Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:02 PM AWST
22/07/2026 9:02 PM AWST
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Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18011
MEM18011
State Code
OAU83
OAU83
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to isolate and shut down machines and equipment and applies to situations that require extensive system knowledge that exclude the straightforward starting/stopping of machinery/equipment through the use of simple switching, including use of emergency switches.All shutdown and isolation must comply with relevant regulations, Australian Standards and legislative requirements governing isolation and shutdown.Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected as appropriate. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band:This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C7 (AQF level IV).Unit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
- 1.5 Identify any relevant regulations, Australian Standards and legislative requirements governing isolation and shutdown
2 Shut down and isolate machine/ equipment
- 2.1 Determine machine/equipment operational function
- 2.2 Undertake shutdown/isolation sequence safely and to SOPs
- 2.3 Ensure machine/equipment is depressurised/emptied/de-energised/bled to SOPs
- 2.4 Verify safe shutdown/isolation of machine/equipment
- 2.5 Install safety/security lock-off devices and signage
- 2.6 Confirm shutdown and isolation complies with relevant regulations, Australian Standards and legislative requirements governing isolation and shutdown
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5554 | MEM18011C | Shut down and isolate machines/equipment | Unit of competency |