Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence incorporates unit 7.1a of the National Metal and
Engineering Competency Standards
Minor maintenance may include changing globes and starters, switchboard indicator lenses, checking transformer oil levels, flag/tell-tale patrols, changing of oil and air filters and humidryers, cleaning of air and oil filters, battery inspection, recording of cell voltages and specific gravity; cleaning, minor fabrication tasks, e.g. brackets, cable supports, gaskets and similar
Inspections should be planned with the appropriate parties to determine access, conditions and workrequirements
Materials may include lubricants, cleaning agents, contact cleaners, emery paper and deodorisers
Consumables may include but not be limited to, air filter media, filters, charts, pens, ribbons, paper and lubricants
Equipment mayinclude printers, plotters, recorders, battery cells, air conditioners, cooling plant, transformers, switchboards and control panels
Tools may include general hand tools, portable electrical tools, measuring tools and specialist tools
Appropriate parties may refer to supervisor, tradesperson or operations personnel
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets, on device labelling updates, reporting and/or documenting equipment defects
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil
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
Preparation and planning of work
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 ofwork
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and 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; Layout of plant/work site and operation of its equipment; Maintenance techniques; Hand and portable power tools; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Apply maintenance procedures; Select materials for the job; Use hand and portable power tools; Handle hazardous materials; Perform basic maintenance; Communicate effectively.