Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMPM17B Repair and maintain service equipment
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan and conduct the repair and maintenance of service equipment used in the provision of pest management services. The unit requires the ability to implement an equipment maintenance plan. These work functions would be carried out according to company guidelines.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports pest management technicians responsible for planning and implementing regular maintenance and repair of pest management service equipment.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This unit may be an essential requirement for a pest management licence. The full requirements for different licences may vary in different states and territories.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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
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Implement an equipment maintenance plan. |
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Equipment maintenance plan is developed and implemented to maximise equipment effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements . |
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Program of periodic equipment inspections and ongoing monitoring is established according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Periodic inspections of equipment are conducted and inspection records maintained according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements. |
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Equipment user reports are monitored and needs for equipment maintenance and emergency repairs are assessed according to manufacturer specifications, OHS and company requirements. |
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Specialist advice on complex or technical matters relating to equipment maintenance is accessed according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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Plan service and repair of equipment. |
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Management and operators are informed of scheduled activities according to company requirements to minimise disruption to work plans and equipment usage. |
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Requirements for parts and labour to meet maintenance and repair needs are assessed according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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Maintenance and repair tasks are prepared according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Conduct equipment service and repair. |
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Equipment is cleaned and then identified according to manufacturer specifications and environmental , legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Tasks are conducted using safe work practices according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Inspections and approvals from relevant authorities and agencies are arranged according to environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Equipment is promptly returned to operational use on completion of maintenance and servicing according to company guidelines. |
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Unserviceable equipment is disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner according to environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to legislative and company requirements. |
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
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 |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstration in the field and is best obtained by the actual service and maintenance of operating equipment under normal industry operating conditions, or if this is not practicable, in a simulated work environment. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
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Range Statement
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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Equipment maintenance plan may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications may include: |
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Legislative requirements may include: |
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Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: |
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Company requirements may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Authorities and agencies may include: |
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Regulatory and company documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Pest management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.