ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Inspect equipment and work area

1.1

Equipment is inspected prior to start-up in accordance with workplace pre-operational functional safety check procedures and manufacturer’s specifications

1.2

Aspects of equipment/work area found to be outside manufacturer’s and/or workplace specifications are reported to designated persons for appropriate action

2

Check equipment operational capability

2.1

Equipment and components are tested after start-up in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures

2.2

Warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness

3

Identify and assess impact of faults on work requirements

3.1

Faults are identified and assessment is made of the potential effect on the operation of the equipment for the required work

3.2

Faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment are reported to the appropriate personnel for rectification

4

Record and report inspection and testing results

4.1

Inspection and testing results are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policies and industry guidelines

4.2

Clear, unambiguous and concise records are kept, in accordance with workplace policies

4.3

Clear reference is made to any items that may affect the future safety of the equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication processes during work activities

communicating and working effectively with others when checking and assessing equipment operational capability

completing documentation related to checking and assessing equipment operational capability

implementing contingency plans and modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

reading, interpreting and following instructions, procedures, information, labels and signs relevant to the checking and assessing of the operational capability of equipment

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using relevant equipment and communications technology when checking and assessing equipment operational capability

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

servicing equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

equipment characteristics, capabilities, limitations and operational safety requirements

housekeeping procedures

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for checking and assessing equipment operational capability

problems that may occur when checking and assessing equipment operational capability and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

site layout and obstacles

tools and equipment used when checking and assessing equipment operational capability and the precautions and procedures to be followed in their use.