FWPCOT3335 — Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry

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What an assessment for FWPCOT3335 must cover

33 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for routine maintenance of forest or wood product equipment

1.1Confirm routine maintenance requirements of site equipment using workplace maintenance and servicing schedules and manufacturer specifications, and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
1.2Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for task
1.3Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to equipment maintenance work
1.4Select and fit personal protective equipment required for task
1.5Review information on prior equipment operation faults, malfunctions and frequent or recurring breakdowns
1.6Plan sequence of maintenance activities, if required, to provide reliable equipment performance with minimal disruption to production

2 Shut down and isolate forest or wood product equipment

2.1Implement equipment shutdown and isolation procedure according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2.2Check equipment is depressurised, emptied, de-energised or bled according to manufacturer instructions
2.3Install required safety and/or security lock-off devices and signage according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2.4Conduct tests to ensure equipment is safely shut down and isolated according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2.5Confirm shutdown and isolation complies with health and safety, legislative and regulatory requirements

3 Carry out routine maintenance of forest or wood product equipment

3.1Inspect equipment and components to identify faults according to workplace procedure and routine maintenance requirements
3.2Assess nature of equipment faults and maintenance or repairs required
3.3Rectify routine faults and refer complex faults to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures

4 Complete routine maintenance of forest or wood product equipment

4.1Dispose of non-repairable equipment or components according to workplace procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental protection requirements
4.2Complete repair and maintenance records and reports according to workplace requirements

Performance evidence

completed inspections for two components of one item of forestry or wood products equipment as part of preventative maintenance
conducted shutdown or isolation of one item of forestry or wood products equipment
completed three basic non-specialist repairs selected from the list below for one item of forestry or wood products equipment as part of preventative maintenance: • cleaning • oil top-ups • processing tools changes • filter changes or cleaning • greasing • lubricating • pressure checks • removing and replacing machinery components • tightening, tensioning and adjusting equipment components • maintaining or replacing consumables
completed records and reports on the repair and maintenance of the item of equipment

Knowledge evidence

purpose, features and operation of forest or wood products equipment used at worksite, including respective technical capabilities and limitations
importance of preventative maintenance
components of forest or wood products equipment that increase the risk of breakdown and frequently malfunction
techniques and requirements for checking components of forest or wood products equipment as part of preventive maintenance at worksite
equipment isolation and shutdown procedures for equipment used in forest and wood products operations, including: • reasons, procedures and safety precautions for shutting down and isolating equipment • run down time • situations in which shutdown and isolation of equipment is required, including inspections, repairs, maintenance, assessments, adjustments and cleaning • reasons and procedures for purging, depressurising, emptying, de-energising or bleeding equipment • reasons and procedures for verifying equipment shutdown and isolation • legislation, regulations and Australian Standards pertaining to isolation and shutdown • types of safety/security lock-off devices and signage • reasons and procedures for installing lock-off devices and signage
basic non-specialist repair and maintenance techniques for forest or wood products equipment, including: • cleaning • oil top-ups • processing tools changes • filter changes or cleaning • greasing • lubricating • pressure checks • removing and replacing equipment components • tightening, tensioning and adjusting equipment components • maintaining or replacing consumables
procedure for assessing the nature of forest or wood products equipment faults, including: • cause • seriousness • likely repair requirements • potential for further damage and personal injury • availability of alternatives • reference to manufacturer instructions
safe handling and disposal of waste materials, including lubricants, according to environmental protection requirements and practices
workplace procedures relevant to preventative maintenance of forest or wood products equipment, including: • standard operating procedures • health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lock-out, use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances • communication reporting lines • recording and reporting equipment faults, repair and maintenance actions

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret terminology in equipment operation and maintenance documents
Writing: Complete routine records related to equipment service and repair
Oral communication: Use open and closed questions and actively listen to clarify equipment servicing requirements
Numeracy: Perform routine measurements and calculations used in equipment maintenance • Interpret numerical and graphical information relevant to equipment maintenance • Interpret units of measurement used in equipment maintenance

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What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT3335 need to cover?

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