List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 | Identify maintenance requirements | 1.1 | Identify equipment variations/irregularities using observed data and plant records |
| 1.2 | Assess the urgency/priority of the situation |
| 1.3 | Identify appropriate corrective action |
| 1.4 | Identify correct tools and materials |
| 1.5 | Assess the impact of the maintenance activity and communicate to appropriate personnel |
| 1.6 | Identify hazards and risk controls |
| 1.7 | Identify work permit requirements |
2 | Prepare for maintenance activity | 2.1 | Ensure equipment is turned off and isolated according to procedures |
| 2.2 | Clear the area of obstructions and hazardous materials |
| 2.3 | Obtain appropriate tools, parts, materials and procedures |
| 2.4 | Obtain the appropriate work permits and adhere to the requirements |
| 2.5 | Communicate the impending maintenance activity to the appropriate personnel |
3 | Perform maintenance activity | 3.1 | Access all relevant information |
| 3.2 | Undertake maintenance activity according to procedures |
| 3.3 | Use tools and maintenance techniques correctly |
| 3.4 | Restore equipment to normal working condition |
| 3.5 | Leave the work area in a clean and safe condition |
| 3.6 | Ensure permits are signed-off as appropriate |
4 | Test equipment | 4.1 | Test equipment according to procedures |
| 4.2 | Return equipment to service |
| 4.3 | Ensure equipment meets normal operating requirements |
5 | Record maintenance activity | 5.1 | Complete maintenance logs/plant history records |
| 5.2 | Report maintenance activity to relevant personnel |
| 5.3 | Identify and report outstanding maintenance requirements to relevant personnel |
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 the ability to:
use available data and records to recognise fault and no-fault conditions in standard and non-standard situations
apply operational guidelines and known solutions to correct variations/irregularities
apply approved hazard control, work permit and safety procedures in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and clean up
identify the need for work permits and select the appropriate permit
apply maintenance procedures according to plant data and maintenance schedules.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
principles of operation of the equipment to be maintained
function and troubleshooting of major internal components and their problems
appropriate testing procedures and use of equipment for a range of equipment faults
typical causes of equipment failures and the service conditions which may increase maintenance
types and nature of maintenance (preventative, predictive, corrective) uses, benefits and limitations
factors that may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
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.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.