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

MSMSUP240 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake minor maintenance

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMSUP240 - Undertake minor maintenance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake minor maintenance and solve routine problems to procedures. It does not cover activities normally requiring traditional trade training.This unit of competency covers minor maintenance, such as:operational maintenance (e.g. connection-disconnection of hoses, greasing, lubrication and lubricant systems, adjusting sealing glands, cleaning and changing filters and 'nipping up' flanges)general cleaningremoval and replacement (e.g. gland packing, changing blades or cutters, replacing gaskets, replacing/maintaining seals, changing filter elements and servicing strainers).In a typical scenario a plant operator does minor maintenance activities on the plant and equipment being operated. For instance, the pressure drop across a filter unit may be high, indicating the filter cartridge needs changing. The operator takes the filter unit out of operation, cleans the unit, uses the correct spanner to open the lid, installs a fresh cartridge, closes the unit using the spanner again, then cleans up the area and disposes of the spent cartridge. Typically this sort of maintenance will be done on the plant and will not require workshop type facilities.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative 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 unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Support
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: Identify maintenance requirements
       
Element: Identify equipment variations/irregularities using observed data and plant records
       
Element: Assess the urgency/priority of the situation
       
Element: Identify appropriate corrective action
       
Element: Identify correct tools and materials
       
Element: Assess the impact of the maintenance activity and communicate to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Identify hazards and risk controls
       
Element: Identify work permit requirements
       


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

1

Identify maintenance requirements

1.1

Identify equipment variations/irregularities using observed data and plant records

1.2

Assess the urgency/priority of the situation

1.3

Identify appropriate corrective action

1.4

Identify correct tools and materials

1.5

Assess the impact of the maintenance activity and communicate to appropriate personnel

1.6

Identify hazards and risk controls

1.7

Identify work permit requirements

2

Prepare for maintenance activity

2.1

Ensure equipment is turned off and isolated according to procedures

2.2

Clear the area of obstructions and hazardous materials

2.3

Obtain appropriate tools, parts, materials and procedures

2.4

Obtain the appropriate work permits and adhere to the requirements

2.5

Communicate the impending maintenance activity to the appropriate personnel

3

Perform maintenance activity

3.1

Access all relevant information

3.2

Undertake maintenance activity according to procedures

3.3

Use tools and maintenance techniques correctly

3.4

Restore equipment to normal working condition

3.5

Leave the work area in a clean and safe condition

3.6

Ensure permits are signed-off as appropriate

4

Test equipment

4.1

Test equipment according to procedures

4.2

Return equipment to service

4.3

Ensure equipment meets normal operating requirements

5

Record maintenance activity

5.1

Complete maintenance logs/plant history records

5.2

Report maintenance activity to relevant personnel

5.3

Identify and report outstanding maintenance requirements to relevant personnel

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 the ability to:

use available data and records to recognise fault and no-fault conditions in standard and non-standard situations

apply operational guidelines and known solutions to correct variations/irregularities

apply approved hazard control, work permit and safety procedures in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and clean up

identify the need for work permits and select the appropriate permit

apply maintenance procedures according to plant data and maintenance schedules.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

principles of operation of the equipment to be maintained

function and troubleshooting of major internal components and their problems

appropriate testing procedures and use of equipment for a range of equipment faults

typical causes of equipment failures and the service conditions which may increase maintenance

types and nature of maintenance (preventative, predictive, corrective) uses, benefits and limitations

factors that may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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

1

Identify maintenance requirements

1.1

Identify equipment variations/irregularities using observed data and plant records

1.2

Assess the urgency/priority of the situation

1.3

Identify appropriate corrective action

1.4

Identify correct tools and materials

1.5

Assess the impact of the maintenance activity and communicate to appropriate personnel

1.6

Identify hazards and risk controls

1.7

Identify work permit requirements

2

Prepare for maintenance activity

2.1

Ensure equipment is turned off and isolated according to procedures

2.2

Clear the area of obstructions and hazardous materials

2.3

Obtain appropriate tools, parts, materials and procedures

2.4

Obtain the appropriate work permits and adhere to the requirements

2.5

Communicate the impending maintenance activity to the appropriate personnel

3

Perform maintenance activity

3.1

Access all relevant information

3.2

Undertake maintenance activity according to procedures

3.3

Use tools and maintenance techniques correctly

3.4

Restore equipment to normal working condition

3.5

Leave the work area in a clean and safe condition

3.6

Ensure permits are signed-off as appropriate

4

Test equipment

4.1

Test equipment according to procedures

4.2

Return equipment to service

4.3

Ensure equipment meets normal operating requirements

5

Record maintenance activity

5.1

Complete maintenance logs/plant history records

5.2

Report maintenance activity to relevant personnel

5.3

Identify and report outstanding maintenance requirements to relevant personnel

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

hand tools

specialised tools

measuring and aligning equipment

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

rotating and moving machinery

process materials, solids, liquids and gases under pressure or flowing

hot surfaces or materials

temporary connections or by-passes

electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic energy sources

out-of-specification operation

other hazards that might arise

Data and plant records

Observed data and plant records include one or more of the following:

plant data

log sheets

operational and performance reports

equipment performance (e.g. speed, output and variations)

equipment component performance

sequences and timing of operations

materials changes (desired and not desired)

physical aspects, such as noise, smell, feel and pressure condition monitoring information

planned maintenance schedules

procedures

manufacturer specifications, instructions, service manuals and other information

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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