Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP303A Identify equipment faults
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and carry out checks to identify and deal with equipment faults and to determine solutions.
This unit of competency applies to experienced personnel, such as experienced operators, team leaders or supervisors, who are required to apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to identify and deal with routine and non-routine faults in equipment, propose solutions, carry out solutions within scope of authority and competence and complete logs and reports.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
This unit of competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the industry. It does not include maintenance that would require trade-level skills. It is not intended that this competency would cover maintenance that is carried out in a workshop.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Support
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 |
Identify scope of operational check |
1.1 |
Identify and classify equipment components and operating systems |
1.2 |
Match appropriate checks and procedures to the equipment operating systems |
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1.3 |
Identify special checking procedures and parameters in manufacturer specifications and procedures |
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1.4 |
Identify sources of information and data relevant to key variables |
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1.5 |
Identify and control hazards |
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1.6 |
Observe and undertake checks on the physical condition of equipment in accordance with procedures |
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1.7 |
Record preliminary observations |
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1.8 |
Discuss checking procedures with appropriate personnel and obtain necessary permission where required |
2 |
Plan operational checks |
2.1 |
Check specifications and notes from preliminary observations and identify areas to be clarified |
2.2 |
Plan sequence for checks, noting areas where results and observations should be recorded |
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2.3 |
Ensure area is safe for operational check |
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2.4 |
Make arrangements for any additional resources, including other employees |
3 |
Check unit through full operational range |
3.1 |
Undertake operational checks observing relevant safety and operational requirements |
3.2 |
Confirm results and findings |
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3.3 |
Identify faults to be dealt with |
4 |
Identify faults and formulate recommendations |
4.1 |
Identify impact of faults on work schedule |
4.2 |
Record proposals for equipment repair based on faults found, cost/time implications and workplace approval systems |
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4.3 |
Explain proposals to relevant workplace personnel, including any options and recommendations |
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4.4 |
Take appropriate action to return equipment to full operation in accordance with procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for 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. |
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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:
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Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:
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Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Faults |
Faults may arise from routine and non-routine causes and must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to apply existing, or develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts to:
Non-routine faults are unexpected faults, or variations of previous faults and are associated with one or more of the following:
Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following:
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Variables |
Key variables to be monitored include one or more of the following:
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Sources of information and data |
Sources of information and data include one or more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP303A Identify equipment faults
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027