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Implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans

Implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans

Unit of competency
National Code
RIISAM501E
State Code
OCD03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in management roles. They generally work in teams and have some responsibility for the outcomes of others.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare a maintenance program
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans
  • 1.3 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.5 Identify, interpret and confirm maintenance needs of plant, equipment and infrastructure
  • 1.6 Prepare a maintenance program, in consultation with other stakeholders
  • 1.7 Identify and confirm availability of required resources for the work activities
  • 1.8 Identify and obtain approvals for implementation of maintenance plan
  • 1.9 Identify training needs of individuals and work groups, and prepare training plans
  • 1.10 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
2. Implement maintenance program
  • 2.1 Communicate the maintenance plan to supervisors and managers, explain and clarify objectives and seek input for it’s the implementation
  • 2.2 Ensure maintenance instructions are in place for the work activity and obtain permits for isolation before commencement
  • 2.3 Ensure return to service commissioning and hand over system is in place
  • 2.4 Arrange on-line maintenance and outage schedules to minimise impact on operations according to workplace procedures
3. Monitor, adjust and report on program
  • 3.1 Monitor plant performance and use information to predict failure events and need for maintenance
  • 3.2 Ensure procedures are in place to review plant or component failures to assess if redesign of components is required
  • 3.3 Ensure records of maintenance, monitoring, breakdown, major plant modifications, programmed activities and costs are maintained
  • 3.4 Monitor and report on any environmental, safety or other event outside acceptable standards
  • 3.5 Analyse maintenance program performance and identify recommendations for improvement
  • 3.6 Implement approved improvements to program
  • 3.7 Complete and submit written reports on plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH683 RIISAM501D Implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plan Unit of competency