Assessor Resource

AHCINF301
Implement property improvement, construction and repair

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out maintenance and construction of improvements to properties.

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 broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

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. Assess property condition

1.1 Confirm work plan and priorities with enterprise supervisor or manager

1.2 Assess property structures for soundness

1.3 Identify and determine property improvements and maintenance requirements

1.4 Confirm any planning and permissions have been obtained where required

2. Prepare tools and equipment

2.1 Identify and arrange tools, equipment and materials for the task

2.2 Check tools and equipment for serviceability

2.3 Identify faulty or unsafe tools and equipment and segregate them for repair or replacement

2.4 Identify, assess and report hazards to health and safety

2.5 Select, use and maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment

3. Carry out property improvements

3.1 Construct, repair or dismantle property structures

3.2 Carry out basic concrete, masonry or metal repairs

3.3 Determine and carry out maintenance to roads and tracks

3.4 Comply with planning or building requirements or restrictions

4. Complete maintenance and improvement activities

4.1 Monitor, maintain and improve property structures and surrounds

4.2 Clean, maintain and store worksite, tools and equipment

4.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements

4.4 Complete workplace records

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 range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify and report hazards and use safe work practices

confirm work plan and priorities with enterprise supervisor or manager

assess the nature of required repairs and maintenance

read and interpret maps, plans, site drawings and simple technical drawings

carry out building or construction work efficiently and safely

confirm that the completed or repaired structure meets the standard specified

operate a broad range of tools and equipment

complete minor earthworks to specifications

minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately

estimate and calculate volumes, usage and measurements

apply enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

machinery and equipment required to carry out property improvements, construction and repairs

types of building materials required to carry out property improvements, construction and repairs

concreting procedures and techniques

wood and steel fabrication procedures

drainage requirements around structures, tracks and roads

legislative requirements with regard to construction and structural improvements

types of building cladding and finishes, purpose and use

relevant Codes of Practice with regard to protection of the environment

work health and safety and environmental legislative and enterprise procedures

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

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess property condition

1.1 Confirm work plan and priorities with enterprise supervisor or manager

1.2 Assess property structures for soundness

1.3 Identify and determine property improvements and maintenance requirements

1.4 Confirm any planning and permissions have been obtained where required

2. Prepare tools and equipment

2.1 Identify and arrange tools, equipment and materials for the task

2.2 Check tools and equipment for serviceability

2.3 Identify faulty or unsafe tools and equipment and segregate them for repair or replacement

2.4 Identify, assess and report hazards to health and safety

2.5 Select, use and maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment

3. Carry out property improvements

3.1 Construct, repair or dismantle property structures

3.2 Carry out basic concrete, masonry or metal repairs

3.3 Determine and carry out maintenance to roads and tracks

3.4 Comply with planning or building requirements or restrictions

4. Complete maintenance and improvement activities

4.1 Monitor, maintain and improve property structures and surrounds

4.2 Clean, maintain and store worksite, tools and equipment

4.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements

4.4 Complete workplace records

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 range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify and report hazards and use safe work practices

confirm work plan and priorities with enterprise supervisor or manager

assess the nature of required repairs and maintenance

read and interpret maps, plans, site drawings and simple technical drawings

carry out building or construction work efficiently and safely

confirm that the completed or repaired structure meets the standard specified

operate a broad range of tools and equipment

complete minor earthworks to specifications

minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately

estimate and calculate volumes, usage and measurements

apply enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

machinery and equipment required to carry out property improvements, construction and repairs

types of building materials required to carry out property improvements, construction and repairs

concreting procedures and techniques

wood and steel fabrication procedures

drainage requirements around structures, tracks and roads

legislative requirements with regard to construction and structural improvements

types of building cladding and finishes, purpose and use

relevant Codes of Practice with regard to protection of the environment

work health and safety and environmental legislative and enterprise procedures

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 plan and priorities with enterprise supervisor or manager 
Assess property structures for soundness 
Identify and determine property improvements and maintenance requirements 
Confirm any planning and permissions have been obtained where required 
Identify and arrange tools, equipment and materials for the task 
Check tools and equipment for serviceability 
Identify faulty or unsafe tools and equipment and segregate them for repair or replacement 
Identify, assess and report hazards to health and safety 
Select, use and maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment 
Construct, repair or dismantle property structures 
Carry out basic concrete, masonry or metal repairs 
Determine and carry out maintenance to roads and tracks 
Comply with planning or building requirements or restrictions 
Monitor, maintain and improve property structures and surrounds 
Clean, maintain and store worksite, tools and equipment 
Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements 
Complete workplace records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCINF301 - Implement property improvement, construction and repair
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCINF301 - Implement property improvement, construction and repair

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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