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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to carry out operational maintenance
  2. Perform pre-start checks and maintenance
  3. Perform equipment checks
  4. Maintain tools, components and consumables
  5. Carry out hot work
  6. Perform equipment maintenance
  7. Perform field repairs
  8. Plan and prepare to carry out operational maintenance
  9. Perform pre-start checks and maintenance
  10. Perform equipment checks
  11. Maintain tools, components and consumables
  12. Carry out hot work
  13. Perform equipment maintenance
  14. Perform field repairs

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete operational maintenance that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of the carrying out of operational maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out pre-start checks on equipment

checking fluid levels, filters and safety appliances

completing inspections and identifying faults

performing equipment maintenance

performing field repairs

monitoring maintenance effectiveness

undertaking hot work


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in carrying out operational maintenance through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

using manufacturer’s handbooks

environmental issues

hot work

fire prevention and control

mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems and power tools

isolation and tag out

recording and reporting

workplace health and safety

identifying characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of equipment

identifying lubricants and their uses

identifying purpose of equipment electric and hydraulic indicators and gauges

identifying characteristics of transmission and drive systems