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Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment

Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM101A
State Code
D7003
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
30/11/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers assisting with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment, and defines the standard required to: test machinery and equipment to identify faults; carry out basic repairs; complete work records and clean up work area.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for basic routine maintenance
  • 1.1. Tools and supplies required to carry out basic routine maintenance tasks are identified, selected and provided on site according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of machinery and equipment are carried out and adjustments made according to manufacturers specifications and/or enterprise procedures.
  • 1.3. Faulty or unsafe machinery and equipment are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Carry out basic routine maintenance
  • 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is stored, selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
  • 2.2. Greasing, lubrication and other basic servicing of machinery and equipment are carried out according to operator's manual/manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
  • 2.3. Routine adjustments and repairs are made to machinery and equipment according to operator manual/manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
  • 2.4. Work is conducted according to OHS requirements and completed to supervisor's satisfaction.
3. Complete basic routine maintenance activities
  • 3.1. Tools are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Environmental procedures are followed and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Work area is cleaned and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.4. Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools are reported to the supervisor according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Maintenance may involve:
small engine machinery including hand tools and 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:
test machinery and equipment to identify faults
carry out basic repairs
complete work records
clean up work area.
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
S2720 RTC1302A Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN10 AHCMOM101 Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment Unit of competency