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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out major repairs and overhaul of machinery and equipment
   • Identify major repairs and overhaul requirements for machinery and equipment and organise resources according to manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise requirements
   • Identify, access and confirm tools and equipment against job requirements
   • Risk assess and control potential and existing hazards in the workplace according to work health and safety and enterprise requirements
   • Use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment according to work health and safety and enterprise requirements
2. Conduct major repairs and overhaul of machinery and equipment
   • Confirm machinery and equipment faults and malfunctions
   • Estimate scope and costing for repairs or overhaul and present for approval by management
   • Implement repair and replacement process for major repairs
   • Identify worn or damaged parts in need of overhaul and remove and overhaul
   • Consult appropriate personnel as necessary in regard to overhaul requirements and major repairs
3. Carry out advanced welding repairs and workplace engineering
   • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement, monitor and review risk controls
   • Select, set up and start cutting and welding equipment and materials
   • Conduct cutting and welding to industry and safety standards
   • Carry out workplace engineering tasks to modify design or manufacture parts
4. Complete major repairs and overhaul operation
   • Shut down, adjust, clean and store tools and equipment
   • Collect, treat and dispose or recycle waste from repair and maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements
   • Clean, maintain and return work areas to operating condition
   • Record breakdowns, major repairs, overhauls, incidents and work conducted

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed undertaking major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment in a manner that allows the core business of the enterprise to continue with minimal disruption.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and implement control measures

plan for and meet seasonal deadlines

identify the most effective and economic option in the replacement, repair and overhaul of components

select and use tools and materials appropriate to the task

recognise and replace deteriorated or worn parts

disassemble and reassemble parts and components of machinery and equipment use and maintain welding and thermal cutting equipment

diagnose faults

determine appropriate cutting and welding techniques

operate welding equipment safely and effectively

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

assemblies and components of drive, electrical and hydraulic systems

operational requirements of machinery and equipment

detailed knowledge of mechanics and equipment operating systems

storage and use of welding equipment

work health and safety legislative and enterprise requirements

environmental codes of practice with regard to the major repair of machinery and equipment

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