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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out equipment checks
   • OH&S requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the activity
   • Tools appropriate to the task are selected
   • Equipment is checked in accordance with specified workplace instructions
   • Status of equipment is recorded according to prescribed guidelines
   • Deficiencies or abnormalities are reported to appropriate personnel
2. Perform operator level maintenance
   • Equipment is inspected in accordance with Defence procedures
   • Preventative maintenance is performed in accordance with specific workplace instructions
   • Equipment is replaced/repaired within the guidelines of operator level maintenance
   • Details of maintenance are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

encourage team members follow instructionsdirectives and report information identify faults report deficiencies or abnormalities use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques use active listening techniques use cleaning agents and chemicals safely use specific maintenance tools visually inspect equipment

Required Knowledge

cleaning procedures of selected equipment composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members maintenance procedures of selected equipment OHampSradiation hazard policies parts and components of selected equipment

Evidence Required

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 competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to inspect equipment in accordance with operating procedures correctly perform pre operational checks clean and maintain equipment within guidelines of responsibility comply with OHampSradiation hazard policy perform prepost deployment checks in accordance with specific operating procedures Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a variety of situations within the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment Specific resources for assessment Access is required to specific workplace operating procedures task specific tools and equipment maintenance guidelines communications publications equipment specific manuals
Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions

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Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Equipment may include	Ancillary equipment Basic preventative maintenance tools and equipment Communications equipment Field specific equipment Fire equipment Lighting equipment Salvage and rescue equipment Visual signalling equipment
Records and reports may include	Daily system operability tests (DSOTs) check sheets Departmental defect logs Field unserviceability reports (EMEFIX) Unserviceability reports
Operator level maintenance may include	Basic non technical functions that do not exceed the communications operator's area of responsibility such as: basic component replacement routine cleaning visual inspections routine operability checks

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