Unit of competency Outline

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Perform machinery maintenance

Perform machinery maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM302A
State Code
D7016
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining machinery and equipment that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work and defines the standard required to: carry out engine/equipment checks according to operator manuals and enterprise requirements; carry out lubrication and replacement of oils and filters according to operator manuals; carry out transmission checks, including drive and steering clutches and oil levels; check machinery and equipment components for wear and tear, and replace, tag and report defects if necessary; dispose of replaced parts and oils according to legislation and enterprise procedures; and record all details of maintenance and requirements for monitoring.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out engine/equipment checks
  • 1.1. Timed and regular engine equipment checks are carried out on specialised machinery and equipment as specified in operator manuals.
  • 1.2. All relevant grease or lubricant points are lubricated according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 1.3. Oils and filters are changed at intervals prescribed in operator manuals.
  • 1.4. Hydraulic hoses and systems checked for deterioration and defects actioned in line with supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
2. Carry out transmission checks
  • 2.1. Drive and steering clutches are checked for operation and adjustment in line with operator manual.
  • 2.2. Transmission oil levels are checked in line with operator manual.
  • 2.3. Tracks/wheels and undercarriage are checked for oil leaks and wear.
  • 2.4. Faulty seals or leaks are identified and corrective actions taken according to operator's instructions.
  • 2.5. Machine is regularly cleaned as an integral part of maintenance checks.
3. Maintain components and attachments
  • 3.1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures.
  • 3.2. Machine operational replacement wear components are checked for wear and condition.
  • 3.3. Worn or unserviceable replacement components are replaced as part of daily routines.
  • 3.4. Component inspection and replacement activities are completed safely following enterprise and industry guidelines.
  • 3.5. Moving operational components are checked for wear and condition and adjusted to the tolerances specified in operator manuals where applicable.
  • 3.6. Work areas are cleaned, returned to operating condition and maintained according to enterprise and OHS requirements.
4. Record maintenance
  • 4.1. Identified faults and defects are recorded in machine record.
  • 4.2. Maintenance procedures including duplicates usage are recorded in workshop record.
  • 4.3. Service or repair requirements are reported and actioned according to prescribed procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of machinery may include:
machinery and equipment that is used on diverse agricultural, horticultural and rural enterprises. This includes:
heavy earthmoving equipment
tractors
vehicles and trucks
skid steer loaders
self-propelled harvesters and pickers
front end loaders
forklifts
land levellers
pumps
grain handling equipment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out engine/equipment checks according to operator manuals and enterprise requirements
carry out lubrication and replacement of oils and filters according to operators manual
carry out transmission checks including drive and steering clutches and oil levels
check machinery and equipment components for wear and tear, and replace, tag and report defects, if necessary
dispose of replaced parts and oils according to legislation and enterprise procedures
record all details of maintenance and requirements for monitoring.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2751 RTC3311A Perform specialised machinery maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR30 AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance Unit of competency