This unit applies to the provision of support to others undertaking maintenance on small engine machinery including hand tools and equipment.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for basic routine maintenance

1.1. Tools and supplies required to carry out basic routine maintenance tasks are identified, selected and provided on site according to supervisor's instructions.

1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of machinery and equipment are carried out and adjustments made according to manufacturers specifications and/or enterprise procedures.

1.3. Faulty or unsafe machinery and equipment are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.

1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to the supervisor.

2. Carry out basic routine maintenance

2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is stored, selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.

2.2. Greasing, lubrication and other basic servicing of machinery and equipment are carried out according to operator's manual/manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.

2.3. Routine adjustments and repairs are made to machinery and equipment according to operator manual/manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.

2.4. Work is conducted according to OHS requirements and completed to supervisor's satisfaction.

3. Complete basic routine maintenance activities

3.1. Tools are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.

3.2. Environmental procedures are followed and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise requirements.

3.3. Work area is cleaned and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

3.4. Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools are reported to the supervisor according to enterprise requirements.

Required skills

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

read and interpret manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, safety decals and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

measure and calculate volumes, consumption and lubrication requirements

use literacy skills to read and follow a range of basic instructions

use oral communication skills/language competence to communicate effectively with others

use numeracy skills to complete basic calculations

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds.

Required knowledge

types, characteristics and functions of machinery and equipment

machinery and equipment testing and operating procedures

types, characteristics and functions of tools used in maintenance of machinery and equipment

OHS legislative requirements

Codes of Practice with regard to the use and control of hazardous substances and/or working in confined spaces

environmental Codes of Practice with regard to maintenance activities and disposal of fuels and oils.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

test machinery and equipment to identify faults

carry out basic repairs

complete work records

clean up work area.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Maintenance may involve:

small engine machinery including hand tools and equipment.

Unit sector

Machinery operation and maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.