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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Shut down machine/equipment
   • Machine/equipment operational function is determined and understood.
   • Shut-down sequence is undertaken safely and to standard operating procedures.
   • Machine/equipment is depressurised/emptied/de-energised/bled to standard operating procedures.
   • Safe shut-down of machine/equipment is verified.
   • Safety/security lock-off devices and signage are installed to standard operating procedures.
   • Machine/equipment is left in clean and safe state.
2. Isolate machine/equipment
   • Machine/equipment operational function is determined and understood.
   • Isolation methods and points are recognised and identified.
   • Isolation is undertaken safely and to standard operating procedures.
   • Safe isolation of machine/equipment is verified.
   • Safety/security lock-off devices and signage are installed to standard operating procedure.
   • Machine/equipment is left in clean and safe state.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications and other applicable reference documents checking and clarifying taskrelated information entering information onto proformas and standard workplace forms shutting down machineequipment purgingdeenergising equipment installing safetysecurity lockoff devices and signage

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of the operational function of the machineequipment the shutdown sequence the procedures for shutting down and isolating the machineequipment safety precautions for shutting down and isolating the machineequipment procedures for purgingdeenergising the machineequipment and reasons for doing so procedures for verifying machineequipment shutdown and isolation and reasons for verifying the safetysecurity lockoff devices and signage to be installed the reasons and procedures for installing lockoff devices and signage the reasons for ensuring the machineequipment is left in a clean safe state hazards and control measures use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to shut down and isolate machinesequipment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with shutting down and isolating machinesequipment or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Shut down/isolate	Shut down/isolation means and includes isolation of mechanical, electrical drives, pipework (pressure) rotating equipment etc. utilising electrical lock-off isolators, mechanical and power driven valves etc. in accordance with standard operating instructions. Relevant regulations, Australian standards and legislative requirements governing isolation and shut-down must be complied with
Machine/equipment	Manual, semi automatic and automatic machines of a stand-alone, continuous production or process nature.

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