What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in performing operational maintenance of machinery requires evidence of the ability to select and match the correct tools and supplies to carry out scheduled servicing and minor repairs to a range of plant and equipment It also requires the ability to apply operational safety procedures access and interpret maintenance plans apply basic diagnostic techniques recognise and rectify minor mechanical faults and maintain maintenance records The skills and knowledge to undertake operational maintenance of machinery must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different machinery and equipment and workplaces

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

Servicing characteristics of plant and equipment

Types and uses of lubricants and other commonly used servicing materials

Operational principles of machinery including mechanical and autoelectrical systems

Types characteristics uses and limitations of hand and power tools

Functions of components of common mechanical and hydraulic systems

Working principles of stroke stroke petrol and diesel engines

Setup requirements of plant and equipment and principles of calibration

Basic diagnostic processes and techniques

Environmental Codes of Practice with regard to maintenance activities

OHS legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

Hazard identification and assessment

OHS procedures

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

Select and match tools with work requirements

Apply handeye coordination

Apply basic diagnostic techniques

Recognise and rectify common mechanical faults

Perform scheduled maintenance including basic servicing and minor mechanical repairs

Read and interpret maintenance plans manufacturers specifications safety decals and MSDS

Effectively communicate with work team and supervisor report faults and maintain records

Measure and calculate volumes consumption and lubrication requirements

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Information with regard to complex mechanical faults may be reported and referred for repair or replacement

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information with regard to machinery servicing identified faults and repairs undertaken may be documented for reference and analysis and organised by reports

How are activities planned and organised

Machinery maintenance activities may be planned and coordinated with maintenance schedules and work schedules or sequenced as required

How can team work be applied

In the application of communication methods and procedures to complete individual tasks to achieve scheduled maintenance requirements

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Basic mathematical techniques may be applied in the calculation and measurement of volumes weights and consumption particularly in relation to lubrication and fuel requirements

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Tool faults or malfunctions will need to be repaired or replaced to complete and minimise disruption to scheduled maintenance work

How can the use of technology be applied

To communicate measure and record information with regard to machinery maintenance usage and performance

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to both the Assessment Guidelines and the relevant Sector Booklet

What information may be included in a maintenance plan?

What tools and supplies may be required?

What may be involved in the preparation of tools?

What enterprise requirements may be applicable to this standard?

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?

What hazards may be associated with maintenance activities?

What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard?

What may be involved in basic servicing procedures?

What machinery may be covered in this standard?

How might mechanical faults be defined in this standard?

What positive environmental practices may be relevant to maintenance activities?

What relevant information may be documented?