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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for applying operational maintenance skills
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to apply operational maintenance skills
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify and obtain appropriate tools required for the work activities
   • Inspect and prepare tools for use and report faults
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Identify and respond to basic faults in mechanical systems
   • Apply site safety systems and procedures relevant to mechanical systems, including isolation procedures, before commencing work activities
   • Identify components and functions of mechanical systems
   • Identify and respond to faults in mechanical systems according to workplace procedures
   • Rectify and report faults in mechanical systems to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Use tools safely according to manufacturer specifications
3. Identify and respond to basic faults in electrical systems
   • Apply site safety systems and procedures relevant to electrical systems, including isolation procedures, before commencing work activities
   • Identify components and functions of basic electrical circuitry
   • Identify and respond to faults in electrical systems according to workplace procedures
   • Rectify and report faults in electrical systems to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Use tools safely according to manufacturer specifications
4. Identify, select and use fasteners
   • Apply site safety systems and procedures relevant to electrical systems, including isolation procedures, before commencing work activities
   • Identify components and functions of fasteners and match the fasteners to the relevant work activity
   • Correctly use and apply fasteners according to manufacturer specifications
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean and maintain plants and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
   • Clear work area and dispose of materials according to workplace procedures
   • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

apply operational maintenance skills on at least two occasions, including:

identifying components of mechanical systems and electrical circuitry

identifying, diagnosing, responding, rectifying and reporting faults in systems, including:

mechanical systems

electrical systems

identifying and using fasteners

completing housekeeping duties

documenting and communicating environmental issues

identifying and complying with site isolation procedures

identifying and responding to manufacturer and workplace technical information

identifying operational safety requirements

matching tools with job requirements

inspecting and preparing tools for use.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for applying operational maintenance skills

work effectively with others to apply operational maintenance skills in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to apply operational maintenance skills, including:

hand tool maintenance, care and storage procedures

power tool maintenance, care and storage procedures

principles and techniques for identifying types, characteristics, grades, uses and limitations of plant and equipment, including:

hand tools

measuring devices

power tools

basic diagnostic processes and techniques

fasteners

principles and techniques for identifying types, characteristics, uses and limitations of servicing materials, including:

oils

greases

hydraulic fluids

brake fluid

principles and techniques for identifying the functions and major components of systems, including:

mechanical systems

electrical systems

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

lubrication systems

principles and techniques for identifying and applying environmental constraints and requirements related to operational maintenance

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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