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 should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:

the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace

applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements

applicable aspects of the range statement

practical workplace demonstration of skills in undertaking operator level preventative maintenance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

A workplace assessment must be used to assess:

the application of required knowledge on the job

the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in undertaking operator level preventative maintenance

Access to the full range of equipment involved in undertaking operator level preventative maintenance in a pulp or paper mill is required

Method of assessment

A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job

workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job

answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge

third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel

written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)

A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended

Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in undertaking operator level preventative maintenance

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Communicates preventative maintenance with team and related service personnel

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Interprets instruments, gauges and other recording equipment

Interprets process and instrumentation diagrams

Reports faulty plant and equipment according to SOP

Interprets instrumentation data as an indication of plant and equipment requiring preventative maintenance

Identifies and investigates reasons for faulty equipment

Identifies and monitors process control points

Applies isolation procedure, when required, according to site policy

Removes isolations according to site policy

Identifies locations or items of potential hazards and procedures to overcome them

Applies methods to contain potential hazards, spillages and leaks

Maintains a clean and hazard free work area

Selects appropriate hand and/or power tools according to task requirements

Checks tools before use and unsafe or faulty items are identified and marked for repair according to SOP

Completes minor maintenance tasks in accordance with SOP

Makes appropriate adjustments as required to meet changing conditions

Follows maintenance inspection routines

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process to maintain safety, quality and productivity

Uses electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes as required

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to undertaking operator level preventative maintenance including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Use of instrumentation data as an indication of plant and equipment requiring preventative maintenance

Consequences of inadequate preventative maintenance

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments, within level of responsibility

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.

Routine preventative maintenance inspections may include:

levels in sight glasses

belt fatigue

gear backlash

stretch and slack in chains

sprocket wear

gear box noise and heat

damaged equipment or components

control panel indicators

electronic control indicators

air and oil pressure gauges

flow levels

pressure checks

Routine preventative maintenance activities may include:

oil top ups

blade changes

filter changes or cleaning

greasing

lubricating

housekeeping

pressure checks

removal or replacing

maintaining or replacing consumables

Actions may include:

shutdown

isolation

by-passing systems

making adjustments

assisting in remedial maintenance

communicating with maintenance and engineering personnel

confirming availability of parts

containment of potential hazards, spillage and leaks

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Maintenance may include:

operator level maintenance as per site agreement

operator maintenance schedules

maintenance systems

maintenance suppliers

pro-active maintenance strategies e.g. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

Equipment may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

compressed air

hand and power tools

machine systems

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to undertaking preventative maintenance

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

Documentation, procedures and reports may include:

SOP

quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

plant manufacturing operating manuals

enterprise policies and procedures

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

plant isolation documentation

safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

Communications may include:

interaction with:

internal/external customers and suppliers

team members

production/service co-ordinators

maintenance services

operational support personnel

operational management

statutory authorities

Situational awareness may include:

awareness of :

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstruction

unexpected movement

Forms of communication may include:

written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry

reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings

verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover

non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations

signage e.g. safety, access

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature