AUMFTM001
Undertake preliminary fault finding and machine reset


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to enable an operator to perform a simple fault-finding task in a production environment.

It applies to those in a manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Prepare for fault finding and machine reset

1.1 Work instructions are identified and confirmed

1.2 Fault-finding checklist is developed and implemented

1.3 Machines and equipment for preliminary fault finding and reset are identified

2. Undertake fault finding and machine reset

2.1 Machine faults and machine reset requirements are identified according to checklist

2.2 Identified faults are repaired, adjusted and recorded

2.3 Machines are reset as required according to workplace procedures

2.4 Machinery repair team and other relevant personnel are advised of outcomes

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Causes of faults are reported to appropriate personnel

3.2 Suggestions for improvement to machine operating procedures are reported

3.3 New process is validated and workplace is restored

3.4 Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret instructions relating to machine operating procedures

analyse fault checklists and reports.

Writing skills to:

complete fault finding checklist and reports.

Oral communication skills to:

refer equipment, tool and machinery faults to appropriate personnel

communicate machine faults and reset requirements to co-workers.

Numeracy skills to:

record parts numbers and materials used for stock control

use imperial and metric systems to required specifications.

Planning and organising skills to:

prepare machines and work area for fault-finding activities.


Range Statement

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.

Work instructions must include:

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

workplace instructions, including:

drawings and designs

fault-finding plans

job sheets

machine reset specifications

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications.

Preliminary fault findingand reset must include:

communication with production line supervisor and emergency repair team

following workplace checklists and routines to establish:

component defects

machine malfunction faults

machine reset requirements.


Sectors

Technical – Manufacture


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Passenger Vehicle