Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop maintenance strategies which cause minimal disruption to plant operations and which are cost efficient. An enterprise's maintenance system influences the cost and quality of the product and the safety of the workforce and environment. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
At this level individuals exercise considerable responsibility and accountability within enterprise structures and are required to make primary contributions to the values, goals and operations of the enterprise. They will typically have responsibility for the establishment and review of systems for the site or department. They may work with the assistance of external experts to develop plans and strategies. This unit is particularly useful for maintenance managers, plant engineers and production managers working in a meat industry context. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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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. Prepare maintenance policies |
1.1. Maintenance costs, including the cost of poor maintenance procedures, are identified and quantified. 1.2. Management commitment to a productive maintenance strategy is negotiated and confirmed. 1.3. Enterprise performance is benchmarked against agreed standards, and maintenance policies and priorities are developed. 1.4. Maintenance system goals are developed through negotiation with stakeholders . 1.5. Communication strategies are established to build positive workforce attitude and commitment to maintenance. |
2. Implement maintenance management system |
2.1. Resource requirements are identified, secured and included in enterprise budgets and operational plans. 2.2. Location of the maintenance function and/or team within enterprise structures is determined. 2.3. Profile of the maintenance function and/or team within enterprise structures is determined. 2.4. Roles and responsibilities of equipment users and the maintenance team are clarified and built into position descriptions and work instructions. 2.5. Mentoring and training in the use and care of technology and equipment is provided to support the maintenance strategy. 2.6. Maintenance procedures and schedules are prepared to minimise negative impacts on production, costs, waste and the environment. 2.7. Record keeping systems are developed and maintained. 2.8. Potential risks are analysed and management strategies recommended. 2.9. Contingency plans are prepared in collaboration with the workforce, suppliers and customers. 2.10. Maintenance schedules and procedures are effectively communicated to the team. |
3. Monitor and review maintenance management system |
3.1. Continuous improvement strategies are developed. 3.2. Performance criteria for maintenance goals are determined and data collection strategies established. 3.3. Performance information and outcomes are analysed and implications reported to stakeholders. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Ability to:
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Required knowledge |
Knowledge of:
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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 |
The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time. These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence. Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence. All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and authority under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
Recommended methods of assessment include:
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC www .mintrac .com .au or telephone 1800 817 462. |
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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Maintenance may be: |
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Maintenance system goals and performance indicators may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Maintenance teams may include: |
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Maintenance policies may include: |
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Devolution strategies may include: |
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Problem -solving strategies may include: |
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Maintenance problems may include: |
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Communication may: |
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Mathematical skills may relate to: |
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OHS requirements may include: |
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Regulatory requirements may include: |
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Workplace requirements may include: |
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Maintenance costs include: |
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Impacts of poor maintenance on meat safety and meat and product quality may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |