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Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment

Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEL0052
State Code
OCB46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment.It includes planning, maintaining and servicing lift system and equipment by working safely; conducting site cleaning; lubricating and inspecting suspension, governors, compensators, floor selector and tappet switch ropes. It also includes carrying out periodic testing on lift safety gear, and completing and reporting service activities.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.). Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required. Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare service lift equipment
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for the work are followed
  • 1.3 Scope of work to be undertaken is identified from maintenance workplace procedures or fault/breakdown reports and/or discussions with appropriate person/s
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from work supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out service work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Service lift equipment
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out service work are followed
  • 2.2 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted in accordance with workplace safety procedures
  • 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Safety hazards resulting from fault/s or breakdown are documented on job safety assessments, risks assessed and risk control measures implemented in consultation with appropriate person/s
3 Complete and report service activities
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Reusable, faulty or worn components are inspected, tagged and despatched for repair to maintain adequate spares in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Maintenance work activities are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC508 UEENEEG165A Maintain and service traction lifts systems and equipment Unit of competency