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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Verify fault
   • Normal performance and function of mechanical equipment is ascertained by consulting manufacturers' specifications and manuals, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Fault indicators, technical information and diagnostic techniques are used to verify reported faults in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Faults are reproduced and monitored, if possible, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Fault finding is carried out with others, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Mechanical equipment components, pipe work, fittings and support fixings are inspected for obvious faults, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Test and measurement instruments are used, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specification
2. Repair fault
   • Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures site requirements
   • Faulty, worn, damaged or unsecured components are replaced or repaired, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Parts and components are selected and replaced, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specification
   • All faults are repaired or rectified, in accordance with the work plan
   • Final inspection is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Complete work
   • Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Plan and prepare for work
   • Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
6. Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with workplace procedures
7. Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specifications
9. Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected, in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Normal performance and function of mechanical equipment is ascertained by consulting manufacturers' specifications and manuals, in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Fault indicators, technical information and diagnostic techniques are used to verify reported faults in accordance with workplace procedures
13. Faults are reproduced and monitored, if possible, in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Fault finding is carried out with others, in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Mechanical equipment components, pipe work, fittings and support fixings are inspected for obvious faults, in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Test and measurement instruments are used, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specification
17. Determine cause of fault
    • Appropriate personnel are consulted, if required, about faulty mechanical equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Maintenance records on mechanical equipment are consulted, in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault, based on analysis of evidence, are used, in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures site requirements
20. Faulty, worn, damaged or unsecured components are replaced or repaired, in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Parts and components are selected and replaced, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specification
22. All faults are repaired or rectified, in accordance with the work plan
23. Final inspection is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
24. Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures
25. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
26. Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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