Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCINF203A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain properties and structures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCINF203A - Maintain properties and structures
Description This unit covers the process of maintaining and repairing properties and structures, in a situation that does not require the specialist skills of another trade, and defines the standard required to: demonstrate correct selection and safe use of tools; apply basic building or construction techniques; store or dispose of unused or waste materials.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to working under routine supervision with intermittent checking usually within a team environment.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify and confirm maintenance requirements
  • Visual inspections are conducted of structures and facilities to locate and evaluate defects, deterioration and impending defects.
  • Property infrastructure and resources are checked for correct operation, minor maintenance needs and damage.
  • Maintenance plan is confirmed according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Select and prepare tools, equipment and materials
  • Tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified, assessed and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Carry out routine maintenance
  • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.
  • Routine maintenance to structures and surroundings is carried out according to the maintenance plan and enterprise requirements.
  • Minor repairs to building cladding, and treatments to structural finishes, are carried out as required to minimise deterioration.
       
Element: Complete maintenance activities
  • Worksite, tools and materials are cleaned, returned to operating order, and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise, OHS and environmental requirements.
  • Relevant information is documented according to industry, enterprise requirements and OHS requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

demonstrate correct selection and safe use of tools

apply basic building or construction techniques

store or dispose of unused or waste materials.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

identify hazards and follow safe work practices

interpret and apply task instructions

operate a broad range of tools and equipment

carry out building and maintenance operations

work in team environment

observe and report on the condition of structures and equipment

communicate with work team and supervisor

estimate and calculate volumes and usage.

Required knowledge

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of materials, equipment and tools

operation of water taps and reticulation systems

types of building cladding and finishes, purpose and use

identification of defects and appropriate repair methods

appropriate selection of repair materials

OHS legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

relevant Codes of Practice and procedures with regard to protection of the environment.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Properties may include:

land areas

worksites

buildings and all components.

Structures may include:

greenhouses

igloos

potting houses

poly-tunnels

glass houses

shade houses

sheds

work sheds

cool rooms

staff rooms

water tanks

yards

stock handling structures

silage pits

fodder and grain storages

park furniture

car parks, roads, pathways, pergolas

information boards, benches, landscape features and site furniture.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Visual inspections are conducted of structures and facilities to locate and evaluate defects, deterioration and impending defects. 
Property infrastructure and resources are checked for correct operation, minor maintenance needs and damage. 
Maintenance plan is confirmed according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise requirements. 
Tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications. 
Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement and reported according to enterprise requirements. 
Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified, assessed and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements. 
Routine maintenance to structures and surroundings is carried out according to the maintenance plan and enterprise requirements. 
Minor repairs to building cladding, and treatments to structural finishes, are carried out as required to minimise deterioration. 
Worksite, tools and materials are cleaned, returned to operating order, and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise, OHS and environmental requirements. 
Relevant information is documented according to industry, enterprise requirements and OHS requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCINF203A - Maintain properties and structures
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCINF203A - Maintain properties and structures

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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