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Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry

Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3335
State Code
OFD18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to complete shutdown procedures, inspections, maintenance and routine fault repairs for equipment used in forest or wood products operations.The unit applies to production operators who undertake routine maintenance tasks for equipment in forest and wood product work settings.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for routine maintenance of forest or wood product equipment
  • 1.1 Confirm routine maintenance requirements of site equipment using workplace maintenance and servicing schedules and manufacturer specifications, and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for task
  • 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to equipment maintenance work
  • 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment required for task
  • 1.5 Review information on prior equipment operation faults, malfunctions and frequent or recurring breakdowns
  • 1.6 Plan sequence of maintenance activities, if required, to provide reliable equipment performance with minimal disruption to production
2. Shut down and isolate forest or wood product equipment
  • 2.1 Implement equipment shutdown and isolation procedure according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Check equipment is depressurised, emptied, de-energised or bled according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Install required safety and/or security lock-off devices and signage according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Conduct tests to ensure equipment is safely shut down and isolated according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Confirm shutdown and isolation complies with health and safety, legislative and regulatory requirements
3. Carry out routine maintenance of forest or wood product equipment
  • 3.1 Inspect equipment and components to identify faults according to workplace procedure and routine maintenance requirements
  • 3.2 Assess nature of equipment faults and maintenance or repairs required
  • 3.3 Rectify routine faults and refer complex faults to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
4. Complete routine maintenance of forest or wood product equipment
  • 4.1 Dispose of non-repairable equipment or components according to workplace procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental protection requirements
  • 4.2 Complete repair and maintenance records and reports according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL39 FWPCOT3224 Plan and monitor equipment maintenance Unit of competency