Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEP Generation Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a range of minor maintenance functions associated with mechanical equipment. Minor is defined as work that is of lesser seriousness or significance in mechanical maintenance.

Mechanical equipment in a power generation facility can include a variety of plant, machinery and power tools that may contain computers and sensors to monitor and enhance performance.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, conduct minor maintenance and complete work. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator in a power generation facility.

Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Note: Workplace practice 

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

There are no prerequisite units.

Operations

Electricity generation

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Plan and prepare for work 

1.1 

Mechanical equipment work requirements are identified and are confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2 

Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored

1.3 

Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4 

Plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5 

Correct size, type and quantity of materials and components are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures for compliance with job specification

1.6 

Mechanical equipment work is sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7 

Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8 

Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures

2 

Perform minor mechanical maintenance 

2.1 

Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 

Minor mechanical equipment adjustments are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures, maintenance schedules and site requirements

2.3 

Mechanical equipment faults are reported to appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures

3 

Complete work 

3.1 

Mechanical equipment work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 

Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 

Tools and equipment are maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4 

Mechanical equipment work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEPOPS205B Conduct minor mechanical maintenance.

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEP Generation Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and includes:

• applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements including:

• emergency procedures
• risk control measures
• safe working practices

• communicating with personnel
• completing minor mechanical work
• complying with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
• complying with maintenance schedule
• conducting minor mechanical maintenance work
• documenting records
• performing isolations
• planning and preparing for minor mechanical work
• using equipment
• utilising mechanical maintenance techniques and procedures
• working with permit to work system

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and includes knowledge of:

• isolations
• legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
• maintenance schedules
• manufacturers' specifications and manuals
• mechanical maintenance techniques and procedures
• permit to work system
• record and documentation requirements
• WHS/OHS legislated requirements including:

• emergency procedures
• risk control measures
• safe working practices

• workplace documentation
• workplace policies and procedures

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations
• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
• applicable documentation including workplace procedures, industry standards, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.