Assist with the maintenance of equipment

This standard covers assisting with the routine maintenance of equipment. The term
‘assist with' is used to indicate that the individual will be working to instructions from a
supervisor.
You will be working in accordance with instructions and specifications.
If you are working with chemicals or machinery you need to be appropriately trained or
certificated in line with current legislation.
You must carry out your work in a way which will minimise any impact on the natural
environment and enhance its nature, conservation and recreational value.

P1 Check that the equipment requiring maintenance is safe in accordance with
instructions
P2 identify and select the necessary maintenance routine from the manufacturers'
instructions
P3 keep the work area safe and in a condition suitable for the maintenance
procedure
P4 prepare and use tools and materials for the maintenance work in accordance with
instructions
P5 maintain equipment in accordance with instructions
P6 recognise the need for assistance and refer to the appropriate person
P7 maintain and store tools safely and correctly after use
P8 carry out all work in accordance with instructions and specifications
carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and health and
safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and company
policies
P9
P10 deal with waste safely and correctly in accordance with instructions
P11 carry out work in a manner which prevents damage to the surrounding area

K1 the equipment which requires maintenance
K2 the importance of following instructions
K3 how to prepare and use the tools and materials necessary for the work safely and
effectively
K4 types of protective clothing and the reasons why it must be worn
K5 the correct ways of wearing protective clothing
K6 reasons for the maintenance of equipment
K7 legislative requirements relating to the maintenance of equipment
K8 limits of responsibility in relation to the maintenance of equipment
K9 situations in which assistance is required
K10 the importance of completing the activity in accordance with instructions and
specifications
K11 how to handle, transport and dispose of waste in accordance with legal and
organisational requirements
K12 the potential impact of your work on the environment and how to minimise this
K13 your responsibilities under current environmental and health and safety
legislation, codes of practice and company policies

Specifications: drawings, schedules, method statements, Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs), manufacturers' guidelines, customer requirements
Instructions: verbal or written.
Routine maintenance will be as recommended by manufacturers in order to maximise
the working life of the equipment.
Manual and mechanical equipment.