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. Plan and prepare

1.1 Drawings and work orders are interpreted to establish work requirements

1.2 Lifting gear is selected and operated according to workplace procedures

1.3 Tools and equipment are selected and inspected and faults reported

2. Install and test mechanical units and assemblies

2.1 Fasteners, fittings and materials are selected for installation

2.2 Mechanical units and assemblies are installed and tested according to job specifications and work health and safety (WHS) procedures

2.3 Tools and equipment are used to install and replace assemblies

3. Remove, replace and test mechanical units and assemblies

3.1 Assembly information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer specifications

3.2 Mechanical units and assemblies are removed and replaced according to manufacturer specifications and WHS procedures

3.3 Mechanical units and assemblies are tested according to manufacturer specifications

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Work area, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.2 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

4.3 Waste material is collected, recycled or disposed of according to workplace procedures

4.4 Workplace documents are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret job specifications, work instructions, work orders and workplace procedures

interpret equipment operating instructions

identify parts and material lists

interpret installation, removal and testing instructions.

Writing skills to:

legibly complete faulty equipment tags.

Oral Communication to:

report faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

measure components, assemblies and equipment to determine compliance with specifications.

Planning and organising skills to:

identify and prepare components, equipment and work area

follow assembly instructions and specifications.

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.

Workplace procedures must include:

recording and reporting procedures for installing and replacing mechanical units and assemblies

procedures for using installation and replacement equipment

WHS requirements for installing and replacing mechanical units and assemblies.

Tools and equipment must include:

hand and power tools and equipment for installing and replacing mechanical units and assemblies

lifting equipment for mechanical units and assemblies.