Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine visual inspections of park and recreational facilities to identify visible hazards and existing and potential risks.
It 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. Prepare for visual inspection | 1.1 Interpret site plans and inspection checklists and clarify requirements with the supervisor 1.2 Clarify the specific terminology used in checklists 1.3 Identify park site to be inspected and locate on the site plan 1.4 Identify park facilities, equipment and services on site from checklist descriptions and site plan |
2. Undertake visual inspection | 2.1 Inspect park facilities, equipment and services and compare to enterprise presentation standards and workplace health and safety requirements 2.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and adverse environmental impacts and record on the appropriate form 2.3 Report situations requiring urgent action to supervisor |
3. Submit report | 3.1 Confirm that inspection activity reports and checklists are concise and accurate and comply with enterprise standards 3.2 Forward checklist and report promptly to supervisor |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
prepare for visual inspection of park facility
carry out a visual inspection of park facility
determine the extent of problems
evaluate serious issues that may be present
identify environmental risks and impacts from site facilities
rate the condition of facilities
rate the hazards and associated environmental implications of malfunctioning facilities, equipment and services
report urgent situations
complete and submit inspection activity checklist and report
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of park facility visual inspection
cleaning, servicing and hygiene requirements of public conveniences
hazards investigation and risk assessment
effective maintenance and repair work particularly in relation to end use of the facilities and equipment, and the safety of users
recognition of the range of park facilities, equipment and services relevant to the enterprise
reporting requirements, procedures and materials for use in park inspection
terminology used to describe different components of the range of facilities, equipment and services relevant to the enterprise
the effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions, such as rain, hail, wind, or very high ultraviolet radiation, on park facilities inspection activities
hazards that are likely to be encountered by visitors using the park facilities and equipment
the practical application of site plans, checklist descriptions and presentation standards to locate and effectively assess facilities and equipment against the required parameters
the relevant Australian Standards
Assessment Conditions
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
Parks and gardens (PGD)