Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain minor mechanical equipment in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes carrying out pre-operation checks on equipment, operating mechanical equipment, conducting routine maintenance, and securing and storing equipment. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine procedures to operate and maintain minor mechanical equipment across a variety of operational contexts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
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. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Carry out pre-operation checks |
1.1 Pre-operational checks are conducted to manufacturers specifications to ensure optimum functionality of equipment 1.2 Necessary adjustments to equipment are made to ensure efficient operation, according to manufacturers instructions 1.3 Faulty equipment is reported to relevant person to ensure equipment is safe and effective to use |
2 Operate mechanical equipment |
2.1 Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers or workplace operating instructions to ensure safe and effective operation 2.2 Appropriate personal safety protection is used to minimise the risk of injury to operator 2.3 Work operational hazards are eliminated or controlled appropriately when using equipment to ensure safeworking conditions 2.4 Assisting personnel are given clear instructions about their duties if required to ensure safe and effective working conditions |
3 Conduct routine maintenance |
3.1 Equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications to ensure optimum functionality 3.2 Records are maintained according to workplace procedures |
4 Secure and store |
4.1 Equipment is handled and transported in a safe, secure, efficient manner to minimise risk of injury to personnel and damage to equipment 4.2 Equipment is stored and secured according to manufacturers or workplace procedures to prevent damage and losses of equipment |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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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 knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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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. |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Work may be conducted in: |
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Minor mechanical equipment may include: |
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Safety and personal protective equipment may include: |
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Liaison may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Contingency processes may relate to: |
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Information/records may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Communication equipment systems may include: |
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Information may be provided: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance |