MSFFDM5002 — Coordinate and optimise workplace maintenance programs

1 Clarify maintenance requirements

• 1.1Check equipment specifications, service requirements and workplace procedures for recommended maintenance intervals and processes
• 1.2Separate special requirements for maintenance from normal lubrication, adjustment and maintenance schedules
• 1.3Compare information with previous experience, future equipment use, production requirements and standard operating procedures
• 1.4Identify and develop an outline plan for maintenance and a related work schedule that meets workplace needs

2 Establish maintenance systems

• 2.1Identify costing for process based on maintenance requirements
• 2.2Identify workplace health and safety maintenance system requirements
• 2.3Document and record required production interruptions, processes and procedures
• 2.4Identify maintenance providers
• 2.5Analyse maintenance systems options and recommend process to management
• 2.6Obtain approvals for the maintenance systems concepts and resources

3 Organise maintenance activities

• 3.1Identify suitable times for maintenance processes and shutdowns as needed from production schedules and staff rosters
• 3.2Obtain permission from management for timing of maintenance to optimise the maintenance process and production
• 3.3Develop detailed work plans based on production schedules, covering the availability of expertise and scheduling of resource availability
• 3.4Identify employees with the required competencies and, where necessary, facilitate appropriate training and assessment
• 3.5Obtain approvals for production schedule in accordance with organisational requirements
• 3.6Refine work plan to ensure the maintenance program will maintain workplace outputs in terms of workplace policy

4 Resource maintenance requirements

• 4.1Establish maintenance and reliable supply of required consumables
• 4.2Confirm availability of externally sourced equipment

5 Complete maintenance procedures

• 5.1Complete maintenance work schedule in accordance with the work plan
• 5.2Take readings, measurements and recordings and compare with equipment, product and other relevant specifications
• 5.3Identify areas requiring further testing and recommend appropriate procedures for testing to management
• 5.4Adjust work schedule plan based on experience and complete documentation
• 5.5Complete maintenance records and forward to appropriate personnel

6 Optimise operations

• 6.1Note areas where changes to equipment operation or routine maintenance are required to maintain optimum work output and equipment life
• 6.2Compare production potential of components and equipment with actual outputs using cost–benefit analysis techniques, and analyse reasons for differences
• 6.3Identify and analyse opportunities for equipment and systems integration to ascertain the optimal integration model
• 6.4Recommend improvements to maintenance operations to management, based on cost–benefit analysis and integration opportunities

What does an assessment tool for MSFFDM5002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSFFDM5002 needs to address all 48 unit components: 6 elements with 27 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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