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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
  2. Carry out routine assessment of plant, equipment and machinery
  3. Prepare for routine servicing and/or minor repairs
  4. Perform routine servicing and minor repairs

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

followed correct procedures when performing routing servicing and minor repairs of at least 3 different examples of plant, equipment or machinery, including:

identifying and addressing faults

selecting and using correct tools and equipment

following workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures

selecting and using correct personal protective equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

organisation plant, equipment and machinery to be serviced and repaired

organisation maintenance and reporting procedures

amount of time required to complete routine servicing of plant, equipment and machinery

WHS policies and procedures

identification of plant, equipment and machinery faults and problems that will require reference to a tradesperson

purpose and procedure of common routine servicing tasks, including:

cleaning or changing filters

adjustments and calibrations

checking for wear

lubrication

checking fluid levels and adding fluids

cleaning.