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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
   • Determine the approach for maintaining production equipment
   • Source and assess advice on equipment maintenance requirements according to manufacturers’ specifications
   • Assess and prioritise special maintenance requirements
2. Plan maintenance according to workplace procedures
   • Identify and secure resources required to carry out maintenance
   • Develop a maintenance schedule to provide reliable equipment performance with minimal disruption to production
   • Ensure the maintenance schedule takes account of production schedules, equipment capability, special maintenance requirements, efficient resource utilisation, workplace health and safety requirements, and workplace environmental guidelines
   • Record the maintenance schedule in the appropriate workplace format
   • Define and communicate responsibilities for implementing the maintenance schedule
   • Consult personnel affected by the maintenance program and advise of maintenance process
3. Monitor implementation of the maintenance schedule according to workplace procedures
   • Monitor progress of maintenance to identify variance to schedule
   • Identify, assess and address unplanned events that could affect the schedule
   • Identify and communicate potential failure to meet maintenance deadlines to relevant personnel in a timely manner
4. Contribute to the improvement of equipment reliability
   • Review equipment performance information to identify patterns or trends
   • Identify factors that affect equipment reliability
   • Consult production and maintenance personnel to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability
   • Take action to improve equipment reliability
   • Review the maintenance schedule and related programs and procedures to reflect improvements