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Manage machinery and equipment

Manage machinery and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM501A
State Code
D7031
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers managing machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: develop machinery and equipment operation and maintenance procedures in compliance with environmental Codes of Practice and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and hazardous substances legislation; schedule, supervise and record the service and maintenance of machinery and equipment; monitor machinery and equipment operations and maintenance and review risk assessments periodically to ensure a safe operating environment; assess staff capability in machinery maintenance and operation and provide training and mentoring; calculate the total running cost of machines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate machinery and equipment
  • 1.1. Operations of available machinery and equipment are reviewed and matched to production processes and OHS requirements.
  • 1.2. Operation and servicing costs of machinery and equipment are calculated to justify total purchasing price.
  • 1.3. Productivity returns from machinery and equipment are estimated to identify benefit to production processes.
  • 1.4. Machinery and equipment replacement cycles are monitored to identify improvement options and maximise life cycles of components.
  • 1.5. Machinery and equipment is accessed through appropriate procurement options.
2. Coordinate maintenance
  • 2.1. Maintenance and service cycles are identified and scheduled to ensure servicing is according to manufacturer's specifications and production processes.
  • 2.2. Storing and housing of machinery and equipment is costed and organised.
  • 2.3. Maintenance is documented and recorded to ensure operational and service history.
  • 2.4. OHS hazards in the workplace are identified, risk assessed, and risk controls are recorded and reviewed according to enterprise requirements.
  • 2.5. Suitable personal protective equipment is provided, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.
  • 2.6. Repair and maintenance routines are developed and monitored according to manufacturer's specifications and OHS requirements.
3. Monitor operation
  • 3.1. Consumables and operational support materials are made available, maintained and disposed of according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Environmental implications and workplace safety practices are monitored according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Operational procedures are clear, documented and followed according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 3.4. Operators are provided with competent instruction and appropriate supervision according to OHS requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Machinery covered by this standard may include:
hydraulic equipment
agricultural and horticultural machinery and equipment
engines
irrigation equipment
earth moving equipment
spraying equipment
solar and wind powered equipment
lifting/elevated equipment
all vehicles/motorcycles
all types of park and turf maintenance machinery and equipment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
develop machinery and equipment operation and maintenance procedures in compliance with environmental Codes of Practice and OHS and hazardous substances legislation
schedule, supervise and record the service and maintenance of machinery and equipment
monitor machinery and equipment operations and maintenance and review risk assessments periodically to ensure a safe operating environment
assess staff capability in machinery maintenance and operation and provide training and mentoring
calculate the total running cost of machines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2770 RTC5303A Manage machinery and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ17 AHCMOM501 Manage machinery and equipment Unit of competency