Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competency incorporates unit 18.6a of the National Metal
and Engineering Competency Standards
Screens may include vibratory, rotary, fixed and basket
Strainers may include Basket, rotary and element
Filters may include water trap, lube oil filters, cartridge, element, oil purifiers, paper,resin and sand
Plant may include electrostatic precipitators ; economise hopper; air conditioner; water coolers
Details of maintenance may be clarified by diagnosis and work place inspection
Maintenance may include repair; inspection; modification; overhaul; lubrication; servicing and test running
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records; job cards; check sheets; on device labelling updates and reporting; documenting equipment defects
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes eg chemical, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential that competence is assessed in the critical aspects of:
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of occupational health and safety legislation, statutory legislation, enterprise/site safety procedures; enterprise/site emergency procedures; preparation and planning of work; removal techniques; maintenance techniques and procedures; installation techniques and procedures; completion of work procedures
Context for assessment
Competency standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and applications of work.
Knowledge and skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety; filters and filtration system; measuring equipment; screen and filter types and materials; quality assurance/quality control; technical drawings and data; data recording techniques; hand and portable power tools; specialised tools and jigs; anode and cathode protection; alignment procedures; rigging and lifting techniques; relevant materials and components; fault finding and diagnostic techniques; appropriate test procedures; plant and system; balancing procedures; communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; identify and use measuring equipment; use hand portable power tools; use technical drawings and data; apply data analysis techniques; install and remove bearings; dismantle and assemble components; apply installation and maintenance procedures; communicate effectively