ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for servicing

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the servicing of plants and equipment

1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift servicing requirements

1.3. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work

1.4. Conduct pre-start checks on the service vehicle in accordance with manufacturer and /or site procedures

1.5. Check and top up service vehicle levels of fuel, lubricants and water as required in the service plan

1.6. Maintain the service bay/equipment

1.7. Identify replacement parts and service tools from the servicing schedule and obtain them from the appropriate stores area

2. Service plant and equipment

2.1. Coordinate and liaise to arrange details of preparatory activities, timing and location of servicing

2.2. Carry out start-up, park-up and shut-down procedures on service vehicle in accordance with manufacturer and/or site specific requirements

2.3. Operate service vehicle in accordance with manufacturer and/or site requirements

2.4. Carry out servicing of plant and equipment in accordance with the service schedule, manufacturer specifications and site requirements.

2.5. Dispose of used oils and lubricants in accordance with environmental regulations and site requirements

2.6. Maintain completed servicing schedule and/or records in accordance with site requirements

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to service plant and equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

read, interpret and apply technical information

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

apply oil sampling procedures

apply environmental constraints in service operations

apply equipment records maintenance procedure

apply environmentally sensitive fluids and materials disposal procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to service plant and equipment:

site and equipment safety requirements

isolation and tag-out procedures

emergency fire procedures

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

fuel and lubricant applications and specifications

filter applications and specifications

additives applications and specifications

hazardous chemical (Hazchem) systems

hazard identification and response procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to servicing

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

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for servicing of plants and equipment

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the servicing of plants and equipment

working with others to undertake and complete the servicing of plants and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the servicing of plants and equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the servicing of plants and equipment

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Shift servicing requirements may include:

number and type of plant and equipment to be serviced

description of servicing required

specific servicing priorities and achievement targets

location of plant and equipment

site lighting arrangements

hazards and potential hazards

coordination details

Service vehicle may be:

any vehicle that is designed or modified to carry and operate service equipment

Service bay/equipment requirements may include:

clearing and cleaning access ways

monitoring and maintaining fuel and lubricant levels

checking and maintaining service bay/equipment

applying authorised sampling procedures

Replacement parts and servicing tools may include:

compressors

filter

'O' rings

gaskets

jump start equipment

compressed air start equipment

tools

fire fighting equipment

waste disposal equipment

records

cleaning agents

Site specific requirements may include:

isolation of plant/equipment

creation and maintenance of a safe work environment

the handling of hazardous chemicals and substances

tagging procedures