Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment.
This unit applies to those working in a technical role to ensure that machinery and equipment for the enterprise is repaired or overhauled in a way that allows the core business of the enterprise to continue with minimal disruption.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to carry out major repairs and overhaul of machinery and equipment | 1.1 Identify major repairs and overhaul requirements for machinery and equipment and organise resources according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements 1.2 Identify, access and confirm tools and equipment against job requirements 1.3 Risk assess and control potential and existing hazards in the workplace according to work health and safety and enterprise requirements 1.4 Use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment according to work health and safety and enterprise requirements |
2. Conduct major repairs and overhaul of machinery and equipment | 2.1 Confirm machinery and equipment faults and malfunctions 2.2 Estimate scope and costing for repairs or overhaul and present for approval by management 2.3 Implement repair and replacement process for major repairs 2.4 Identify worn or damaged parts in need of overhaul and remove and overhaul 2.5 Consult appropriate personnel as necessary in regard to overhaul requirements and major repairs |
3. Carry out advanced welding repairs and workplace engineering | 3.1 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement, monitor and review risk controls 3.2 Select, set up and start cutting and welding equipment and materials 3.3 Conduct cutting and welding to industry and safety standards 3.4 Carry out workplace engineering tasks to modify design or manufacture parts |
4. Complete major repairs and overhaul operation | 4.1 Shut down, adjust, clean and store tools and equipment 4.2 Collect, treat and dispose or recycle waste from repair and maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements 4.3 Clean, maintain and return work areas to operating condition 4.4 Record breakdowns, major repairs, overhauls, incidents and work conducted |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be observed undertaking major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment in a manner that allows the core business of the enterprise to continue with minimal disruption.
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and implement control measures
plan for and meet seasonal deadlines
identify the most effective and economic option in the replacement, repair and overhaul of components
select and use tools and materials appropriate to the task
recognise and replace deteriorated or worn parts
disassemble and reassemble parts and components of machinery and equipment use and maintain welding and thermal cutting equipment
diagnose faults
determine appropriate cutting and welding techniques
operate welding equipment safely and effectively
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
assemblies and components of drive, electrical and hydraulic systems
operational requirements of machinery and equipment
detailed knowledge of mechanics and equipment operating systems
storage and use of welding equipment
work health and safety legislative and enterprise requirements
environmental codes of practice with regard to the major repair of machinery and equipment
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)