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Undertake routine preventative maintenance

Undertake routine preventative maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPOPR204
State Code
OFI15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine maintenance in the workplace.Routine preventative maintenance is undertaken by workers in the retail, smallgoods, meat processing and food services sectors. It may involve tasks such as:vehicle and equipment checkscleaning and lubrication of equipmentminor adjustments and repairs to plant and equipment.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in food or meat processing premises, including, for example, retail, smallgoods and food services sectors.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety, food and meat safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for and conduct routine checks of plant and equipment
  • 1.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards relevant to task, and address associated risk
  • 1.2 Perform visual checks of plant and equipment to detect signs of defects and damage in accordance with preventative maintenance documentation and procedures
  • 1.3 Apply isolation procedures where required
  • 1.4 Make requirements for the adjustments and repairs to plant and equipment within workplace procedures and agreements
2. Implement routine preventative maintenance
  • 2.1 Make routine adjustments and repairs to plant and equipment within workplace procedures and agreements
  • 2.2 Carry out greasing, lubrication and other regular servicing of plant and equipment in accordance with workplace schedules, procedures and agreements, and according to maintenance instructions
  • 2.3 Return cleaned equipment to operating order after maintenance is complete
  • 2.4 Identify, rectify and/or report out-of-specification preventative maintenance
  • 2.5 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste arising from preventative maintenance according to company procedures
  • 2.6 Record and report routine maintenance information following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVW72 AMPR107 Undertake minor routine maintenance Unit of competency
AVW64 AMPR207 Undertake routine preventative maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT4 AMP20426 Certificate II in Meat Retailing Qualification