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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.

What You'll Learn

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
  • 1.3 Identify special checking procedures and parameters in manufacturer specifications and procedures
  • 1.4 Identify sources of information and data relevant to key variables
  • 1.5 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.6 Observe and undertake checks on the physical condition of equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 1.7 Record preliminary observations
  • 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
  • 2.3 Ensure area is safe for operational check
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.3 Explain proposals to relevant workplace personnel, including any options and recommendations
  • 4.4 Take appropriate action to return equipment to full operation in accordance with procedures

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

check and identify a fault within an item of equipment/plant

ensure workplace is safe for checking and maintenance of equipment

communicate effectively with personnel and all levels

evaluate the impact of fault in terms of work schedule, cost/time and approvals needed and make recommendations for repairs

apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems

take appropriate action within scope of authority in accordance with procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisation procedures, including:

work permit systems

safety, emergency and hazard control

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls/ hierarchy of control

principles of the operation of the equipment to be maintained:

operating principles for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic systems

functions and troubleshooting of internal components and their problems

routine and non-routine causes of equipment failures and the service conditions which may increase maintenance

types and application of testing procedures and equipment.

Assessment Conditions

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

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.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

Foundation Skills

  • text: 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.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 25 February 2026