MEMCOR0063A

Unit MEMCOR0063A

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Attend to breakdown in hazardous

Area
Competency Descriptor
Competency Descriptor This unit applies to the skills and knowledge
necessary to attend to breakdowns in hazaradous areas in a wide range of
different contexts in the metal engineering and maintenance industry

Name Of Candidate: ____________________________ ID No._________________________________________

Assessment Centre: _______________________ Location of Assessment: _____________________________

Name of Assessor: ____________________________________ Assessment Date: _______________________

This unit recognises the commonality of skills and knowledge that exists for the unit
Range as well as the additional specific outcome; which is to be reported on. Therefore,
Statement competency can be displayed on one, some or all of the following categories and in
addition to the respective common underpinning knowledge associated with the
selected specialisation.

In order to maintain currency in this unit on-going competency development is to

occur. This would include keeping abreast of any changes in standards,
regulations, procedures, technology and the like related to the scope and
application of this unit
Source of information:

• Working drawings/sketches
• Oral/written work instructions
• Maintenance schedules
• Maintenance records

Locations/conditions:

• trenches
• confined spaces
• elevated positions
• hot cold
damp and wet situations
Elements Performance Criteria Y N Not
e Obser
s ved
Prepare to attend • Nature of the breakdown is confirmed with appropriate
breakdown personnel to establish the need to enter the hazardous
area.
• Safety to enter the hazardous area is established in
accordance with established procedures and relevant
clearance to do the work is obtained.
• Testing devices and tools, anticipated as being needed
for the work, are obtained and checked for correct
operation and safety.
Evaluate extent of • OH&S policies and procedures for working in a
work hazardous area are followed.
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• Other personnel required to determine cause and

rectify breakdown is ascertained from available
evidence and arrangements made for their attendance
where applicable.
• Extent of repair work is ascertained from available
evidence and confirmed with appropriate personnel.
• Limits of repair work that can be carried out in-situ are
established with regards to explosion risk and in
accordance with established procedures and
requirements.
Arrange repair work • Equipment is isolated in accordance with established
Confirm completion procedures.
• Circuits of equipment being withdrawn from service are
terminated or isolated safely and in manner approved
for the classification of the area.
Certification documentation for replacement equipment is
sighted to ensure that it is identical with the equipment it
replaces and is in accordance with the explosion-protection
system design.
• Explosion-protected equipment and systems are
inspected and tested after repairs are completed to
ensure the integrity of the system.
• Appropriate personnel is notified of the completion of
the repair work and details are documented in
accordance with established procedures and
requirements.

Check Candidate’s Competency Status Competent Not yet Competent

Feedback to candidate:_________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Assessor :_________________________Signature of

Candidate:____________________________
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Metal Engineering and Maintenance

MEMCOR0063A - Attend to Breakdowns in Hazardous Area

Instruction for Written Test: Write the response to each question in the answer
booklet provided.

Instruction for Oral Test: Ask the candidate the following questions and
indicate whether the answer provided is
satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

1. What are the safety requirements to wear of the personal protective equipment (PPE)
when repairing a welding machine?

2. What is the PPE safety requirement when attending to a breakdown machine in the
welding shop during the welding process of metals that produce toxic fumes?

3. Name the types of safety to wear when using a disc sander to process chipping and
grinding to repair an equipment.

4. How do you evacuate yourself in hazardous areas in the event of an accident?

5. What is the safety procedure to comply when attending to a breakdown equipment in a

hazard of oil spillage on the floor?
6. Who is the appropriate person to report hazards to, in the event of attending to a
breakdown machine?

7. Before attending to a breakdown equipment in hazardous areas, list all the personal
protective equipment PPE you need to wear.

8. What type of gloves is required when using hand tools to do electrical repairs on
electrical devices?

9. Explain the safety policy guidelines to follow in a hazardous working environment.

10. What is the key to success in safety?

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Metal Engineering and Maintenance

MEMCOR0063A - Attend to Breakdowns in Hazardous Area

KEY/ANSWER ASSESSOR’S COPY

1. What are the safety requirements to wear of the personal protective equipment PPE
when repairing a welding machine?
Wear the appropriate safety gears to protect your entire body

2. What is the PPE safety requirement when attending to a breakdown machine in the
welding shop during the welding process of metals that produce toxic fumes?
Respirator

3. Name the types of safety to wear when using a disc sander to process chipping and
grinding to repair an equipment.
Safety glasses and a face shield

4. How do you evacuate yourself in hazardous areas in the event of an accident?

By going through the EXIT door

5. What is the safety procedure to comply when attending to a breakdown equipment in a

hazard of oil spillage on the floor?
Wipe off the oil to protect yourself from falling down on the ground

6. Who is the appropriate person to report hazards to, in the event of attending to a
breakdown machine?
The person in charge of safety in the industrial plant

7. Before attending to a breakdown equipment in hazardous areas, list all the personal
protective equipment PPE you need to wear.
Overall, safety boots, helmet, safety glasses, filter mask and gloves

8. What type of gloves is required when using hand tools to do electrical repairs on
electrical devices?
Wear rubber gloves

9. Explain the safety policy guidelines to follow in a hazardous working environment.

Wear ALL the personal protective equipment (PPE)

10. What is the key to success in safety?

Avoid hazards