Assessor Resource

FPIFGM2214B
Maintain visitor sites

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The unit involves maintaining visitor sites in forest environment settings

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

This unit describes the outcomes required to maintain sites and facilities used by the public. The unit includes identifying and reporting site hazards and safely handling waste materials

General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication

This unit replaces FPIFGM2214A Maintain visitor sites

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

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills




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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently maintain visitor sites according to work and organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to maintaining visitor sites

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to maintaining visitor sites

maintaining visitor sites ensuring efficient and safe selection and use of equipment and supplies with no damage to equipment, property, environment, colleagues or the public

identifying site hazards and problems and demonstrating an appropriate response, including reporting to supervisor

handling and removing waste or contaminated material

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; safely handle contaminated waste; identify hazardous or unsafe facilities; identify and order supplies of consumables for cleaning

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to locate, record and report information

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for maintaining visitor sites

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals, the minimisation of environmental impact, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for maintaining visitor sites

Environmental risks and hazards

Types of cleaning and maintenance equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Types of maintenance supplies and consumables

Procedures for handling and removing waste material

Operation of septic tanks and other plumbing associated with visitor use facilities

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environment requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Maintaining visitor sites may include:

lawn mowing and edging

raking leaves

cleaning toilets, shower blocks and other structures

supplying firewood

repainting and other minor repairs

removing rubbish

Visitor site may include:

camp grounds

toilet and shower blocks

natural features

Maintenance requirements may include:

selecting appropriate cleaning and maintenance equipment

checking and ordering supplies of consumable items

transporting and storing equipment

Supplies may include:

toilet paper

cleaning chemicals

lawn mower fuel

paint

Equipment may include:

manual cleaning tools

power tools

petrol-driven lawn mowers

whipper snipper and edger

Hazards may include:

contaminated waste material

visitors moving around adjacent to maintenance activities

unsafe structures

deteriorated structures

natural features or facilities

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Waste material may include:

blood

bandages

sanitary bins

effluent

garbage

sharps

Problems may include:

deteriorated or vandalised structures

natural features and facilities that do not meet enterprise acceptable standards

Records and reports may include:

maintenance outcomes

hazards and incidents

equipment malfunctions and damage

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

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
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to maintainingvisitor sites are identified and followed 
Maintenance requirements are identified from work order and supervisor instructions in line with organisational requirements 
Supplies are identified and obtained in line with work order and organisational procedures 
Equipment is selected, transported and stored in line with organisational requirements 
Potential and existing site hazards are identified and assessed in line with OHS and environmental requirements, and organisational procedures 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Visitor site is inspected to determine maintenance and cleaning requirements in line with organisational procedures and environmental requirements 
Visitor site is maintained in line with organisational and environmental requirements 
Waste materials are handled and removed according to environmental, OHS and organisational requirements 
Problems are identified, noted and reported in line with organisational procedures 
Visitor site maintenance is recorded and reported to appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPIFGM2214B - Maintain visitor sites
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Assessment Record Sheet

FPIFGM2214B - Maintain visitor sites

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