This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain minor mechanical equipment in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes carrying out pre-operation checks on equipment, operating mechanical equipment, conducting routine maintenance, and securing and storing equipment.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine procedures when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment across a variety of operational contexts.

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

Carry out pre-operation checks

1.1

Pre-operational checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications to ensure optimum functionality of equipment

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Necessary adjustments to equipment are made to ensure efficient operation, in accordance manufacturer instructions

1.4

Faulty equipment is tagged-out and reported to relevant person to ensure equipment is safe and effective to use

2

Operate mechanical equipment

2.1

Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace operating instructions to ensure safe and effective operation

2.2

Appropriate personal safety protection is used to minimise the risk of injury to operator

2.3

Work operational hazards are identified and eliminated or controlled appropriately when using equipment, to ensure safeworking conditions

2.4

Assisting personnel are given clear instructions about their duties as required to ensure safe and effective working conditions

3

Conduct routine maintenance

3.1

Equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications to ensure optimum functionality

3.2

Records are maintained according to workplace procedures

4

Secure and store equipment

4.1

Equipment is handled and transported in a safe, secure, efficient manner to minimise risk of injury to personnel and damage to equipment

4.2

Equipment is secured in storage area in accordance with operational procedures

4.3

Equipment is stored in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures to prevent loss and damage to 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 relevant workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

identifying, selecting and efficiently and effectively using relevant tools and equipment

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring equipment performance

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

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

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:

emergency procedures

problems that can occur when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment, and related action that should be taken

relevant manufacturer operating procedure or manual

relevant safety, WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

tools and equipment used when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment, and the procedures and precautions for their care, use and storage

workplace documentation and records requirements

workplace procedures and policies for operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment.