Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Maintenance Management System is:
the overarching combination of processes that is documented in policies, plans, procedures, schedules, audit and recording mechanisms, which determines how maintenance is implemented, controlled, monitored and reviewed at the mine
Maintenance is to restore or keep at the level that it was originally designed to, by:
inspecting and testing plant and equipment
monitoring plant and equipment
servicing equipment
repairing equipment
overhauling equipment
Maintenance strategy may include:
minimising risk to people and equipment
defining the actions necessary to meet business and legislative requirements
review of failure modes
manufacturer's requirements
Equipment may include:
entire item of plant or individual components of the item of plant
Stakeholders may include:
regulatory authorities
project managers
contractors
client representatives
government authorities
community groups
engineers
architects
employees

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the establishing and maintenance of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintaining of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment
consistent and timely establishing and maintaining of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of option that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to establishing and maintaining of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment
consistent and timely gaining of approval of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of maintenance management system for mechanical plant and equipment
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.