This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to systematically design integrated maintenance processes for existing or new plant to complement engineering and business objectives through the maximisation of plant utilisation. It includes consideration of quality aspects, design for reliability and maintainability, and the generation of system data which is analysed and used to aid continuous improvement processes. Design activities can also include reverse engineering and design rectification or modifications of an existing design. The unit is suitable for maintenance personnel and system designers across all areas of manufacturing and engineering who are involved in engineering, manufacturing and related asset maintenance systems, and for those pursuing engineering or related qualifications and careers.Individuals completing this work either already have or are developing skills and experience in maintenance system evaluation, mathematics, mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal, production methods and processes, materials handling, automated systems, repair techniques, work health and safety (WHS) and risk management.Where the emphasis is on competitive manufacturing-related skills, such as lean manufacturing, reliability centred maintenance (RCM), proactive or total productive maintenance (TPM), and the engineering support is provided by other personnel, then the unit MSS405081 Develop a proactive maintenance strategy should be considered.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.