The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of regulatory requirements applicable to the testing of equipment and the isolation of faults

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures and policies for the testing of equipment and the isolation of faults, including the tagging and reporting of faulty equipment and components

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the testing of equipment and the isolation of faults

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

Tools, meters, gauges and equipment used during the testing of equipment and the isolation of faults and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

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

Faults that may occur with equipment, and appropriate action that can be taken to report and/or rectify the identified faults in the equipment or its components

The characteristics, capabilities and limitations of the equipment

Operational safety requirements for the equipment concerned

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Documentation and record requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when testing equipment and isolating faults

Read and comprehend simple statements in English

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the testing of equipment and the isolation of faults

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the testing of equipment and the isolation of faults

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when testing equipment and isolating faults

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when testing equipment and isolating faults in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

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

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use relevant meters, gauges, equipment and tools when testing equipment and isolating faults

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Apply basic mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic principles to testing and fault identification activities

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

limited or restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Tests and the isolation of faults may be performed:

on a range of equipment used in the stevedoring, transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Tests may include but are not limited to:

tests of operational performance

tests as part of routine servicing

identification of causes of poor or out-of-specification performance

tests following servicing and/or adjustment of equipment

Records/results of tests may include:

details of faulty equipment or specific components

details of action taken

results of testing and associated recommendations

details of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and materials

a fire or explosion

faulty equipment/tools

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Consultative processes may involve:

workplace personnel

supervisors and managers

equipment manufacturers

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

internet

RF communications

barcode readers

oral, aural or signed communications

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessment of the equipment concerned

manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools

equipment identification labels, barcodes and serial numbers

supplier and/or client instructions

relevant OH&S requirements and policies

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

material safety data sheets where applicable

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Code

award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations pertaining to the checking and operation of the equipment concerned

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

water and road use and licence arrangements

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations