This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of

Amount of time required to complete routine servicing of plant equipment and machinery

Basic knowledge of the organisations plant equipment and machinery to be serviced and repaired

Enterprise maintenance and reporting policies and procedures

Identification of plant equipment and machinery faults and problems that will require reference to a tradesperson

Work health and safety WHS policies and procedures including safe working practices

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Work safely and follow the organisations work health and safety practices

Apply relevant knowledge of the organisations plant equipment and machinery to be serviced and repaired

Identify boundaries of role and when to refer problems and tasks to a tradesperson

Demonstrate correct and safe use of hand and power tools

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to

Apply problem solving skills the ability to use available resources and prioritise workload

Communicate with others in relation to work to be undertaken and potential workplace disruption

Demonstrate correct and safe use of hand and power tools

Demonstrate safe working practices

Follow infection control practices

Follow maintenance manuals and manufacturers recommendations for servicing and maintenance

Maintain workshop and plant room cleanliness

Use appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Use literacy numeracy and oral communication skills required to fulfil the position in a safe manner as specified by the health care facility

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Resources essential for assessment include

Workplace health and safety policies

Infection control policy in relation to engineering maintenance

Maintenance policy and procedures

Maintenance manuals

Manufacturers recommendations for maintenance

Job descriptions

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place if possible

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Questioning

Role play simulation

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Plant, equipment and machinery may include, but is not limited to:

Routine servicing tasks may include, but are not limited to:

Minor repair tasks may include, but are not limited to:

Appropriate person(s) may include:

Routine servicing and repair work may be undertaken in the following settings and other similar settings: