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

NWP246B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and maintain public facilities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWP246B - Inspect and maintain public facilities
Description This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to inspect and perform or arrange, the cleaning and maintenance of public facilities, including the disposal of wastes at the facilities of water organisations.
Employability Skills This unit of competency contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for operational staff with specific responsibility for conducting general inspections and performing or arranging maintenance of a water organisation's public facilities at a designated site.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Common
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: Inspect, plan and prepare work areas.
  • Determine work site locations and boundaries and work requirements from instructions, inspection records, guidelines and specifications.
  • Inspect areas and facilities and identify, control and report potential hazards following OHS and organisational guidelines.
  • Select and check equipment to meet maintenance requirements of task and site.
       
Element: Perform or arrange maintenance of public facilities.
  • Perform or arrange cleaning or maintenance of areas and facilities to meet legislative and organisational requirements.
  • Order supplies as required.
  • Store, handle and use chemicals and equipment appropriately and according to legislative and organisational requirements.
  • Dispose of wastes, including dangerous materials, according to legislative and organisational requirements.
       
Element: Record and report on work.
  • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials according to manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures.
  • Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.
  • Maintain workplace records as required.
       


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, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

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

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to inspect and perform or arrange, the cleaning and maintenance of public facilities including:

interpreting work instructions and inspect sites

select appropriate equipment to maintain public facilities

cleaning or arranging cleaning of public facilities

maintaining or arranging the maintenance of public facilities

replenishing supplies

clearing and disposing of waste and debris safely

restoring work site and store equipment

completing relevant documentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes, standards and government regulations.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

inspect and maintain public facilities

use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

store, transport, handle and use chemicals safely

perform work-related calculations

apply procedures and standards for maintenance of public facilities

communicate with employees, customers and the public

work effectively as part of a team

give and receive instructions

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

use hand tools and equipment.

Required knowledge:

environmental aspects of inspecting and maintaining public facilities

use, storage, handling and transport of hazardous substances

landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards of maintaining public facilities

relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS)

effects of weather and conditions on the use of disinfecting and cleaning products.

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. Add any 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.

Inspection may require:

interaction and communication with other employees, other authorities and general public

visual observation

record keeping

implementation of reporting procedures that may also include procedures for implementation of by-laws, organisational policies and statutory requirements.

Areas and facilities to be monitored and maintained:

will be dependent upon water organisation's infrastructure but may include areas such as dams, reservoirs and reserves

may include a range of facilities, such as:

toilet facilities, including septic systems

barbeques and surrounds

public recreation areas, including seating and picnic areas

boat ramps

jetties

observation decks

walkways.

Equipment used may include:

hand and power tools

motorised machinery

on- and off-road vehicles

small marine craft

chemicals and mixers

chemical spraying apparatus

mixing equipment and storage areas

appropriate personal protective equipment

communication equipment.

Legislative and organisational requirements may include:

relevant federal and state or territory legislation and regulations

codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material

documented organisational policies, manuals and induction programs

relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements.

Wastes may include:

hazardous waste, such as:

broken glass

syringes

biological hazards, such as:

wastewater

excrement

dead animals

noxious weeds

non-hazardous substances, such as:

paper

general household rubbish

garden waste, such as:

lawn clippings

weeds

branches

soil.

Records and reporting may include:

records, such as:

manual or electronic data

copies of contractor permits to work, site inductions and OHS procedures

work orders

purchase orders

reporting, such as:

verbal reports

paper-based reports

electronic reports.

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
Determine work site locations and boundaries and work requirements from instructions, inspection records, guidelines and specifications. 
Inspect areas and facilities and identify, control and report potential hazards following OHS and organisational guidelines. 
Select and check equipment to meet maintenance requirements of task and site. 
Perform or arrange cleaning or maintenance of areas and facilities to meet legislative and organisational requirements. 
Order supplies as required. 
Store, handle and use chemicals and equipment appropriately and according to legislative and organisational requirements. 
Dispose of wastes, including dangerous materials, according to legislative and organisational requirements. 
Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials according to manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures. 
Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements. 
Maintain workplace records as required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

NWP246B - Inspect and maintain public facilities
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Assessment Record Sheet

NWP246B - Inspect and maintain public facilities

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