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Identify and repair equipment faults

Identify and repair equipment faults

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX309
State Code
AVW23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to locate and repair or replace faulty components of equipment in accordance with agreed upon workplace practices.This unit must be delivered in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.All work should be carried out in accordance with the appropriate Australian standard.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace requirements and regulatory requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate equipment faults
  • 1.1 Monitor unit or sub-system performance to identify presence of actual and potential faults
  • 1.2 Monitor built in test functions, fault indicators, alarms and error codes and check and review appropriate maintenance records
  • 1.3 Detect equipment faults using established fault diagnoses techniques and procedures
  • 1.4 Record and/or report faults according to standard procedures
2. Repair and/or replace faulty equipment components
  • 2.1 Isolate equipment according to standard procedures in preparation for component repair or replacement
  • 2.2 Remove faulty components using appropriate tools and techniques in accordance with standard procedures
  • 2.3 Repair and/or replace faulty components in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and standard procedures
  • 2.4 Check and test unit, sub-system or system to confirm that maintenance has been completed to specifications
  • 2.5 Use tools according to manufacturer's specifications to achieve desired outcomes
  • 2.6 Dispose of waste arising from maintenance according to waste management requirements
  • 2.7 Record maintenance information in the company reporting system
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9104 MTMS306B Identify and repair equipment faults Unit of competency