MAINTAIN WORKSHOP TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MEASURING DEVICES
UNIT CODE: ENG/OS/AUT/CC/5/4/A
Unit description
This unit specifies the competencies required to maintain workshop tools, equipment and
measuring devices. It involves identifying workshop tools, equipment and measuring devices,
assessing need to maintain and maintaining tools, equipment and measuring devices and
preparing workshop tools, equipment and measuring devices maintenance reports.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the These are assessable statements which specify the required
level of performance for each of the elements.
key outcomes which make up
workplace function. Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
1. Identify workshop 1.1 PPEs are identified as per workshop requirements
tools, equipment and 1.2 Workshop tools and equipment are identified as per the
measuring devices workshop regulations
1.3 Measuring devices are identified as per the workshop
regulations
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2. Assess need to 1.1 Specifications of tools, equipment and measuring
devices to be maintained as per manufacturers
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equipment and specifications
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1.2 Methods or procedure to be used in maintenance
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1.3 Frequency or rate in which the tools, equipment and
devices are used as per manufacturers manuals
3. Maintain tools, 3.1 Tools, equipment and measuring devices are kept free
equipment and from corrosion as per SOPs
measuring devices 3.2 Tools, equipment and measuring devices are handled
with care as per workshop regulations
3.3 Tools, equipment and measuring devices are cleaned as
per service manual
3.4 Faults on tools, equipment and measuring devices are
identified as per SOPs
4. Prepare w/shop tools, 4.1 Maintenance report prepared showing dates and
equipment and schedule of maintenance as per SOPs
measuring devices 4.2 Report prepared to show routine maintenance schedule as
per SOPs
maintenance report
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RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variables Range
1. PPEs may include but not • Overalls/apron
limited to: • Safety boots
• Safety glasses(clear and welding goggles)
• Hand gloves
• Helmet
2. Workshop tools and • Assorted spanners
equipment may include but • Bevels
not limited to: • Bench vice
• V-Block
• Angle plate
• Hand vice
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Screw drivers
• Pliers
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• Oil can
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Grease gun
• Jacks
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• Axle stands
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• Car hoist
• Hammers
3. Measuring devices may • Steel rule
include but not limited to: • Vernier calliper
• Micrometre screw gauge
• Vernier height gauge
• Calibrated oil cans and jars
• Pressure gauges
• Dial gauges
• Straight edge
• Compression gauges
• Coolant pressure gauges
4. Specifications may include • Calibrations
but not limited to: • Settings
• Coding
• Replacement of components/parts
5. Method or procedure may • Oiling
include but not limited to: • Dusting
• Servicing
• Repairing
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6. Schedule or dates may • As per pre-determined time interval
include but not limited to:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency;
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of;
• Maintenance on tools, equipment and measuring devices
• Methods of maintenance on tools, equipment and measuring devices
• Safe methods of storing tools, equipment and measuring devices
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Required Skills
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The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills.
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Cleaning and maintaining tools, equipment and measuring devices
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• Caring and handling tools, equipment and measuring devices
• Adjusting Tools, equipment and measuring devices
• Inspecting and repairing tools, equipment and measuring devices
• Report writing
• Interpreting specifications as per the manuals
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
competency
1.1 Identified tools and equipment correctly
1.2 Identified measuring devices correctly
1.3 Specified the need to maintain tools, equipment and
measuring devices appropriately
1.4 Used methods and procedures correctly
1.5 Identified the frequency or rate in which tools, equipment
and measuring devices are used appropriately
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1.6 Handled tools, equipment and measuring devices
appropriately
1.7 Cleaned tools, equipment and measuring devices
appropriately
1.8 Identified faults in tools, equipment and measuring devices
correctly
1.9 Prepared maintenance report correctly
2. Resources The following resources should be
Implications
provided:
2.1 Workplace location
2.2 Tools, equipment and measuring devices appropriate for
maintenance
2.3 Instructional materials relevant to tools, equipment and
measuring devices
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be
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3.2 Written or oral examination
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3.3 Interview
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3.4 Demonstration with questioning
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4. Context of Assessment may be conducted in a
Assessment workplace or simulated environment or during Industrial
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5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
information for
assessment
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