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Inspect equipment for serviceability

Inspect equipment for serviceability

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPB3019
State Code
OCO04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for equipment users to inspect and report on the safety and operational effectiveness of equipment, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and use related personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Inspect equipment.
  • 2.1 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 2.2 Inspect equipment prior to transport and set up.
  • 2.3 Read and comply with manufacturer’s instructions for equipment.
  • 2.4 Check warning systems for operational effectiveness.
3 Identify and assess impact of faults on work requirements.
  • 3.1 Identify faults and assess potential effect of the fault on operation of equipment for the required work.
  • 3.2 Assess equipment wear, identifying likely requirements for future repair.
  • 3.3 Report faults that may affect the safe operation of the equipment to appropriate personnel for rectification, and tag and set aside equipment for repair.
  • 3.4 Make accurate reports of the results of the inspection and testing.
  • 3.5 Ensure records are clear, unambiguous and concise with clear reference made to items that may require replacement or repair in the future.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9459 CPCCPB3019A Inspect equipment for serviceability Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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