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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess property condition

1.1. Property structures are assessed for soundness and recorded according to enterprise requirements.

1.2. Property improvements and maintenance requirements are identified and determined according to enterprise objectives.

1.3. Budgetary parameters are identified and maintained according to enterprise requirements.

2. Prepare tools and equipment

2.1. Tools, equipment and materials required to carry out property improvements are identified and arranged on site.

2.2. Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications.

2.3. Faulty or unsafe tools and equipment are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.

2.4. Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified, assessed and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.

3. Carry out property improvements

3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

3.2. Property structures are constructed, repaired or dismantled as required according to manufacturer's specifications and/or work plan and regulations (e.g., demolition code).

3.3. Basic concrete, masonry or metal repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and work plan.

3.4. Maintenance to roads and tracks are determined and carried out according to work plan and enterprise requirements.

4. Complete maintenance and improvement activities

4.1. Property structures and surrounds are monitored, maintained and improved as required.

4.2. Worksite, tools and equipment are cleaned, returned to operating order, and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

4.3. Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed of or recycled according to enterprise environmental and OHS requirements.

4.4. Relevant information is documented and reported according to industry and enterprise requirements.

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 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.

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.

Unit sector

Farm infrastructure

This unit contains employability skills.