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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for servicing and maintaining pumps
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to service and maintain pumps
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
   • Coordinate activities with relevant personnel prior to commencement of, during, and on completion of the work
2. Carry out service and repairs of pumps
   • Carry out inspection of pumps, fault find and report outcomes to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Select, check for faults and use appropriate servicing and maintenance tools
   • Select and operate servicing and maintenance items
   • Carry out servicing and maintenance of pumps
   • Dispose of waste, including used oil, lubricants and other materials according to workplace procedures
   • Return and secure all tools and re-usable items
   • 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:

service and maintain pumps one at least two occasions, including:

carrying out prestart, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

operating equipment controls, monitoring gauges and systems

conducting safety checks

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

preparing written records and reports

undertaking inspections and fault finding

applying site and manufacturer specifications and procedures for servicing and maintenance of pumps

operating equipment within specified limitations and capabilities.

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 servicing and maintaining pumps

work effectively with others to service and maintain pumps 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 service and maintain pumps, including:

risk assessment and management

processes to identify, address and report environmental issues

workplace process to set up work activity

work health and safety

site and manufacturer requirements and procedures

principles and techniques for selecting and checking for faults, all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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