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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify scope of operational check
   • Identify and classify equipment components and operating systems
   • Match appropriate checks and procedures to the equipment operating systems
   • Identify special checking procedures and parameters in manufacturer specifications and procedures
   • Identify sources of information and data relevant to key variables
   • Identify and control hazards
   • Observe and undertake checks on the physical condition of equipment in accordance with procedures
   • Record preliminary observations
   • Discuss checking procedures with appropriate personnel and obtain necessary permission where required

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions plant description manuals manufacturer instructions and specifications service manuals machine circuit diagrams for hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical/electronic circuits any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: hand tools specific for the task product testing equipment (e.g. flowmeter, scales, tape measure, micrometer, calliper and ultrasonic thickness) equipment checking equipment (e.g. vibration meter, tachometer, current tester, thermal imaging and temperature gauge)
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: rotating and moving machinery process materials, solids, fluids and gases under pressure or flowing temporary connections or by-passes electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic energy sources out-of-specification operation smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise
Faults	Faults may arise from routine and non-routine causes and must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to apply existing, or develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts to: determine faults needing action determine possible fault causes develop solutions to faults which do not have a known solution follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred report faults outside area of responsibility/expertise to designated person Non-routine faults are unexpected faults, or variations of previous faults and are associated with one or more of the following: out-of-specification product or variations response of equipment to materials variations new or changed materials changed equipment settings (e.g. higher speed or throughput) equipment breakdown or in need of maintenance Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following: procedures training technical information such as journals, engineering specifications remembered experience relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people
Variables	Key variables to be monitored include one or more of the following: equipment performance (e.g. speed, output and variations) equipment component performance sequences and timing of operations materials changes (desired and not desired)
Sources of information and data	Sources of information and data include one or more of the following: plant data log sheets operational and performance reports physical aspects, such as noise, smell, feel and pressure condition monitoring information planned maintenance schedules procedures

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

check and identify a fault within an item of equipment/plant

ensure workplace is safe for checking and maintenance of equipment

communicate effectively with personnel and all levels

evaluate the impact of fault in terms of work schedule, cost/time and approvals needed and make recommendations for repairs

apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems

take appropriate action within scope of authority in accordance with procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisation procedures, including:

work permit systems

safety, emergency and hazard control

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls/ hierarchy of control

principles of the operation of the equipment to be maintained:

operating principles for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic systems

functions and troubleshooting of internal components and their problems

routine and non-routine causes of equipment failures and the service conditions which may increase maintenance

types and application of testing procedures and equipment.

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