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Conduct minor mechanical maintenance

Conduct minor mechanical maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS010
State Code
ODY39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
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 equipmentin 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 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements 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 for compliance in accordance with job specification and workplace procedures
  • 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 in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Minor mechanical equipment adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance schedules, and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Mechanical equipment faults are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work
  • 3.1 Mechanical equipment work is completed and relevant 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH41 UEPOPS205 Conduct minor mechanical maintenance Unit of competency