Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 5:36 AM AWST
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Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery
Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery
Unit of competency
National Code
AUM2006B
AUM2006B
State Code
W9133
W9133
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/03/2011
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
03/03/2011
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery by production employees to ensure optimum use in the production process.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor equipment and processes
- 1.1. Applicable legislative, OH&S and organisation requirements and procedures relevant to the maintenance requirements in the job context are verified and complied with
- 1.2. Processes are monitored to ensure that equipment, tools and machinery are operating in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and instructions and organisation procedures
- 1.3. The operation of equipment, tools and machinery is monitored to ensure they are performing in accordance with job requirements and manufacturer instructions
2. Perform incidental maintenance
- 2.1. Incidental maintenance is performed on equipment, tools and machinery in accordance with organisation procedures
- 2.2. Maintenance requirements outside the range expertise/responsibility of the operator are reported to the appropriate personnel, in accordance with organisation procedures
3. Apply preventative maintenance systems/processes
- 3.1. Preventative maintenance systems or processes are applied in accordance with, and at intervals prescribed by, organisation and manufacturer preventative maintenance policies and procedures
- 3.2. Equipment, tools and machinery used in the process are checked regularly in accordance with preventative maintenance procedures
- 3.3. Any identified requirements for adjustment, cleaning, servicing, repair, replacement or modification of equipment, tools and machinery are completed or referred to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisation procedures
- 3.4. Preventative maintenance activities and resultant action are documented / recorded in accordance with organisation procedures
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:
anti-discrimination
award and enterprise agreements
confidentiality and privacy
duty of care
employee relations
environment protection
equal opportunity
industrial relations
relevant industry codes of practice.
Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.
access and equity principles and practices
environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment use procedures
ethical standards
legal obligations
maintenance and storage procedures
OHS requirements
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
quality assurance guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
recording and reporting guidelines.
Work areas including:
body construction, aluminium die casting, iron foundry operations, engine machining, spray painting, automotive plastics, stamping & press operations, fabrication hardware, trim manufacture, vehicle assembly, warehousing, engine assembly, seat frame manufacture
Processes including:
welding sub-assemblies, fitting hang-on components, fittings dies to die boxes, pouring aluminium, machining parts, application of paint, cutting blanks, assembly of components to form sub-assemblies, fitting parts to bodies, assembly of parts, parts picking and replenishment.
welding equipment
robots
forklift trucks
hand tools
power tools
spray guns
die boxes
furnace
core boxes
lubrication equipment
cutting equipment sensors.
anti-discrimination
award and enterprise agreements
confidentiality and privacy
duty of care
employee relations
environment protection
equal opportunity
industrial relations
relevant industry codes of practice.
Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.
access and equity principles and practices
environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment use procedures
ethical standards
legal obligations
maintenance and storage procedures
OHS requirements
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
quality assurance guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
recording and reporting guidelines.
Work areas including:
body construction, aluminium die casting, iron foundry operations, engine machining, spray painting, automotive plastics, stamping & press operations, fabrication hardware, trim manufacture, vehicle assembly, warehousing, engine assembly, seat frame manufacture
Processes including:
welding sub-assemblies, fitting hang-on components, fittings dies to die boxes, pouring aluminium, machining parts, application of paint, cutting blanks, assembly of components to form sub-assemblies, fitting parts to bodies, assembly of parts, parts picking and replenishment.
welding equipment
robots
forklift trucks
hand tools
power tools
spray guns
die boxes
furnace
core boxes
lubrication equipment
cutting equipment sensors.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
compliance with relevant legislative, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and organisation policies and procedures for monitoring an maintaining equipment, tools and machinery
maintaining a working knowledge of current production employee responsibilities for the monitoring and maintenance of equipment, tools and machinery
working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work
applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:
monitoring equipment and processes
performing incidental maintenance on equipment, tools and machinery to organisation requirements
applying authorised preventative maintenance systems and processes
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
assessment must take place in accordance with the endorsed
assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process
assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Evidence of the following is essential:
compliance with relevant legislative, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and organisation policies and procedures for monitoring an maintaining equipment, tools and machinery
maintaining a working knowledge of current production employee responsibilities for the monitoring and maintenance of equipment, tools and machinery
working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work
applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:
monitoring equipment and processes
performing incidental maintenance on equipment, tools and machinery to organisation requirements
applying authorised preventative maintenance systems and processes
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
assessment must take place in accordance with the endorsed
assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process
assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5786 | AUM9006A | Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE108 | AUMATK3003 | Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W562 | AUM25108 | Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer) | Qualification |
| W564 | AUM35108 | Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer) | Qualification |
| W561 | AUM20108 | Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing (Passenger Motor Vehicle) | Qualification |