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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for lubrication
   • Check lubrication schedules at start of shift and plan daily work activities in line with organisational safety and standard operating procedures.
   • Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
   • Obtain type and quantity of lubricants from storage location to fulfil schedule.
   • Make contact with equipment operator to obtain access.
2. Lubricate equipment
   • Complete lubrication tasks in line with schedules.
   • Select and use appropriate types and quantities of lubricants for specific equipment and specific components.
   • Top up supplies throughout daily activities.
   • Identify any equipment issues during lubrication and advise operator and or maintenance personnel.
3. Maintain stock in lubrication store
   • Check stocks of required lubricant types regularly and re-order as required.
   • Complete stocktake of lubricant stocks in line with stocktake schedules, organisational safety and standard operating procedures.
4. Record and report on lubrication activities
   • Record and report on lubrication activities, processes and outcomes.
   • Raise work orders as required.
   • Maintain records of lubricant stocks.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

use lubrication schedules to complete lubrication activities on equipment within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

across those three operational periods, use the following types of lubricants according to equipment requirements including:

various grades of oils and grease

graphite grease

marine packing grease

across operational periods, complete accurate basic records for lubrication activities, processes and outcomes

complete a stocktake of lubricant stocks and complete inventory control records.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

purpose, features and operation of a pulp and paper manufacturing equipment to determine lubrication requirements

purpose of lubricants and effects on equipment operations

consequences of inadequate or incorrect lubrication

types of lubricants, grades, basic properties and application including:

graphite grease

marine packing grease

methods used to:

decant bulk lubricants

lubricate machinery and components

issues that may arise during lubrication and reporting requirements including:

leaks

overheating

dry bearings

vibration

noise

smell

discolouration

environmental and workplace safety impacts of lubricant spills and methods used to contain and clean up

safe handling and disposal of lubricants

organisational stock reorder cycles for lubricants

environmental storage requirements to maintain lubricants in optimum condition

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to lubricating equipment and completing stocktakes

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting lubrication activities, processes and outcomes.

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