TLIB2092 Operate minor mechanical equipment

Release: 2

TLIB2092 Operate minor mechanical equipment

Modification History

Release 2. This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package: Minor statement changes in Performance Evidence Minor statement changes in PC 2.2 Minor statement changes in Assessment Conditions.
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Application

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. People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine procedures when operating and maintaining minor mechanical equipment across a variety of operational contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance

Unit Sector

Rail sector.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Carry out pre-operation checks	1.1	Pre-operational checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications to ensure optimum functionality of equipment
1.2	Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
1.3	Necessary adjustments to equipment are made to ensure efficient operation, in accordance manufacturer instructions
1.4	Faulty equipment is tagged-out and 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 manufacturer and workplace operating instructions to ensure safe and effective operation
2.2	Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to minimise the risk of injury to operator
2.3	Work operational hazards are identified and eliminated or controlled appropriately when using equipment to ensure safe working conditions
2.4	Assisting personnel are given clear instructions about their duties as required to ensure safe and effective working conditions
3	Conduct routine maintenance	3.1	Equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications to ensure optimum functionality
3.2	Records are maintained according to workplace procedures
4	Secure and store equipment	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 secured in storage area in accordance with operational procedures
4.3	Equipment is stored in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures to prevent loss and damage to equipment

Foundation Skills

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

Range of Conditions

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

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIB2092A Operate minor mechanical equipment.

Links

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