Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUVOPA408A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUVOPA408A - Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery
Description This unit describes the performance outcome, skills and knowledge required to perform routine maintenance and rectify minor faults in opal cutting and polishing machinery and equipment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Those undertaking basic operational maintenance within routines, and following basic requirements for maintenance of mechanical equipment and the instructions included in the manufacturers’ specifications apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Where more complex repair and maintenance are required, specialist assistance would be sought.Where appropriate the outcomes of this unit could be contextualised to apply to other gemstones.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform operational maintenance
  • Perform basic operational maintenance on the equipment and machinery according to manufacturers’ guidelines
  • Adjust, clean and store equipment consistent with manufacturers’ specifications
       
Element: Rectify common mechanical faults
  • Diagnose mechanical faults and, where they do not require specialist attention, rectify according to manufacturers’ guidelines
  • Select tools appropriate to each task and follow safe work practices
  • Where complex faults are identified, seek assistance from manufacturer or technical experts
       
Element: Maintain a clean and tidy workshop and document operational maintenance
  • Maintain the workshop as an environment that is clean and free from contaminants
  • Identify hazardous materials and remove according to manufacturers’ instructions
  • Document procedures and update machinery and equipment log books where required
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

perform operational maintenance and make routine adjustments to equipment and machinery following manufacturer guidelines

diagnose and rectify minor faults using appropriate tools and working safely.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to a range of equipment and machinery.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of processes and procedures

oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

review of portfolios of evidence

review of third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

seek assistance and ask questions where required

document procedures and update log books

problem-solving skills to:

diagnose mechanical faults and, where they do not need special attention, rectify them according to manufacturer guidelines

identify hazards and remove them according to manufacturer guidelines

numeracy skills to use numerical features of machinery

self-management skills to perform operational maintenance regularly according to manufacturer guidelines

technical skills to:

perform scheduled maintenance

rectify common mechanical faults

maintain a workshop environment

use appropriate tools.

Required knowledge

servicing characteristics of machinery and equipment

fault finding techniques in mechanical devices

recording systems for machinery use.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Operational maintenance may include:

daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly servicing schedules.

Equipment and machinery may include:

bench grinder 6″ or 8″

combination units for grind, sand and polish

diamond grinding, sanding and polishing units

drum or belt sanders

dry sanding units

free-hand saws

grinding arbours with belt drive

leather or felt polishing units

multi-blade saws

slab saws

trim saws

wet sanding units.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Perform basic operational maintenance on the equipment and machinery according to manufacturers’ guidelines 
Adjust, clean and store equipment consistent with manufacturers’ specifications 
Diagnose mechanical faults and, where they do not require specialist attention, rectify according to manufacturers’ guidelines 
Select tools appropriate to each task and follow safe work practices 
Where complex faults are identified, seek assistance from manufacturer or technical experts 
Maintain the workshop as an environment that is clean and free from contaminants 
Identify hazardous materials and remove according to manufacturers’ instructions 
Document procedures and update machinery and equipment log books where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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