Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use basic maintenance skills to maintain the physical elements of any production, excluding the repair and maintenance of technical equipment, which requires specialist skills. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The role outlined in this unit may be undertaken by a range of technical production personnel, usually under the supervision of others. This unit has linkages to other technical construction and manufacturing units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate. It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following unit:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Clean physical elements |
1.1. Complete regular and timely checks of physical elements to ensure items are in optimum condition and ready for use 1.2. Identify dirty or damaged items requiring cleaning and those items which require replacement 1.3. Select and use appropriate protective clothing where necessary 1.4. Clean physical elements using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment to return items to original condition in accordance with safety requirements 1.5. Dispose of used chemicals in accordance with hygiene, safety and environmental legislation requirements |
2. Perform maintenance and minor repairs |
2.1. Complete minor repairs and maintenance on physical elements using appropriate techniques, materials and equipment 2.2. Make repairs using safe work practices and in accordance with manufacturer specifications 2.3. Complete maintenance tasks in accordance with required schedules and priorities 2.4. Store physical elements appropriately to minimise chances of damage in accordance with organisational procedures 2.5. Correctly identify tasks requiring specialist attention and refer to appropriate colleagues |
3. Perform administrative tasks |
3.1. Accurately interpret maintenance requests 3.2. Clarify instructions with persons making a request when required 3.3. Complete work report forms or other documentation accurately and forward to appropriate colleagues |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Physical elements may include: |
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Cleaning agents may include: |
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Cleaning tasks may include: |
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Maintenance and repair tasks may include: |
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Safety requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Construction and maintenance - general maintenance |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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