Required skills

communication skills to

convey information about maintenance work to affected staff

convey instructions about work requirements to maintenance staff and contractors

seek feedback from staff regarding the acquisition of equipment and facilities

planning and organising skills to

develop a maintenance plan and work schedules according to identified needs

minimise the impact of maintenance on service delivery

organise staff to carry out equipment and facility maintenance according to timeframes

problemsolving skills to

prioritise work to be undertaken

resolve issues arising from maintenance operations

numeracy skills to

ensure maintenance work is carried out within budgetary constraints and costings

monitor expenditure

research skills to source and interpret information on new equipment and facilities

literacy skills to

access and interpret information about maintenance history

develop and document maintenance plans

document procedures and information relating to the completion of maintenance work

Required knowledge

legislation to enable the safe management of maintenance operations and ensure the reporting of unsafe facilities or equipment

organisational policies and procedures to enable acquisition and maintenance activities to be conducted according to organisational requirements

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

waste minimisation and sustainability techniques related to sport fitness and recreation facilities

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

contract and legal requirements for outsourced repairs

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

reorder levels for consumables

criteria for assessing the safety of materials and equipment

methods to determine current and future equipment needs and information sources to enable the viable purchase of equipment and facilities

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 ability to

develop implement and document maintenance plans in accordance with organisation policies and procedures to ensure that the condition and performance of equipment and facilities are maintained at optimal level to provide an effective service to users and meet legislative requirements

liaise with and monitor the work of maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure quality outcomes and minimal disruption to service users

seek feedback on the maintenance plan and modify as appropriate

use knowledge of future needs of service provision to provide input into the selection of new equipment and facilities to improve service delivery to users

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

coordination of maintenance plans and procedures which meet identified priorities and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a work facility and equipment requiring regular maintenance

resources and equipment to implement maintenance plan

maintenance history of equipment and facility

an actual or simulated maintenance budget

service users

manufacturer instructions

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 implementing and monitoring maintenance plan

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to carrying out maintenance activities

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXRSKA Manage organisational risks

SISXRSK502A Manage organisational risks.

Equipment may include:

Facility may include:

Maintenance history may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Maintenance may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Budget may include:

Resources may include:

Information sources may include:

Recommendations may include: