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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Perform routine equipment maintenance.
  2. Carry out equipment repairs.
  3. Store equipment to maintain in serviceable condition.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to report repairs to supervisor

literacy skills to

maintain equipment and maintenance documentation

read maintenance schedules and manufacturer instructions

problemsolving skills to determine minor repair tasks within limits of own role and responsibility

planning and organising skills to

carry out maintenance tasks within specified timeframes and schedules

store and monitor security of maintenance equipment

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to undertake routine maintenance tasks safely and responsibly

equipment repair techniques within area of own responsibility relevant to the equipment being maintained to enable safe and appropriate equipment repair

factors to consider when checking equipment serviceability to enable equipment to be maintained to a safe standard

manufacturer guidelines and codes of practice pertaining to equipment maintenance and repair

safety standards for equipment within area of responsibility to enable standards to be maintained

Evidence Required

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 own role and responsibility to safely and responsibly carry out minor maintenance tasks on sport and recreation equipment

refers equipment repairs and maintenance beyond own level of responsibility to relevant personnel within designated timeframes and monitors storage and condition of maintenance equipment

maintains records of repairs and maintenance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple minor maintenance tasks relevant to the candidates current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a range of equipment relevant to the sport and recreation facility

equipment repair and maintenance resources

maintenance storage facilities

maintenance records and forms

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 completing routine maintenance tasks including dealing with contingencies such as maintenance problems outside own area of responsibility

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety standards for equipment within area of responsibility

portfolio of evidence containing samples of completed documentation

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performed by the candidate

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

SISXOHSA Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies.

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

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.

Maintenance may include:

cleaning

lubricating

reinflating

checking for damage

restocking or refilling

repairing

storing.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

storage of equipment

maintenance schedules

reporting channels.

Equipment may include:

equipment used within the facility

participant or client-specific equipment

rescue equipment

emergency equipment

large items requiring lifting and assembly.

Minor repairs may include:

replacing faulty or missing parts

repairing component parts

repairing structural fabric.