Assessor Resource

SRXFAC001B
Maintain equipment for activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Not applicable.

This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation and Sport Industry Training Packages.

This unit covers the core skills and knowledge to undertake routine maintenance and minor repairs on sport and recreation equipment.

This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation and Sport Industry Training Packages.

This unit covers the core skills and knowledge to undertake routine maintenance and minor repairs on sport and recreation equipment.

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

Not applicable.



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 identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance procedures within the work environment

Assessment of performance should be over a period of time, maintaining a variety of equipment, covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements that are applicable within the learners work environment in the community recreation, fitness, outdoor recreation or sport industry

Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to

maintain and repair safety, general, and activity - specific equipment used within at least one activity/discipline of the recreation industry

carry out equipment repairs within level of responsibility and skill

refer equipment repairs and maintenance to the relevant personnel

maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance

correctly store equipment

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)

Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)

SRXCAI003B Provide equipment for activities

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Reasons for carrying out regular maintenance checks

Reasons for keeping accurate reports

What to look for when checking equipment serviceability

Manufacturer's and organisation's guidelines and codes of practice pertaining to equipment maintenance and repair

Who the responsible person is

Safety standards for equipment within area of responsibility

Requiredskills

A range of equipment repair techniques within one's area of responsibility relevant to the equipment being maintained

Accurate recording of equipment and condition

Communications, eg, verbal, non-verbal, instructions, labels

Resource implications

Physical resources - assessment of this unit of competency requires access to

recreation equipment

equipment repair and maintenance resources

storage areas

Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Due to issues such as variations in the types of damage or deterioration of equipment, this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time, maintaining a variety of equipment, in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the learner's work environment

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of maintaining equipment for a real sport or recreation activity. For valid and reliable assessment the sport or recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect, Analyse&Organise Information

Communicate Ideas&Information

Plan&Organise Activities

Work with Others&in Teams

Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

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1

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1

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1

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.

The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting, analysing and organising information - Collecting and analysing information about the condition of equipment based on workplace procedures

Communicating ideas and information - Communicating with clients and staff with regards to the condition of equipment

Planning and organising activities - Planning and organising for the repair of equipment

Working with teams and others - Not applicable

Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Calculating duration and frequency of use of activity-specific equipment that has safety benchmarks

Solving problems - Not applicable

Using technology - Using equipment appropriately for repair and maintenance

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Not applicable.

Range Statements

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

CATEGORIES

Damage

[all categories]

damage to fabric and other components

missing parts

components requiring restocking or refilling

failure to operate correctly

Equipment

[all categories]

use of

general pieces of equipment used within a recreation activity

participant or client specific equipment

equipment with significant health and safety implications

rescue equipment

emergency equipment

types of

large items (requiring lifting and assembly)

small items

fragile items

simple and complex equipment

Maintenance

[all categories]

cleaning

lubrication

reinflation

checking for damage

restocking or refilling

repair

storage

Records

[all categories]

format to include

date

time

nature of the fault

repairs or maintenance carried out

Repairs

[all categories]

replacement of faulty or missing parts

repair of component parts

repair of structural fabric

referral to qualified/experienced repairer

Work environment

[all categories]

indoor and outdoor activities

large and small enterprises

activities within fitness, sport, outdoor recreation and community recreation

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
Examine and check equipment according to maintenance schedule 
Check emergency equipment is regularly to be in correct working order 
Undertake necessary minor repairs to maintain safe and effective use of equipment promptly within one's own area of responsibility in the work environment 
Report repairs which cannot be carried out to the responsible person 
Follow all service and repair procedures as recommended by manufacturers 
Undertake all necessary measures to prevent clients and staff using unsafe equipment 
Examine resources required for equipment maintenance and repair regularly to ensure availability and operational ability 
Ensure working practices are in line with health and safety guidelines 
Place equipment in correct storage area 
Store and handle equipment so as to avoid damage to itself and the environment 
Store equipment in relation to accessibility and frequency of use 
Maintain storage areas in a clean and tidy condition 
Maintain accurate and up-to-date written records of stored equipment 
Comply with manufacturer's storage requirements with 
Maintain necessary access and egress in the case of an emergency 
Ensure security for storage facility is in accordance with operating procedures 
Complete records of routine maintenance and repairs promptly, accurately, and legibly in accordance with guidelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SRXFAC001B - Maintain equipment for activities
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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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

SRXFAC001B - Maintain equipment for activities

Student name:

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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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