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

TLIB1030A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake general site maintenance

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB1030A - Undertake general site maintenance
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake general site housekeeping and maintenance in depots, sub-depots, factories, compounds, campsites, etc. in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. It includes preparing for the work, conducting site housekeeping functions, applying pest and vegetation control measures, and completing all work requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant requirements of the codes of practice and safeworking requirements and regulations of the states/territories concerned.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to general site maintenance carried out as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
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: Prepare for work
  • Works order including drawings, sketches and material lists is received/accessed, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
  • Resources, including equipment and materials, are identified and obtained
  • Liaison and communication issues with other personnel at the site are resolved
  • Hazards are identified prior to commencement of work
  • Site safety requirements are observed
       
Element: Conduct site housekeeping functions
  • Stores, materials and equipment are loaded/off-loaded safely and secured
  • Site, including stores and materials, is laid out to plan
  • Stores and materials are checked for serviceability, cleaned as necessary and prepared for use
  • Minor earthwork maintenance is conducted
  • Excess materials and refuse are disposed of/returned as required by workplace procedures
       
Element: Apply pest and vegetation control measures
  • Pest and vegetation control requirements are identified and appropriate control measure is selected and authorised by the appropriate person
  • Chemical control agents are prepared in accordance with safety requirements and workplace procedures
  • Pest control measures are applied, monitored and varied to maintain effectiveness
  • Control measures are applied and pests and vegetation are removed/neutralised
       
Element: Complete the work
  • Worksite is rehabilitated
  • Work completion details are finalised and recorded/advised to appropriate personnel
       


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 knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of applicable regulatory requirements

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for general site maintenance

Problems that may occur during site maintenance activities, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist during site maintenance activities, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Contents of workplace technical manuals and instructions relating to the work activities concerned

Characteristics of plant and equipment, transport, structures, hardware and electrical components used in work activities

Impact on work activities of regulatory requirements

Workplace documentation and records system management related to the work concerned

Hazardous chemicals used in general site maintenance, and related precautions and personal protection measures

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when carrying out general site maintenance

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, labels and signs relevant to general site maintenance

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to general site maintenance

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when carrying out general site maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may occur when carrying out general site maintenance

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Identify and organise resources required for work activities

Use hand tools and minor plant

Work at heights and in confined spaces

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations are conducted by day or night in all relevant weather conditions and may involve working:

from a vehicle/platform

from a ladder

from an elevating work platform

from a tree

on the ground

Stores, materials and equipment may include:

those required for erection, maintenance and servicing functions

Minor earthworks may include:

restoration of backfill to complete excavations

pole and structure foundations

basic drainage

Vegetation control measures may include:

hand clearing

growth retardants

machinery assisted cleaning

herbicidal cleaning

fire cleaning

Pest control measures may include:

seals

chemicals

baits

traps

sprays

Communication equipment may include:

two-way radios, and/or

telephones

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Safety and protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Information/documents may include:

relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures

relevant logs or record books

notices, records and requests

technical instructions

manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where operations are carried out on that network

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Works order including drawings, sketches and material lists is received/accessed, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection 
Resources, including equipment and materials, are identified and obtained 
Liaison and communication issues with other personnel at the site are resolved 
Hazards are identified prior to commencement of work 
Site safety requirements are observed 
Stores, materials and equipment are loaded/off-loaded safely and secured 
Site, including stores and materials, is laid out to plan 
Stores and materials are checked for serviceability, cleaned as necessary and prepared for use 
Minor earthwork maintenance is conducted 
Excess materials and refuse are disposed of/returned as required by workplace procedures 
Pest and vegetation control requirements are identified and appropriate control measure is selected and authorised by the appropriate person 
Chemical control agents are prepared in accordance with safety requirements and workplace procedures 
Pest control measures are applied, monitored and varied to maintain effectiveness 
Control measures are applied and pests and vegetation are removed/neutralised 
Worksite is rehabilitated 
Work completion details are finalised and recorded/advised to appropriate personnel 

Forms

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