine maintenance requirements for site equipment

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.