This unit applies to a range of situations and environments including amenity and natural resource areas.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for visual inspection

1.1. Site plans and inspection checklists are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.

1.2. Specific terminology used in checklists is clarified.

1.3. Park site to be inspected is identified and located on the site plan.

1.4. Park facilities, equipment and services are identified on site from checklist descriptions and site plan.

2. Undertake visual inspection

2.1. Park facilities, equipment and services are inspected and compared against enterprise presentation standards and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

2.2. Health and safety hazards and adverse environmental impacts are identified and recorded on the appropriate form.

2.3. Situations requiring urgent action are reported immediately to supervisor.

3. Submit report

3.1. Inspection activity, reports and checklists are concise and accurate, and comply with enterprise standards.

3.2. Checklist and/or report are forwarded to supervisor promptly, according to enterprise working procedures.

Required skills

participate in teams and contribute to team maintenance and presentation objectives

interpret instructions, communicate with team members and supervisor, and use the written materials necessary to effectively complete the inspection task

measure distance and calculate area

determine the extent of problems

rate the condition of facilities

evaluate serious issues that may be present

report urgent situations

identify environmental risks and impacts from site facilities

rate the hazards and associated environmental implications of malfunctioning facilities, equipment and services

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

purpose of park facilities inspections, in providing information for effective maintenance and repair work particularly in relation to end use of the facilities and equipment, and the safety of users

the practical application of site plans, checklist descriptions and presentation standards to locate and effectively assess facilities and equipment against the required parameters

the effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions (e.g., rain, hail, wind, or very high ultraviolet radiation), on park facilities inspection activities

potential public nature of park inspection activities

hazards investigation and risk assessment

occupational health and safety issues, legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

recognition of the range of park facilities, equipment and services relevant to the enterprise (including recommended use, safety parameters, maintenance schedules and manufacturers specifications)

terminology used to describe different components of the range of facilities, equipment and services relevant to the enterprise

the hazards that are likely to be encountered by visitors using the park facilities and equipment

reporting requirements, procedures and materials for use in park inspection

cleaning, servicing and hygiene requirements of public conveniences

the relevant Australian Standards.

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:

access site plans and checklists on multiple locations

inspect site facilities for risks to health and safety

evaluate condition of facilities of amenity spaces

identify and rate environmental risks and impacts from site facilities

record inspection details.

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.

Parks may include:

a range of parks catering to public recreational activities.

Facilities may include:

playgrounds

playground soft fall

pathways

play equipment

parks and street furniture and structures

fences

barbeques

steps and stairs

bollards

tree and grass protection devices

bins

signs

toilets

shelter buildings and structures

paved, turf and/or grassed recreational areas.

Unit sector

Parks and gardens

This unit contains employability skills.