Elements

Performance Criteria

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 section

1. Monitor operation

1.1 Operation of tools, equipment and machinery is monitored in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements to ensure they are performing according to job requirements and operator instructions

1.2 Processes relevant to the task are monitored according to manufacturer specifications, workplace instructions and procedures

2. Perform minor maintenance

2.1 Minor maintenance is performed on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS requirements

2.2 Maintenance requirements outside the range of operator expertise or responsibility are reported to appropriate personnel, according to workplace procedures

3. Apply preventative maintenance

3.1 Tools, equipment and machinery used in the manufacturing process are checked according to workplace and manufacturer preventative maintenance procedures

3.2 Identified requirements of tools, equipment and machinery are reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures

4. Complete monitoring and maintenance procedures

4.1 Equipment, tools, machinery and work areas are cleaned and maintained according to workplace procedures

4.2 Faulty or damaged tools, equipment and machinery are identified, tagged and reported according to workplace procedures

4.3. Workplace documentation and equipment maintenance reports are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

identify and understand tools, equipment and machinery operator instructions

follow manufacturer maintenance specifications

identify WHS requirements relating to monitoring and maintaining equipment

understand and follow manufacturer preventative maintenance procedures.

Writing skills to:

legibly complete equipment maintenance schedules and reports

complete faulty tools, equipment and machinery tags.

Oral communication skills to:

inform supervisor of faulty or damaged equipment, tools and machinery

report maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

identify deviations from correct operation of tools, equipment and machinery from measurements and calculations

understand time and dates in maintenance schedules.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Monitored must include:

checking for abnormal operation of equipment, tools or machinery

checking quality of products during the manufacturing process

standardised workplace preventative maintenance schedules.

Tools, equipment and machinery must include:

hand, power and air tools

production assembly equipment.

Minor maintenance must include:

visual inspections

pre-start checks

shutdown checks

removing and replacing parts or components.

Workplace procedures must include:

continuous improvement programs

operation of tools, equipment and machinery

WHS requirements

workplace instructions.

Preventative maintenance procedures must include:

maintaining or replacing consumables

making minor adjustments

providing feedback on ways to improve equipment maintenance

recorded regular inspections.

Requirements must include:

adjustment

cleaning

modification

repair

replacement

servicing.