Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
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 operational inspection | 1.1 Determine, from the operational request, the specific facilities and equipment to be inspected and purpose of the inspection 1.2 Select required tools and equipment for testing and inspection 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools and equipment 1.4 Prepare appropriate checklists and reporting formats to suit the application 1.5 Identify the different types of facilities from checklist descriptions 1.6 Clarify specific terminology used in checklists with the supervisor 1.7 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 1.8 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Undertake operational inspection | 2.1 Identify and record modes of non-conformity with Australian Standards, work health and safety guidelines and enterprise standards 2.2 Identify and record hazards and indications and signs of hidden faults 2.3 Ensure checklist entries are concise and accurate |
3. Finalise the park inspection | 3.1 Report to supervisors situations requiring urgent action or closure of facilities 3.2 Note recommendations to rectify non-conformities, as required 3.3 Complete an inspection report and submit to the client or 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:
determine the purpose of the inspection and the facilities and equipment to be inspected and tested
carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools and equipment
clarify specific terminology used in checklists with the supervisor
identify workplace health and safety hazard, assess risks and implement controls
interpret design symbols and terminology
compare actual measurements of inspected components with legal, workplace health and safety and/or enterprise standards and specifications
determine the degree of urgency to report serious situations
evaluate the condition of facilities
use proforma reporting and work procedure documents
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
different modes of non-conformity that may be identified in reference to relevant Australian Standards and work health and safety requirements
identification, assessment and control of hazards
inspection procedures and techniques, and legal and enterprise reporting requirements for maintenance, repair and replacement recommendations
principles and practices of park facility operational inspections
terminology used to describe different components of park or recreational facilities and equipment
operational expectations and enterprise standards for the presentation and working order of a range of park or recreational facilities and equipment
the range, use and safety parameters of park or recreational facilities and equipment, their material construction and maintenance requirements
work health and safety legislative requirements and codes of practice associated with public use of park facilities
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)