This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, diagnose and rectify minor faults in accordance with regulations, safe working codes of practice and workplace requirements, across a variety of operational transport contexts.

It includes identifying maintenance and/or repair requirements, conducting minor maintenance and routine repairs, checking and reporting minor repairs and/or maintenance, and providing support in accordance with workplace procedures.

Work is performed without supervision, generally within a team environment.

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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify maintenance/repair requirements

1.1

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

1.2

Condition of vehicle and/or motive power unit ancillary equipment are assessed

1.3

Faulty or damaged components or equipment are identified and assessed for component exchange or minor repair

1.4

Required equipment and tools are identified and obtained

1.5

Work areas and equipment are prepared and made safe for repair/maintenance/component exchange activities

2

Conduct minor maintenance and routine repairs

2.1

Minor repair/maintenance/component exchange activities are carried out to comply with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.2

Required equipment, tools and materials are operated, applied and handled to conform to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and manufacturer specifications, to prevent injury and damage

3

Check and report minor repairs/maintenance

3.1

Minor repair/maintenance/component exchange activities are checked for accordance with safety requirements and workplace procedures

3.2

Equipment is checked to confirm it has been restored to operational standards

3.3

Repair/maintenance/component exchange activities are documented in appropriate records or logbooks

4

Provide support

4.1

Repairs/maintenance/component exchange activities requiring support are identified and level of support is established

4.2

Assistance to repair/maintenance/component exchange activities is provided as required

4.3

Repair/maintenance/component exchange work not able to be undertaken or completed is reported to appropriate personnel for follow-up action

4.4

Work site is checked for cleanliness and operational safety, and appropriate action is taken to restore site and equipment

4.5

Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

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 identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating and working effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

implementing contingency plans

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring performance of equipment

monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

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

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:

emergency procedures

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection requirements

tools and equipment used and procedures and precautions for their care, use and storage

typical minor repair problems that can occur and related action that should be taken

workplace component and material supply system

workplace documentation and records requirements

workplace procedures for diagnosing and repairing minor faults.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and manufacturer operational manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.