Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 3:05 PM AWST
23/07/2026 3:05 PM AWST
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Undertake minor maintenance
Undertake minor maintenance
Unit of competency
National Code
MSMSUP240
MSMSUP240
State Code
AWC09
AWC09
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake minor maintenance and solve routine problems to procedures. Minor maintenance can include operational maintenance, general cleaning, part removal and part replacement and other activities that do not require a trade qualification. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify maintenance requirements
- 1.1 Identify equipment variations and/or irregularities using observed data and plant records
- 1.2 Assess the urgency and priority of the situation
- 1.3 Identify appropriate corrective action
- 1.4 Identify correct tools and materials
- 1.5 Assess the impact of the maintenance activity and communicate to appropriate personnel
- 1.6 Identify hazards and risk controls
- 1.7 Identify work permit requirements
2. Prepare for maintenance activity
- 2.1 Ensure equipment is turned off and isolated according to procedures
- 2.2 Clear the area of obstructions and hazardous materials
- 2.3 Obtain appropriate tools, parts, materials and procedures
- 2.4 Obtain the appropriate work permits and adhere to the requirements
- 2.5 Communicate the impending maintenance activity to the appropriate personnel
3. Perform maintenance activity
- 3.1 Access all relevant information
- 3.2 Undertake maintenance activity according to procedures
- 3.3 Use tools and maintenance techniques correctly
- 3.4 Restore equipment to normal working condition
- 3.5 Leave the work area in a clean and safe condition
- 3.6 Ensure permits are signed-off as appropriate
4. Test equipment
- 4.1 Test equipment according to procedures
- 4.2 Return equipment to service
- 4.3 Ensure equipment meets normal operating requirements
5. Record maintenance activity
- 5.1 Complete maintenance logs and/or plant history records
- 5.2 Report maintenance activity to relevant personnel
- 5.3 Identify and report outstanding maintenance requirements to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8290 | MSAPMSUP240A | Undertake minor maintenance | Unit of competency |