This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test equipment and to isolate faults in accordance with relevant codes of practice, regulations and workplace requirements within the transport and logistics industry.

It includes scoping and planning operational checks, checking equipment through its full operating range, and isolating faults and/or formulating recommendations for adjustment, repair or replacement.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.

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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Scope operational checks

1.1

Physical condition of equipment is observed

1.2

Test procedures and parameters are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications

1.3

Preliminary observations are recorded

1.4

Test procedures are confirmed with appropriate staff as required and necessary permission is obtained

2

Plan operational checks

2.1

Specifications and notes from preliminary observations are checked and clarified as required

2.2

Sequence of tests are planned noting where results and observations should be recorded

2.3

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

2.4

Safe area for testing is identified

2.5

Arrangements are made to obtain additional resources and staff, as required

3

Check equipment through its full operating range

3.1

Tests are undertaken in accordance with relevant safety and operational requirements

3.2

Results are recorded and findings are confirmed

4

Isolate fault and/or formulate recommendations

4.1

Proposals for equipment repair are recorded based on faults found, cost/time implications and workplace approval systems

4.2

Report is explained to relevant workplace personnel including options and recommendations

4.3

Parts are procured and/or repairs are undertaken in accordance with enterprise 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:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

selecting and using relevant meters, gauges, equipment and tools when testing equipment and isolating faults

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:

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of equipment concerned

documentation and record requirements

fault-finding techniques including identification of cost/time effective rectification procedures

faults that may occur with equipment, and appropriate action that can be taken to report and/or rectify identified equipment or component faults

guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment including tagging unserviceable or damaged items

housekeeping standards and procedures

operational safety requirements for equipment concerned

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for testing equipment and isolating faults

relevant sections of regulatory requirements applicable to testing equipment and isolating faults

site layout and obstacles

tools, meters, gauges and equipment used when testing equipment and isolating faults and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

workplace procedures and policies for testing equipment and isolating faults, including tagging and reporting faulty equipment and components.

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 must 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

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

applicable documentation including manufacturers specifications, workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.