Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with appropriate personnel to develop and implement a maintenance plan

convey information about maintenance work to affected staff

convey instructions about work safety and security requirements to maintenance staff

seek feedback from appropriate staff regarding the implementation of the maintenance plan

monitor external contractors

planning and organising skills to

develop and implement a maintenance plan and work schedules according to organisational requirements

minimise the impact of maintenance on organisational operations

organise staff to carry out equipment and plant maintenance according to organisational timeframes

problemsolving skills to

prioritise work to be undertaken

resolve issues arising from maintenance operations and schedules

literacy skills to

develop and document maintenance plans

document procedures and information relating to the completion of maintenance work

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe management of stable maintenance operations and the reporting of unsafe facilities or equipment

environmental standards and requirements to enable maintenance and equipment and material disposal to be carried out responsibly

safety standards of equipment and the range of maintenance techniques relevant to the stable equipment and plant being maintained

schedule of stable operations to enable maintenance to be carried out with minimum disruption

criteria for assessing the safety of gear and tack and other stable equipment and indicators for replacement

appropriate record keeping systems to enable maintenance to be monitored

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

works within organisational systems to develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure that the condition and performance of stable equipment and facilities are maintained at a safe and optimal level to provide an effective service to users

communicates appropriately with staff and monitors the work of maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure quality outcomes applying OHS and safety considerations and minimal disruption of work schedules to stable users

seeks feedback on the maintenance plan and modifies as appropriate

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of maintenance scheduling issues that may affect the responses of service or stable users

works within organisational systems to develop implement and document security plans and procedures which meet identified priorities and ensure stable security

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure documentation and implementation of maintenance and security plans and procedures which meet identified priorities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a private or commercial horse riding establishment with appropriate plant and equipment

resources and equipment to implement maintenance plan

horses in a recreational or training program housed in an appropriate private or commercial environment

appropriate staff to undertake maintenance duties

maintenance history of equipment and facility

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of implementation and monitoring of maintenance plan

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the safe management of stable maintenance operations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

portfolio of records and reports documenting development and review of maintenance plan and outcomes

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISXRSKA Manage organisational risk

SISXRSK502A Manage organisational risk.

Maintenance plan may include:

Equipment and plant may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Gear and tack may include:

Record keeping systems may include:

Scheduled maintenance may include:

Security procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Hazards may include:

Emergencies may include:

Inadequacies may include: