Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with routine maintenance tasks for small engine machinery and associated equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who assist with routine maintenance tasks while working alongside a supervisor exercising limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for basic routine maintenance |
1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where necessary 1.2 Select tools and supplies required to carry out basic routine maintenance tasks according to job requirements 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to job requirements 1.4 Carry out routine pre-operational checks of machinery and equipment according to operation and maintenance manual and make adjustments where required 1.5 Identify and segregate faulty or unsafe machinery and equipment for repair or replacement 1.6 Identify health and safety hazards in the workplace and report safety concerns to supervisor |
2. Carry out basic routine maintenance |
2.1 Carry out greasing, lubrication and other basic servicing of machinery and equipment 2.2 Make routine adjustments and repairs to machinery and equipment 2.3 Use safe workplace practices and methods when undertaking basic routine maintenance tasks |
3. Complete basic routine maintenance activities |
3.1 Clean and store tools according to workplace procedures 3.2 Clean and maintain work areas and return to operating condition 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose or recycle waste from maintenance activities according to workplace procedures 3.4 Report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Pre-operational checks must include: |
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Machinery and equipment must include at least two of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCMOM101 Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment Release 3 |
AHCMOM101 Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment Release 2 |
Minor changes to performance criteria and range of conditions |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72