Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures in situations that don’t require the specialist skills of another trade.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify and confirm maintenance requirements | 1.1 Confirm work instructions with supervisor 1.2 Identify hazards and report to supervisor 1.3 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment 1.4 Inspect structures and facilities to locate and evaluate defects, deterioration and impending defects 1.5 Check property infrastructure and resources for correct operation, minor maintenance needs and damage 1.6 Confirm maintenance plan |
2. Select and prepare tools, equipment and materials | 2.1 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for serviceability 2.2 Identify and segregate for repair or replacement faulty or unsafe tools 2.3 Identify, assess and report existing and potential hazards to health and safety 2.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment |
3. Carry out routine maintenance | 3.1 Carry out routine maintenance to infrastructure, structures and facilities 3.2 Carry out minor repairs to building cladding and paint |
4. Complete maintenance activities | 4.1 Clean, maintain and store worksite, tools and materials 4.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities 4.3 Complete workplace records |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be observed and repairing properties and structures, in a situation that does not require the specialist skills of another trade.
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify hazards and following safe work practices
interpret and apply task instructions
communicate with work team and supervisor
select, prepare and safely use of a broad range of tools
carry out routine maintenance to infrastructure, structures and facilities
store or dispose of unused or waste materials
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
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
work health and safety legislative requirements and Codes of Practice
relevant Codes of Practice and procedures with regard to protection of the environment
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Infrastructure (INF)