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Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

hand tools specific for the task

testing equipment

measuring and aligning equipment

computer equipment

relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

ineffective isolations of energy sources, motive power and process materials

manual handling of machinery components

hot, cold or components containing dangerous materials

external hazards (e.g. traffic into a maintenance area)

smoke, darkness and heat

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

fire and explosion

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Data and plant records

Data and plant records include one or more of the following:

plant data

log sheets

operational and performance reports

equipment performance (e.g. speed, output and variations)

equipment component performance

sequences and timing of operations

materials changes (desired and not desired)

physical aspects, such as noise, smell, feel and pressure condition monitoring information

planned maintenance schedules

procedures

manufacturer specifications, instructions, service manuals and other information


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

plan for maintenance requirements in standard and non-standard situations and determine appropriate action consistent with operation guidelines and regulatory framework

identify and interpret information from a range of internal and external sources

develop and adjust work plans for the maintenance activities

coordinate resources to meet maintenance work plans

communicate effectively with team/work group, supervisors and other personnel

monitor work plans for maintenance activities.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

characteristics and capabilities of relevant equipment, materials and processes

functions and troubleshooting of internal components and their problems

routine and non-routine causes of equipment failures and processes to develop solutions

service conditions which may increase maintenance

urgency and timeliness factors in planning maintenance activities in relation to production requirements

proactive, predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance principles.