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

MSMSUP303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify equipment faults

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMSUP303 - Identify equipment faults
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and carry out checks to identify and deal with equipment faults and to determine solutions.This unit of competency applies to experienced personnel, such as experienced operators, team leaders or supervisors, who are required to apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to identify and deal with routine and non-routine faults in equipment, propose solutions, carry out solutions within scope of authority and competence and complete logs and reports.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.This unit of competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the industry. It does not include maintenance that would require trade-level skills. It is not intended that this competency would cover maintenance that is carried out in a workshop.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 operations

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

must 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 scope of operational check
  • Identify and classify equipment components and operating systems
  • Match appropriate checks and procedures to the equipment operating systems
  • Identify special checking procedures and parameters in manufacturer specifications and procedures
  • Identify sources of information and data relevant to key variables
  • Identify and control hazards
  • Observe and undertake checks on the physical condition of equipment in accordance with procedures
  • Record preliminary observations
  • Discuss checking procedures with appropriate personnel and obtain necessary permission 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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify scope of operational check

1.1

Identify and classify equipment components and operating systems

1.2

Match appropriate checks and procedures to the equipment operating systems

1.3

Identify special checking procedures and parameters in manufacturer specifications and procedures

1.4

Identify sources of information and data relevant to key variables

1.5

Identify and control hazards

1.6

Observe and undertake checks on the physical condition of equipment in accordance with procedures

1.7

Record preliminary observations

1.8

Discuss checking procedures with appropriate personnel and obtain necessary permission where required

2

Plan operational checks

2.1

Check specifications and notes from preliminary observations and identify areas to be clarified

2.2

Plan sequence for checks, noting areas where results and observations should be recorded

2.3

Ensure area is safe for operational check

2.4

Make arrangements for any additional resources, including other employees

3

Check unit through full operational range

3.1

Undertake operational checks observing relevant safety and operational requirements

3.2

Confirm results and findings

3.3

Identify faults to be dealt with

4

Identify faults and formulate recommendations

4.1

Identify impact of faults on work schedule

4.2

Record proposals for equipment repair based on faults found, cost/time implications and workplace approval systems

4.3

Explain proposals to relevant workplace personnel, including any options and recommendations

4.4

Take appropriate action to return equipment to full operation in accordance with procedures

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

check and identify a fault within an item of equipment/plant

ensure workplace is safe for checking and maintenance of equipment

communicate effectively with personnel and all levels

evaluate the impact of fault in terms of work schedule, cost/time and approvals needed and make recommendations for repairs

apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems

take appropriate action within scope of authority in accordance with procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisation procedures, including:

work permit systems

safety, emergency and hazard control

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls/ hierarchy of control

principles of the operation of the equipment to be maintained:

operating principles for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic systems

functions and troubleshooting of internal components and their problems

routine and non-routine causes of equipment failures and the service conditions which may increase maintenance

types and application of testing procedures and equipment.


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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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 scope of operational check

1.1

Identify and classify equipment components and operating systems

1.2

Match appropriate checks and procedures to the equipment operating systems

1.3

Identify special checking procedures and parameters in manufacturer specifications and procedures

1.4

Identify sources of information and data relevant to key variables

1.5

Identify and control hazards

1.6

Observe and undertake checks on the physical condition of equipment in accordance with procedures

1.7

Record preliminary observations

1.8

Discuss checking procedures with appropriate personnel and obtain necessary permission where required

2

Plan operational checks

2.1

Check specifications and notes from preliminary observations and identify areas to be clarified

2.2

Plan sequence for checks, noting areas where results and observations should be recorded

2.3

Ensure area is safe for operational check

2.4

Make arrangements for any additional resources, including other employees

3

Check unit through full operational range

3.1

Undertake operational checks observing relevant safety and operational requirements

3.2

Confirm results and findings

3.3

Identify faults to be dealt with

4

Identify faults and formulate recommendations

4.1

Identify impact of faults on work schedule

4.2

Record proposals for equipment repair based on faults found, cost/time implications and workplace approval systems

4.3

Explain proposals to relevant workplace personnel, including any options and recommendations

4.4

Take appropriate action to return equipment to full operation in accordance with procedures

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:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

plant description manuals

manufacturer instructions and specifications

service manuals

machine circuit diagrams for hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical/electronic circuits

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 specific for the task

product testing equipment (e.g. flowmeter, scales, tape measure, micrometer, calliper and ultrasonic thickness)

equipment checking equipment (e.g. vibration meter, tachometer, current tester, thermal imaging and temperature gauge)

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

rotating and moving machinery

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

temporary connections or by-passes

electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic energy sources

out-of-specification operation

smoke, darkness and heat

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

fire and explosion

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Faults

Faults may arise from routine and non-routine causes and must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to apply existing, or develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts to:

determine faults needing action

determine possible fault causes

develop solutions to faults which do not have a known solution

follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

report faults outside area of responsibility/expertise to designated person

Non-routine faults are unexpected faults, or variations of previous faults and are associated with one or more of the following:

out-of-specification product or variations

response of equipment to materials variations

new or changed materials

changed equipment settings (e.g. higher speed or throughput)

equipment breakdown or in need of maintenance

Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following:

procedures

training

technical information such as journals, engineering specifications

remembered experience

relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people

Variables

Key variables to be monitored include one or more of the following:

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

equipment component performance

sequences and timing of operations

materials changes (desired and not desired)

Sources of information and data

Sources of information and data include one or more of the following:

plant data

log sheets

operational and performance reports

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

planned maintenance schedules

procedures

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
Identify and classify equipment components and operating systems 
Match appropriate checks and procedures to the equipment operating systems 
Identify special checking procedures and parameters in manufacturer specifications and procedures 
Identify sources of information and data relevant to key variables 
Identify and control hazards 
Observe and undertake checks on the physical condition of equipment in accordance with procedures 
Record preliminary observations 
Discuss checking procedures with appropriate personnel and obtain necessary permission where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMSUP303 - Identify equipment faults
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

MSMSUP303 - Identify equipment faults

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: