The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

determine maintenance requirements for work area

establish and document maintenance schedule

coordinate implementation of maintenance

ensure maintenance schedule is communicated and reported to all appropriate personnel

manage unplanned maintenance issues

assess equipment reliability and contribute to improving outcomes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

maintenance scheduling system and associated information and communication systems

production equipment

relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs)

workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. In addition, the following optional or ancillary units may be relevant:

FDFPPL4003A Schedule and manage production

FDFPPL4006A Manage a work area within budget

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required skills

Ability to:

describe the company's approach to equipment maintenance

collect information on equipment maintenance requirements to identify routine lubrication and servicing requirements as appropriate

analyse equipment maintenance data, such as the use of data analysis techniques to plot and interpret trends and patterns in equipment performance

identify components of the maintenance program and related responsibilities for implementation, such as equipment monitoring, lubrication schedules, routine servicing and cleaning schedules and breakdown or emergency response (implementation is typically shared between production and maintenance personnel and/or external service providers)

identify and confirm resource requirements to meet maintenance requirements, including the nature of maintenance tasks involved to identify the required maintenance equipment, materials/consumables and competenciesand where required,identify and liaise with external maintenance service providers

confirm that personnel with the required competencies are available to conduct maintenance activities, such as reporting and/or developing competencies required to implement the maintenance schedule, and where required, manage contracts with maintenance providers

develop a schedule for equipment maintenance to support reliable equipment performance with minimal disruption to production, including consulting relevant personnel to confirm schedule feasibility, and notifying relevant personnel of any possibility that maintenance cannot be completed within scheduled timeframe

record and communicate the schedule in appropriate formats, such as use of software, and communicating information to meet workplace and audience requirements

ensure that operating procedures are available and include information on occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental management and food safety requirements and responsibilities

monitor maintenance activities against the schedule to identify variances and take appropriate corrective action, such as assessing the consequences of any adjustments to the schedule, and where required, monitor completion of maintenance within maintenance budget constraints

respond to unplanned events, such as major equipment breakdowns to minimise disruption and optimise efficiency

communicate maintenance requirements and report outcomes, including ensuring effective communication between production and maintenance personnel to enhance equipment reliability and identify improvement opportunities

use planning and systems control software

use communication skills to interpret and complete work information to support operations of work team or area

demonstrate and support cooperative work practices within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

basic maintenance approaches and differences between reactive, preventative and proactive maintenance models, such as reliability centred maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TCM)

company systems, processes and responsibilities for collecting equipment condition information, analysing information and carrying out required servicing and maintenance tasks

sources of data on equipment performance and maintenance requirements, related recording systems and data analysis tools

the requirements of the maintenance scheduling process, including the production process to identify the impact of scheduling on production in order to oversee maintenance activities and establish maintenance priorities

links to related activities, such as purchasing and contract management

factors that influence the reliability of equipment, including equipment capability, equipment/process design, and operating conditions and practices

methods used to measure effectiveness of maintenance including measures of plant availability, cost of maintenance, downtime and alternate resource utilisation

OHS, environmental and food safety requirements and responsibilities associated with maintenance activities

relevant personnel and departments to be consulted/notified of maintenance schedule and related amendments, including the information relevant to each group/person

awareness of conditions that can affect achievement of the maintenance schedule, including conditions that are unusual or unplanned, and related options for response to equipment breakdowns/emergencies

communication skills to consult and communicate with relevant personnel

recording systems and requirements, including relevant software packages

process improvement procedures

maintenance service supplier capacity

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Maintenance scheduling and work practices

Maintenance scheduling and work practices are consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of OHS and environmental impact of scheduling arrangements

Sources of information

Typical sources of information include

manufacturers' specifications

equipment capability data

condition monitoring data

equipment operation/performance reports and log sheets

workplace environmental guidelines

Scheduling

Scheduling may involve:

the use of planning and systems control software, such as SAP and MRPII

Maintenance schedules

Maintenance schedules may relate to:

lubrication schedules

service schedules and major cleaning where cleaning requires equipment dismantling or strip down

Coordination

Coordination may involve:

the management of contracts with external maintenance service providers and/or internal maintenance personnel