Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply operational maintenance skills

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access and interpret manufacturers and site technical information

match tools with work needs

apply site isolation procedures

respond to faults

diagnose basic faults

complete reporting systems

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply operational maintenance skills

types and uses of oils greases hydraulic fluids brake fluid and other commonly used servicing materials

site isolation procedures

site operational and safety procedures

site procedures relating to operational maintenance

site maintenance systems and procedures

types characteristics uses and limitations of hand tools

types characteristics uses and limitations of measuring devices

hand tool maintenance care and storage procedures

types characteristics uses and limitations of power tools

power tool maintenance care and storage procedures

the functions of major components of common mechanical systems

the functions of major components of common hydraulic systems

the functions of major components of common pneumatic systems

the functions of major components of common lubrication systems

basic diagnostic processestechniques of mechanical systems

major components within common electrical systems

electrical system basic circuit diagnostic processes and techniques

types uses grades and limitations of fasteners

environmental constraints and requirements related to operational maintenance

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for applying operational maintenance skills

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient application of operational maintenance skills

working with others to undertake and complete the application of operational maintenance skills that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely application of operational maintenance skills that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the application of operational maintenance skills

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Tools may include:

Mechanical systems may include:

Electrical systems may cover low and medium voltage, and may include:

Fasteners may include: