Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates units 10.6a and 18.4a of the
National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards
Feeders may include vibro, apron, rotary, table type and belt type (gravimetric and volumetric)
Feeder processes may involve coal and hot air
Metering techniques may include electro magnetic, elliptical and variable speed
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 and/or documenting equipment defects
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
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
In service test procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsof this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge andSkills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Gearboxes; Seals and gaskets; Bearings (anti-friction and plain); Lubricants; Feeder types and operating principles; Precision measuring equipment; Quality assurance / quality control; Technical drawings and data; Data recording techniques; Hand and power tools; Specialised tools and jigs; Advanced levelling and alignment principles; Rigging and lifting techniques; Relevant materials and components; Diagnostic and testing techniques; Plant and systems; Isolation procedures; Balancing procedures; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Manufacture gaskets and seals; Identify and use precision measuring equipment; Apply feeder operating principles when setting equipment; Use hand and portable power tools; Use technical drawings and data; Apply data analysis techniques; Select and use specialised tools and jigs; Level and align; Identify and select materials and components; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Adjust feeder for desired material feed rate; Install and remove bearings; Dismantle and reassemble components; Communicate effectively.