The unit involves planning and monitoring equipment maintenance in a forest products factory setting

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan routine maintenance

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planning and monitoring equipmentmaintenance are identified and followed

1.2. Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations

1.3. Servicing requirements of all site equipment are reviewed and maintenance schedules prepared

1.4. Tools, equipment and material requirements for maintenance work are determined and organised

1.5. Maintenance procedures are planned, scheduled and communicated to appropriate personnel

1.6. Roles and responsibilities are assigned to personnel in line with individual competence

1.7. Mentoring and training to support the maintenance plan are provided as required to ensure procedures are correctly carried out

1.8. Maintenance processes are planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements, and modified as required in response to equipment, personnel and site condition changes

1.9. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

2. Monitor equipment operation

2.1. Work is conducted in line with work order, and environmental and OHS requirements

2.2. Site servicing and maintenance records are routinely checked and reviewed for completeness and abnormal activity

2.3. Stock levels of routine service items and minor repair components are maintained to maximise availability and optimum operational performance of equipment

2.4. Equipment operation is systematically monitored, operating faults are identified and appropriate action is taken

2.5. Abnormal operation or frequent and recurring breakdowns are identified and investigated, and maintenance is organised as required

2.6. Situations requiring expert advice are identified and specialist assistance is sought in line with site procedures

2.7. Equipment condition is routinely reviewed to ensure and maintain efficient operations

3. Facilitate equipment repair

3.1. Visual inspection and fault finding procedures are conducted in line with manufacturer recommendations

3.2. Faults, malfunctions or problems with equipment are diagnosed and reported in line with site procedures

3.3. Equipment breakdowns are assessed and repair option is selected and organised in line with site procedures

3.4. Movement of equipment to suitable repair site is organised in line with site procedures

3.5. Repair activity is monitored and modified as required in line with site procedures

3.6. Maintenance schedule is periodically reviewed and revised to maintain operational integrity

3.7. Equipment that cannot be repaired is dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements

3.8. Maintenance records and reports are completed accurately and maintained in line with site procedures

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, equipment and materials; maximise equipment availability and minimise maintenance and repair costs

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation; interpret, apply and convey information in written, diagrammatic and verbal form

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to develop, modify and assign suitable checking and maintenance procedures; identify problems, equipment faults and breakdown causes; arrange appropriate repair options

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for planning and monitoring equipment maintenance

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals, the minimisation of carbon emissions, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for planning and monitoring equipment maintenance

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Problem identification and resolution strategies, including typical breakdown situations and available options for correction

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Range of site equipment and respective technical capabilities and limitations

Routine maintenance requirements for range of site equipment

Established communication channels and protocols

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently:

plan and monitor maintenance requirements of a range of site equipment

facilitate repairs in line with organisational requirements

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, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to planning and monitoring equipment maintenance

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to planning and monitoring equipment maintenance

planning and monitoring equipment operation and establishing a routine maintenance and servicing plan

efficiently performing or directing maintenance activities and facilitating the repair of equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Equipment may include:

sawmilling equipment

Equipmentmaintenance:

covers stationary and mobile equipment typically used for forest harvesting operations

may be performed in a forest or workshop environment

Environmental protection measures may include:

ground growth

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards and obstacles

Maintenance procedures include:

visual inspections

pre-start checks

shutdown checks

filling procedures

service procedures

changing bearings, shafts and pulleys

removing and replacing parts or components

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

managers

equipment manufacturers

service agents

Plans include:

equipment maintenance and repair needs

current operational conditions

current work patterns

disposal of contaminants and waste

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Routine service items may include:

equipment structural features and attachments

drive lines

engine

transmission

final drives

tracks

wheels and tyres

winch

grapple systems

electronics

computer and cutting systems

fuel

engine oil

coolant

brake fluid

hydraulic fluid

transmission fluid

Action taken may include:

stopping equipment immediately

checking operational concerns in line with seriousness and site standards

Equipment breakdown assessment includes:

nature

cause

seriousness

likely repair requirements

Repair options

take account of:

likely repair times

access to service personnel

permanency of repairs

potential for further damage and personal injury

equipment demand

availability of alternatives

Dealing with may include:

recycling equipment that cannot be repaired

sending equipment that cannot be repaired to landfill

Records and reports may be:

manual

a computer-based system

another appropriate organisational communication system

Common Technical

This unit contains employability skills