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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out pre-operation checks
2. Pre-operational checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications to ensure optimum functionality of equipment
3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
4. Necessary adjustments to equipment are made to ensure efficient operation, in accordance manufacturer instructions
5. Faulty equipment is tagged-out and reported to relevant person to ensure equipment is safe and effective to use
6. Operate mechanical equipment
7. Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace operating instructions to ensure safe and effective operation
8. Appropriate personal safety protection is used to minimise the risk of injury to operator
9. Work operational hazards are identified and eliminated or controlled appropriately when using equipment, to ensure safeworking conditions
10. Assisting personnel are given clear instructions about their duties as required to ensure safe and effective working conditions
11. Conduct routine maintenance
12. Equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications to ensure optimum functionality
13. Records are maintained according to workplace procedures
14. Secure and store equipment
15. Equipment is handled and transported in a safe, secure, efficient manner to minimise risk of injury to personnel and damage to equipment
16. Equipment is secured in storage area in accordance with operational procedures
17. Equipment is stored in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures to prevent loss and damage to equipment

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant workplace procedures communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying, selecting and efficiently and effectively using relevant tools and equipment interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring equipment performance reading and interpreting relevant manufacturer instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards servicing equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

emergency procedures problems that can occur when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment, and related action that should be taken relevant manufacturer operating procedure or manual relevant safety, WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations tools and equipment used when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment, and the procedures and precautions for their care, use and storage workplace documentation and records requirements workplace procedures and policies for operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment.

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