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Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM204A
State Code
D7007
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of undertaking operational maintenance of machinery and defines the standard required to: select and prepare tools and equipment; carry out lubrication and basic servicing; conduct basic diagnostic tests; report simple faults or report and tag more serious faults; collect, remove and recycle or dispose of wastes; maintain records of machinery maintenance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for maintenance
  • 1.1. Maintenance plans are accessed and understood prior to undertaking maintenance work.
  • 1.2. Tools and supplies are selected appropriate to job requirements and confirmed against maintenance plan.
  • 1.3. Tools are inspected for serviceability and prepared for use according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
2. Perform scheduled maintenance
  • 2.1. OHS hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
  • 2.2. Greasing, lubrication and other basic servicing of machinery are carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.3. Equipment is adjusted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.4. Basic diagnostic techniques are applied and mechanical faults are identified and rectified according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 2.5. More serious or complex faults are reported for referral according to enterprise requirements.
3. Complete maintenance activities
  • 3.1. Tools are cleaned and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise environmental requirements.
  • 3.3. Work areas are cleaned, returned to operating condition and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.4. Relevant information is documented according to industry and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Operational maintenance of machinery may include:
the basic operational maintenance of a range of agricultural, horticultural or land management machinery.
Machinery may include:
sprayers
tractors
mechanical pruners
harvesters
turf mowers
rotary hoes
chainsaws
hedge trimmers
winches
vehicles
motorcycles.
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:
select and prepare tools and equipment
carry out lubrication and basic servicing
conduct basic diagnostic tests
report simple faults or report and tag more serious faults
collect, remove and recycle or dispose of wastes
maintain records of machinery maintenance.
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
S2730 RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR92 AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery Unit of competency