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

FWPCOT3224 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3224 - Plan and monitor equipment maintenance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to establish a routine maintenance plan, and facilitate repairs for equipment.The unit applies to people working in a broad range of roles across different forest and forest product industry sectors. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

materials and equipment relevant to the site and work role of the candidate

manufacturer’s instructions for these pieces of equipment

site policies and procedures for maintaining equipment

personal protective equipment.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Plan routine maintenance
  • Review routine servicing requirements of site equipment, and prepare maintenance schedules.
  • Determine and organize tools, equipment and material requirements for maintenance work.
  • Plan, schedule and communicate maintenance procedures to appropriate personnel.
  • Assign roles and responsibilities to personnel who hold required skills and expertise
  • Plan maintenance processes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements, and modify in response to changes in equipment, personnel and site condition.
       
Element: Monitor equipment operation
  • Conduct work according to work order.
  • Check site servicing and maintenance records for completeness and abnormal activity.
  • Maintain stock levels of routine service items, and minor repair components, to maximise availability and optimum operational performance of equipment.
  • Monitor equipment operation and identify operating faults and frequent or recurring breakdowns.
  • Obtain expert advice and specialist assistance when required, according to site procedures.
  • Review condition of equipment and ensure and efficient operation.
       
Element: Facilitate equipment repair
  • Conduct visual inspection and fault finding procedures.
  • Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems with equipment.
  • Assess equipment breakdowns and select and organise suitable repairs.
  • Organise movement of equipment to suitable repair site.
  • Monitor and modify repair procedures as required.
  • Periodically review and revise maintenance schedule to maintain operational integrity.
  • Deal with equipment that cannot be repaired in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for equipment repair and maintenance
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Plan routine maintenance

1.1 Review routine servicing requirements of site equipment, and prepare maintenance schedules.

1.2 Determine and organize tools, equipment and material requirements for maintenance work.

1.3 Plan, schedule and communicate maintenance procedures to appropriate personnel.

1.4 Assign roles and responsibilities to personnel who hold required skills and expertise

1.5 Plan maintenance processes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements, and modify in response to changes in equipment, personnel and site condition.

2. Monitor equipment operation

2.1 Conduct work according to work order.

2.2 Check site servicing and maintenance records for completeness and abnormal activity.

2.3 Maintain stock levels of routine service items, and minor repair components, to maximise availability and optimum operational performance of equipment.

2.4 Monitor equipment operation and identify operating faults and frequent or recurring breakdowns.

2.5 Obtain expert advice and specialist assistance when required, according to site procedures.

2.6 Review condition of equipment and ensure and efficient operation.

3. Facilitate equipment repair

3.1 Conduct visual inspection and fault finding procedures.

3.2 Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems with equipment.

3.3 Assess equipment breakdowns and select and organise suitable repairs.

3.4 Organise movement of equipment to suitable repair site.

3.5 Monitor and modify repair procedures as required.

3.6 Periodically review and revise maintenance schedule to maintain operational integrity.

3.7 Deal with equipment that cannot be repaired in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements.

3.8 Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for equipment repair and maintenance

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

develop and implement a plan for equipment maintenance that includes

equipment maintenance and repair needs

current operational conditions

current work patterns

disposal of contaminants and waste

perform maintenance procedures including:

visual inspections

pre-start check

shutdown checks

removing and replacing parts or components

facilitating equipment repairs.

undertake routine repairs of faulty equipment.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

safe disposal of waste materials from equipment repairs

safe use and storage of chemicals used for the maintenance and repair of equipment

protective equipment and safety procedures for working with equipment

organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for planning and monitoring equipment maintenance

problem identification and resolution strategies, including typical breakdown situations and available options for correction

Assessment of equipment breakdown including:

nature

cause

seriousness

likely repair requirements

potential for further damage and personal injury

availability of alternatives

reference to manufacturer’s instructions

tools used for maintenance of equipment and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

range of site equipment and respective technical capabilities and limitations

routine maintenance requirements for site equipment

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Plan routine maintenance

1.1 Review routine servicing requirements of site equipment, and prepare maintenance schedules.

1.2 Determine and organize tools, equipment and material requirements for maintenance work.

1.3 Plan, schedule and communicate maintenance procedures to appropriate personnel.

1.4 Assign roles and responsibilities to personnel who hold required skills and expertise

1.5 Plan maintenance processes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements, and modify in response to changes in equipment, personnel and site condition.

2. Monitor equipment operation

2.1 Conduct work according to work order.

2.2 Check site servicing and maintenance records for completeness and abnormal activity.

2.3 Maintain stock levels of routine service items, and minor repair components, to maximise availability and optimum operational performance of equipment.

2.4 Monitor equipment operation and identify operating faults and frequent or recurring breakdowns.

2.5 Obtain expert advice and specialist assistance when required, according to site procedures.

2.6 Review condition of equipment and ensure and efficient operation.

3. Facilitate equipment repair

3.1 Conduct visual inspection and fault finding procedures.

3.2 Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems with equipment.

3.3 Assess equipment breakdowns and select and organise suitable repairs.

3.4 Organise movement of equipment to suitable repair site.

3.5 Monitor and modify repair procedures as required.

3.6 Periodically review and revise maintenance schedule to maintain operational integrity.

3.7 Deal with equipment that cannot be repaired in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements.

3.8 Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for equipment repair and maintenance

Not Applicable

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
Review routine servicing requirements of site equipment, and prepare maintenance schedules. 
Determine and organize tools, equipment and material requirements for maintenance work. 
Plan, schedule and communicate maintenance procedures to appropriate personnel. 
Assign roles and responsibilities to personnel who hold required skills and expertise 
Plan maintenance processes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements, and modify in response to changes in equipment, personnel and site condition. 
Conduct work according to work order. 
Check site servicing and maintenance records for completeness and abnormal activity. 
Maintain stock levels of routine service items, and minor repair components, to maximise availability and optimum operational performance of equipment. 
Monitor equipment operation and identify operating faults and frequent or recurring breakdowns. 
Obtain expert advice and specialist assistance when required, according to site procedures. 
Review condition of equipment and ensure and efficient operation. 
Conduct visual inspection and fault finding procedures. 
Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems with equipment. 
Assess equipment breakdowns and select and organise suitable repairs. 
Organise movement of equipment to suitable repair site. 
Monitor and modify repair procedures as required. 
Periodically review and revise maintenance schedule to maintain operational integrity. 
Deal with equipment that cannot be repaired in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements. 
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for equipment repair and maintenance 

Forms

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