REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures and policies for the use and maintenance of minor mechanical equipment

Problems that can occur when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment and related action that should be taken to resolve them

Tools and equipment for using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment and the procedures and precautions for their care use and storage

Workplace documentation and records requirements

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Work collaboratively with others when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interaction with others

Report identified problems faults and malfunctions that may arise when using and maintaining minor mechanical equipment in accordance with organisational procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment PPE

Monitor performance of equipment

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

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of

completing a preoperational check on one piece of equipment used in the job function

operating mechanical equipment to manufacturer and workplace requirements

carrying out one routine maintenance in a safe manner

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur

in three different activities of the job function in the workplace

if in a simulated work environment using industrystandard equipment

A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

Equipment may include:

Equipment operations may be carried out in various situations, including:

Materials may include:

Safety equipment may include:

Environmental hazards may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information and records may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: