1. Identify maintenance requirements.
   • Identify equipment variations/irregularities using observed data and plant records.
   • Assess the urgency/priority of the situation.
   • Identify appropriate corrective action.
   • Identify correct tools and materials.
   • Assess the impact of the maintenance activity and communicate to appropriate personnel.
   • Identify hazards and risk controls.
   • Identify work permit requirements.
2. Prepare for maintenance activity.
   • Ensure equipment is turned off and isolated as required.
   • Clear the area of obstructions and hazardous materials.
   • Obtain appropriate tools, parts, materials and procedures.
   • Obtain the appropriate work permits and adhere to the requirements.
   • Communicate the impending maintenance activity to the appropriate personnel.
3. Perform maintenance activity.
   • Access all relevant information.
   • Undertake maintenance activity according to procedures.
   • Use tools and maintenance techniques correctly.
   • Restore equipment to normal working condition.
   • Leave the work area in a clean and safe condition.
   • Ensure permits are signed off as appropriate.
4. Test equipment.
   • Test equipment according to procedures.
   • Return equipment to service.
   • Ensure equipment meets normal operating requirements.
5. Record maintenance activity.
   • Complete maintenance logs/plant history records.
   • Report maintenance activity to relevant personnel.
   • Identify and report outstanding maintenance requirements to relevant personnel.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Knowledge and understanding of equipment operation and maintenance practices sufficient to recognise fault and nofault conditions in standard and nonstandard situations and then determine appropriate action which is consistent with operational guidelines is required

Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to the process Application of approved hazard control safety procedures use of PPE in relation to handling materials equipment operation and clean up

Knowledge as a basis for solving maintenance problems including

principles of operation of the equipment to be maintained

function and troubleshooting of major internal components and their problems

appropriate testing procedures and use of equipment for a range of equipment faults

typical causes of equipment failures and the service conditions which may increase maintenance

types and nature of maintenance preventative predictive corrective uses benefits and limitations

urgency and timeliness factors in maintenance

maintenance planningschedulingrecords systems

identification of tools materials and spare parts

basic techniques for using and handling tools

physical measurement alignment and clearance principles

Competence also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults and when assistance is required

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical equipment specifications schematics and diagrams

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and production reports

Basic numeracy is required to interpret plant data and maintenance schedules

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required skills and knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

Where the completion of this unit requires working under a permitclearance then competency must also be established in PMAPERC Work in accordance with an issued permit or other appropriate unit

Where the completion of this unit requires working under a permit/clearance, then competency must also be established in PMAPER200C Work in accordance with an issued permit, or other appropriate unit.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to

understand the procedures and know the importance of critical operational systems

recognise potential situations requiring action and then implement appropriate action

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

early warning signs of equipment in need of attentionwith potential problems are recognised

appropriate equipment tests are undertaken and analysed appropriately

proposals for equipment repair are based upon the most appropriate and cost effective method to return equipment to full performance in a timely manner

maintenance activities are completed safely and to procedures

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur on industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

on a processing plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions

in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities