Assessor Resource

AHCINF203
Maintain properties and structures

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures in situations that don’t require the specialist skills of another trade.

All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and confirm maintenance requirements

1.1 Confirm work instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.3 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment

1.4 Inspect structures and facilities to locate and evaluate defects, deterioration and impending defects

1.5 Check property infrastructure and resources for correct operation, minor maintenance needs and damage

1.6 Confirm maintenance plan

2. Select and prepare tools, equipment and materials

2.1 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for serviceability

2.2 Identify and segregate for repair or replacement faulty or unsafe tools

2.3 Identify, assess and report existing and potential hazards to health and safety

2.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment

3. Carry out routine maintenance

3.1 Carry out routine maintenance to infrastructure, structures and facilities

3.2 Carry out minor repairs to building cladding and paint

4. Complete maintenance activities

4.1 Clean, maintain and store worksite, tools and materials

4.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities

4.3 Complete workplace records

The candidate must be observed and repairing properties and structures, in a situation that does not require the specialist skills of another trade.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and following safe work practices

interpret and apply task instructions

communicate with work team and supervisor

select, prepare and safely use of a broad range of tools

carry out routine maintenance to infrastructure, structures and facilities

store or dispose of unused or waste materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of materials, equipment and tools

operation of water taps and reticulation systems

types of building cladding and finishes, purpose and use

identification of defects and appropriate repair methods

appropriate selection of repair materials

work health and safety legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

relevant Codes of Practice and procedures with regard to protection of the environment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and confirm maintenance requirements

1.1 Confirm work instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.3 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment

1.4 Inspect structures and facilities to locate and evaluate defects, deterioration and impending defects

1.5 Check property infrastructure and resources for correct operation, minor maintenance needs and damage

1.6 Confirm maintenance plan

2. Select and prepare tools, equipment and materials

2.1 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for serviceability

2.2 Identify and segregate for repair or replacement faulty or unsafe tools

2.3 Identify, assess and report existing and potential hazards to health and safety

2.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment

3. Carry out routine maintenance

3.1 Carry out routine maintenance to infrastructure, structures and facilities

3.2 Carry out minor repairs to building cladding and paint

4. Complete maintenance activities

4.1 Clean, maintain and store worksite, tools and materials

4.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities

4.3 Complete workplace records

The candidate must be observed and repairing properties and structures, in a situation that does not require the specialist skills of another trade.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and following safe work practices

interpret and apply task instructions

communicate with work team and supervisor

select, prepare and safely use of a broad range of tools

carry out routine maintenance to infrastructure, structures and facilities

store or dispose of unused or waste materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of materials, equipment and tools

operation of water taps and reticulation systems

types of building cladding and finishes, purpose and use

identification of defects and appropriate repair methods

appropriate selection of repair materials

work health and safety legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

relevant Codes of Practice and procedures with regard to protection of the environment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm work instructions with supervisor 
Identify hazards and report to supervisor 
Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment 
Inspect structures and facilities to locate and evaluate defects, deterioration and impending defects 
Check property infrastructure and resources for correct operation, minor maintenance needs and damage 
Confirm maintenance plan 
Select and check tools, equipment and materials for serviceability 
Identify and segregate for repair or replacement faulty or unsafe tools 
Identify, assess and report existing and potential hazards to health and safety 
Select and fit personal protective equipment 
Carry out routine maintenance to infrastructure, structures and facilities 
Carry out minor repairs to building cladding and paint 
Clean, maintain and store worksite, tools and materials 
Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities 
Complete workplace records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCINF203 - Maintain properties and structures
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCINF203 - Maintain properties and structures

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