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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for applying operational maintenance skills
   • Access, interpret and apply operational maintenance skills documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify and obtain appropriate tools required for the work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Inspect and prepare tools for use and report faults
2. Identify and respond to basic faults in mechanical systems
   • Apply site safety information and procedures, including isolation procedures, when working with mechanical systems
   • Identify general components of mechanical systems, and their functions
   • Apply techniques to identify and respond to faults in mechanical systems
   • Rectify and report faults in mechanical systems
   • Use tools correctly and safely for their intended purpose in a mechanical context
3. Identify and respond to basic faults in electrical systems
   • Apply site safety principles and procedures, including isolation procedures, when working with electrical systems
   • Identify components and functions of basic electrical circuitry
   • Apply techniques to identify and respond to faults in electrical systems
   • Rectify and report faults in electrical systems
   • Use tools correctly and safely for their intended purpose in an electrical context
4. Identify, select and use fasteners
   • Apply site safety systems and procedures, including isolation procedures, when working with fasteners
   • Identify fasteners and match with the work requirements
   • Correctly use/apply fasteners
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Identify and complete tool maintenance requirements
   • Clean tools after use and return/store
   • Clear work area and dispose of discarded materials

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion ofapplying operationalmaintenance skills including:

operational safety

manufacturer’s and site technical information

matching tools with work needs

site isolation procedures

diagnosing and responding to faults

reporting

environmental requirements

demonstrates completion of applying operationalmaintenance skills that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying, rectifying and/or reporting faults in:

mechanical systems

electrical systems

identifying and using fasteners

completing housekeeping

inspect and prepare tools for use

identify components of mechanical systems and electrical circuitry

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when applying operational maintenance:

identifying types, characteristics, uses and limitations of hand tools

identifying types, characteristics, uses and limitations of measuring devices

complying with hand tool maintenance, care and storage procedures

identifying types, characteristics, uses and limitations of power tools

complying with power tool maintenance, care and storage procedures

identify the functions of major components of common:

mechanical systems

electrical systems

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

lubrication systems

applying basic diagnostic processes/techniques

identifying types, uses, grades and limitations of fasteners

identifying and applying environmental constraints and requirements related to operational maintenance

identifying types and uses of oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, brake fluid and other commonly used servicing materials

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