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 carry out operational maintenance

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for carrying out of operational maintenance

apply in service functions and procedures

apply diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures

interpret manufacturers maintenance and operations manuals

use hand tools

solve problems

use PC software

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 carry out operational maintenance

manufacturers handbooks requirements and procedures

characteristics technical capabilities and limitations of equipment

environmental requirements and procedures

hot work procedures and techniques

fire prevention and control techniques and equipment

mechanicalelectricalhydraulic systems and power tools requirements and procedures

isolation and tag out procedures

lubricants and their uses

purpose of equipment electric and hydraulic indicators and gauges

characteristics of transmission and drive systems

recording and reporting requirements and procedures

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 carrying out of operational maintenance

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

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

consistent timely completion of operational maintenance 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 operational maintenance

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Work instructions may come from:

Hazards may include those associated with:

Coordination requirements may include

Personal protective equipment includes:

Equipment may include:

Equipment checks may include:

Symptoms of faults may include:

Procedures for keeping tools and consumables in good condition may include:

Hot work is any work or task that has the potential to create fire or explosion, and may include:

Spotters are used to:

Maintenance may include:

Reporting requirements may include:

Diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures may include: