Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery by production employees to ensure optimum use in the production process. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Monitor equipment and processes |
1.1. Applicable legislative , OH &S and organisation requirements and procedures relevant to the maintenance requirements in the job context are verified and complied with 1.2. Processes are monitored to ensure that equipment , tools and machinery are operating in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and instructions and organisation procedures 1.3. The operation of equipment, tools and machinery is monitored to ensure they are performing in accordance with job requirements and manufacturer instructions |
2. Perform incidental maintenance |
2.1. Incidental maintenance is performed on equipment, tools and machinery in accordance with organisation procedures 2.2. Maintenance requirements outside the range expertise/responsibility of the operator are reported to the appropriate personnel, in accordance with organisation procedures |
3. Apply preventative maintenance systems/processes |
3.1. Preventative maintenance systems or processes are applied in accordance with, and at intervals prescribed by, organisation and manufacturer preventative maintenance policies and procedures 3.2. Equipment, tools and machinery used in the process are checked regularly in accordance with preventative maintenance procedures 3.3. Any identified requirements for adjustment, cleaning, servicing, repair, replacement or modification of equipment, tools and machinery are completed or referred to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisation procedures 3.4. Preventative maintenance activities and resultant action are documented / recorded in accordance with organisation procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, 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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this 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 |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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. |
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Legislative requirements and procedures may include: |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:
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OH &S requirements and procedures may include: |
Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying. |
Organisation requirements and procedures may include: |
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Job context may include: |
Processes including:
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Equipment , tools and machinery may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Automotive Manufacturing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Passenger Motor Vehicle |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |