Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: N/A
Types of equipment supplied by batteries may include emergency lighting systems, alarm and protection systems and process management systems
Types of batteries may include lead acid, ni-cad and hydrogen gen cells
Battery plant work area may be subject to environmental hazards, e.g. hydrogen gas and corrosive acids
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates.
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Attainment of electrical licence, deeming competency associated with electrical work
Preparation and planning of work
Testing techniques and procedures
Maintenance techniques and procedures
Completion of work procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledgeand Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Relevant Australian standards; Equipment and material required to perform the work; Isolation procedures; Battery plant and operation of its equipment; Performance and function of D.C. electrical systems; Fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Hazardous materials; Battery test procedures; Repair techniques; Regulatory procedures; Electrical principles; Circuit plan appreciation; Engineering and work shop practice; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Follow relevant statutory regulations and codes of practice; Apply relevantAustralian standards; Use plans, drawings and texts; Use hand and portable power tools; Use test and measurement instruments; Identify faults; Apply fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Repair faults; Maintain battery banks; Select materials for the job; Handle hazardous materials; Carry out work completion details; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Communicate effectively.