What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in maintaining cultural places requires evidence that a cultural site or place has been appropriately maintained according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures The skills and knowledge required to maintain cultural places must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts

For example this could include different cultural sites locations and maintenance techniques

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

OHS responsibilities

Common pests and diseases

Techniques of site protection

Range of maintenance works undertaken on cultural sites

Enterprise procedures relating to the reporting of deterioration or damage to place or reporting of incidents

Site recording systems used by the enterprise or community

Relevant archaeological practices and procedures

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

Assess maintenance work required

Prepare for maintenance

Maintain condition of place

Protect cultural places

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Notify noncompliance pest and disease problems

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Maintenance works pest and diseases condition of place

How are activities planned and organised

Maintenance program machinery and equipment

How can team work be applied

Carrying out maintenance works

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Estimating time materials and labour

How can problemsolving skills be applied

When preparing and carrying out works

How can the use of technology be applied

Machinery and equipment for maintenance activities communications systems

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

For information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Which cultural places of areas may be included?

What is maintenance in accordance with?

Which threats may be included?

Which types of deterioration or wear may be included?

Which types of damage may be considered?