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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to carry out operational maintenance
  2. Perform prestart checks and maintenance
  3. Perform equipment checks
  4. Perform equipment maintenance

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:

carry out of operational maintenance on at least two occasions, including:

carrying out prestart checks on equipment as per maintenance requirements

performing equipment maintenance and field repairs

monitoring maintenance effectiveness

undertaking hot work.

During the above, the candidate must:

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

work with others to undertake operational maintenance

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required to carry out operationalmaintenance

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


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 carry out operational maintenance, including those related to:

work health and safety procedures

emergency procedures

environmental issues

hot work

fire prevention and control

mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and power tools

isolation and tag out procedures

records and reports on maintenance actions

equipment and material types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:

lubricants use

electric indicators

hydraulic indicators

gauges

transmission and drive systems

key industry and worksite terminology.