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

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of

Asset management plan

Industry benchmarks for maintenance procedures

Occupational health and safety OHS requirements

Relevant building service trades and operation for maintenance operations

Relevant legislation

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Identify effective and poor maintenance within a normal industry environment

Prepare a maintenance contract demonstrating all principles identified in the standard

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Demonstrate the application of skills in

business written and verbal communication

computer skills for data management analysis and report writing

data analysis as applied to asset performance data

Negotiate contract terms and conditions

Take into account use and promote opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Prepare procedures documentation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Assessors should review actual work performed under normal industry operating conditions

If this is not practicable evidence obtained in simulated environments may be substituted

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment include access to

computer based system which facilitates recording of trainee profiles and progress

typical property services plant

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all aspects of the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

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

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

This unit is relevant to activity within the following social housing sectors:

Assets may be:

Stakeholders may include:

Asset maintenance plan may include life cycle maintenance of:

Maintenance procedures may include:

Maintenance parties may include:

Relevant legislation (Federal, State and Local) and industry codes of practice cover areas including: