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

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the establishing and maintenance of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintaining of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to establish and maintain maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment

consistent and timely establishing and maintaining of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and the selection of option that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to establishing and maintaining of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment

consistent and timely gaining of approval of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to establish maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply:

technical information

site / legislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

apply procedures to assess the risks and consequences attached to mechanical systems

apply processes to develop procedures appropriate to mine operations for management of mechanical maintenance systems

plan and coordinate work

apply procedures to manage work in confined spaces

apply procedures to identify training needs related to mechanical maintenance systems

interpret manufacturer's instructions

apply maintenance survey requirements and procedures

liaise with other parties

coordinate others

apply information management systems

apply mechanical maintenance data analyse processes

use measuring equipment

write reports

facilitate meetings

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to establish maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment:

legislative, Australian standards and site specific requirements including communications, emergency procedures, risk management, recording and reporting, mines rescue, OHS, manufacturer's instructions, standard work procedures, training, fire fighting, handling and storing of dangerous goods, local government and power authority requirements

mine operating systems and procedures, including transport systems, conveyor systems, systems of mining, ventilation systems, gas management systems and mine water management systems

stores systems

protection systems

reticulation systems

specifications from mechanical systems

audit procedures

mine design issues relating to mechanical systems

organisation structure

use of computer based systems relating to mechanical maintenance systems

workplace training methods

safety design features for maintenance of mechanical systems

maintenance surveys

work role definitions

reporting methods and alternatives

community expectations

consultative strategies

alternative documentation systems for procedures

mine equipment

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Maintenance Management System is:

the overarching combination of processes that is documented in policies, plans, procedures, schedules, audit and recording mechanisms, which determines how maintenance is implemented, controlled, monitored and reviewed at the mine

Maintenance is to restore or keep at the level that it was originally designed to, by:

inspecting and testing plant and equipment

monitoring plant and equipment

servicing equipment

repairing equipment

overhauling equipment

Maintenance strategy may include:

minimising risk to people and equipment

defining the actions necessary to meet business and legislative requirements

review of failure modes

manufacturer's requirements

Equipment may include:

entire item of plant or individual components of the item of plant

Stakeholders may include:

regulatory authorities

project managers

contractors

client representatives

government authorities

community groups

engineers

architects

employees