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Perform lubrication

Perform lubrication

Unit of competency
National Code
FPPPRM220A
State Code
AUY25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2010
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to perform lubrication in the pulp and paper industryGeneral legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for lubrication
  • 1.1. Preparation for lubrication is completed within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements
  • 1.2. Store supplies are checked
  • 1.3. Lubrication schedule confirmed
  • 1.4. Tools, equipment and supplies are prepared to fulfil schedule
  • 1.5. Communication is made with operator regarding access to equipment
2. Conduct lubrication activities
  • 2.1. Lubrication activities are conducted within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • 2.2. Lubrication tasks are completed
  • 2.3. Right lubricant is used for specific points
  • 2.4. Supplies are topped up as required
  • 2.5. Issues identified during lubrication are communicated with operator and/or maintenance personnel
3. Record and report on lubrication activities
  • 3.1. Lubrication activities are recorded and reported on within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • 3.2. Lubrication documentation is completed
  • 3.3. Work orders are raised as required
4. Maintain stock in lubrication store
  • 4.1. Stock in lubrication store is maintained within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • 4.2. Stocktake of lubricant stocks in store is conducted
  • 4.3. Action is taken to re-stock store as required
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Lubrication materials may include:
various grades of oils and grease
graphite grease
marine packing grease
Issues that arise during lubrication may include:
leaks
overheating
dry bearings
vibration
noise
smell
discolouration
Equipment may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
compressed air
hand and power tools
machine systems
computer systems
electronic screens and alarms
process control systems
analogue and digital instrumentation
fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to performing lubrication
Maintenance may include:
operator level maintenance as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance systems
maintenance suppliers
pro-active maintenance strategies e.g. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:
OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)
Documentation, procedures and reports may include:
SOP
quality procedures
environmental sustainability requirements/practices
plant manufacturing operating manuals
enterprise policies and procedures
oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
plant isolation documentation
safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems
Electronic control systems may include:
Digital Control System (DCS)
touch screens
robotics
Actions may include:
process adjustments
reporting to authorised person
rectifying problem within level of responsibility
Communications may include
interaction with:
internal/external customers and suppliers
team members
production/service co-ordinators
maintenance services
operational support personnel
operational management
statutory authorities
Situational awareness may include
awareness of:
traffic
pedestrians
location of equipment
product
hazards
obstruction
unexpected movement
Forms of communication may include:
written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry
reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings
verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover
non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations
signage e.g. safety, access
Sensory information may include:
visual
sound
feel
touch
smell
vibration
temperature
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
Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:
the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace
applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements
applicable aspects of the range statement
practical workplace demonstration of skills in performing lubrication
Context of and specific resources for assessment
A workplace assessment must be used to assess:
the application of required knowledge on the job
the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in performing lubrication
Access to the full range of equipment involved in performing lubrication in a pulp or paper mill is required
Method of assessment
A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job
workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job
answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge
third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel
written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)
A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended
Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXG38 PPMPRM220 Perform lubrication Unit of competency
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