Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Develop and implement an equipment maintenance plan.

1.1.

Equipment maintenance plan  is developed to maximise equipment effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements .

1.2.

Program of periodic equipment inspections and ongoing monitoring is established according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

1.3.

Periodic inspections of equipment are conducted and inspection records maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

1.4.

Equipment user reports are monitored and need for equipment maintenance and emergency repairs is assessed according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

1.5.

Specialist advice on complex or technical matters relating to equipment maintenance is accessed according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

2.

Plan servicing and repair of equipment.

2.1.

Management and operators are informed of scheduled servicing and repair activities for equipment according to company requirements and to minimise disruption to work plans and equipment use.

2.2.

Requirements for parts and labour to meet servicing and repair needs are assessed according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

2.3.

Servicing and repair tasks are prepared according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.

Service and repair equipment.

3.1.

Equipment is identified and cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.2.

Service and repair tasks are conducted using safe work practices according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.3.

Inspections and approvals from relevant authorities and agencies are arranged according to company and compliance requirements.

3.4.

On completion of servicing and repair, equipment is promptly returned to operational use according to company guidelines.

3.5.

Unserviceable equipment is disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.6.

Work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner according to company and compliance requirements.

3.7.

Regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to company and compliance requirements.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• draw on experience of diagnosing equipment maintenance and repair requirements and apply knowledge to new problems
• identify and use reliable sources of information relating to equipment servicing tasks.

Numeracy skills to:

• read and interpret numerical information on equipment labels and in operation manuals to ensure maintenance, servicing and repair tasks are conducted according to relevant specifications.

Oral communication skills to:

• communicate clearly and concisely, using appropriate technical language when requesting advice or further information on maintenance, servicing or repair requirements.

Reading skills to:

• read and interpret directions and instructions on equipment labels and in operation manuals to ensure maintenance, servicing and repair tasks are conducted according to relevant specifications.

Writing skills to:

• complete regulatory and company documentation accurately and legibly.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Equipment maintenance plan  must include:

• arrangements for daily maintenance and periodic service and repair of equipment requiring specialist services, such as:

• elevated work platforms
• generators

• emergency procedures
• maintenance schedules
• replacement procedures
• routine maintenance procedures.

Compliance requirements  must include:

• Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements relating to maintaining, servicing and repairing pest management equipment
• environmental requirements relating to maintaining, servicing and repairing pest management equipment, including:

• clean up, containment or isolation of hazards
• company policies and guidelines
• emergency chemical spill control measures
• hazardous materials handling

• regulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments relating to maintaining, servicing and repairing pest management equipment
• industry advisory standards and codes of practice relating to maintaining, servicing and repairing pest management equipment
• relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations relating to maintaining, servicing and repairing pest management equipment, including:

• consumer protection
• dangerous goods
• pesticide registers and manifests
• pesticide use
• privacy
• public health and safety

• work health and safety requirements relating to maintaining, servicing and repairing pest management equipment, including:

• procedures for hazard identification, risk assessment and hazard control, including hierarchy of hazard control
• requirements of national registration authority and state government authorities
• use of safe work methods.