• AHCINF301A - Implement property improvement, construction and repair

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

AHCINF301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement property improvement, construction and repair

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCINF301A - Implement property improvement, construction and repair
Description This unit covers the functions required to carry out maintenance and construction of improvements to properties and defines the standard required to: prepare basic plans for the work; ensure any planning and permissions have been put in place, and planning or building requests or restrictions are complied with; carry out building or construction work efficiently and safely; confirm that the completed or repaired structure meets the standard specified in the contract; minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers in rural enterprises or who work as contractors for rural industry. The work is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines.
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: Assess property condition
  • Property structures are assessed for soundness and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
  • Property improvements and maintenance requirements are identified and determined according to enterprise objectives.
  • Budgetary parameters are identified and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Prepare tools and equipment
  • Tools, equipment and materials required to carry out property improvements are identified and arranged on site.
  • Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Faulty or unsafe tools and equipment are identified and segregated for repair or replacement 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 property improvements
  • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • Property structures are constructed, repaired or dismantled as required according to manufacturer's specifications and/or work plan and regulations (e.g., demolition code).
  • Basic concrete, masonry or metal repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and work plan.
  • Maintenance to roads and tracks are determined and carried out according to work plan and enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Complete maintenance and improvement activities
  • Property structures and surrounds are monitored, maintained and improved as required.
  • Worksite, tools and equipment 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 of or recycled according to enterprise environmental and OHS requirements.
  • Relevant information is documented and reported according to industry and enterprise 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:

prepare basic plans for the work

ensure any planning and permissions have been put in place, and planning or building requests or restrictions are complied with

carry out building or construction work efficiently and safely

confirm that the completed or repaired structure meets the standard specified in the contract

minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately.

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

operate a broad range of tools and equipment

apply hand/eye coordination

construct assemblies

assess the nature and priority of required repairs and maintenance

complete a range of earthworks to specification

lay and tie reinforcing to specifications

observe and report on the condition of structures and equipment

interpret and apply task instructions

communicate with work team and supervisor

read and interpret maps, plans, site drawings and simple technical drawings

record and report on damage and recommend repairs

estimate and calculate volumes, usage and measurements

identify and report hazards and demonstrate safe workplace practices

minimise impacts to the environment

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

machinery and equipment required to carry out property improvements, construction and repairs

types of building materials

concreting procedures and techniques

wood and steel fabrication procedures

drainage requirements around structures, tracks and roads

legislative requirements with regard to construction and structural improvements

types of building cladding and finishes, purpose and use

relevant Codes of Practice with regard to protection of the environment

OHS and environmental legislative and enterprise procedures.

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

Property improvement, construction and repair may include:

buildings

yards

livestock handling structures

fences

water supply systems

roads

tracks

soil conservation works

irrigation and drainage channels

silage pits

grain and fodder storage

trellises

shelters and shade cloth drying racks.

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
Property structures are assessed for soundness and recorded according to enterprise requirements. 
Property improvements and maintenance requirements are identified and determined according to enterprise objectives. 
Budgetary parameters are identified and maintained according to enterprise requirements. 
Tools, equipment and materials required to carry out property improvements are identified and arranged on site. 
Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications. 
Faulty or unsafe tools and equipment are identified and segregated for repair or replacement 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 and enterprise requirements. 
Property structures are constructed, repaired or dismantled as required according to manufacturer's specifications and/or work plan and regulations (e.g., demolition code). 
Basic concrete, masonry or metal repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and work plan. 
Maintenance to roads and tracks are determined and carried out according to work plan and enterprise requirements. 
Property structures and surrounds are monitored, maintained and improved as required. 
Worksite, tools and equipment 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 of or recycled according to enterprise environmental and OHS requirements. 
Relevant information is documented and reported according to industry and enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCINF301A - Implement property improvement, construction and repair
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCINF301A - Implement property improvement, construction and repair

Student name:

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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