This unit applies to the maintenance of a range of work areas such as workshops, depots, tool sheds, and planted areas.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Use tools, equipment and machinery

1.1. Maintenance tools, equipment and machinery are identified, collected and prepared for use according to supervisor's instructions.

1.2. Unsafe or faulty tools, equipment and machinery are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to supervisor's instructions.

1.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturers specifications, workplace procedures and supervisors instructions.

2. Maintain a clean and safe workplace

2.1. Services are located using site plans and in consultation with the supervisor.

2.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards and environmental implications are identified and reported to the supervisor.

2.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to best practice.

2.4. Floors, benches and other flat work surfaces are swept, washed and treated according to supervisor's instructions.

2.5. Tools, equipment and materials not in use are stored neatly, and waste and used materials are removed and placed in disposal containers according to supervisor's instructions.

2.6. Maintenance activities are undertaken according to OHS requirements.

3. Maintain structures and workplace surroundings

3.1. Maintenance requirements of structures and workplace surroundings are identified according to supervisor's instructions.

3.2. Maintenance of structures and workplace surroundings is undertaken according to supervisor's instructions and OHS requirements.

3.3. Structural damage and deterioration in the workplace are identified and reported to the supervisor.

Required skills

follow safe work practices

participate in teams and contribute to team objectives

understand instructions

read labels, site plan measurements and OHS symbols

communicate effectively with team members and supervisor

tally work hours, calibrate tools and equipment, measure volumes to apply cleaning agents, measure quantities of materials and estimate areas

minimise noise, dust and water run-off to prevent nuisance-level environmental disturbance

use literacy skills to read and follow a range of basic instructions

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds.

Required knowledge

enterprise standards for presentation of buildings, structures and surroundings

the effect of outdoor climatic conditions (e.g., rain, hail, extreme heat and/or wind, or very high ultraviolet radiation), which may prevent or impede maintenance activities, or influence the selection of tools, equipment and safety equipment to minimise the hazards presented

awareness of the relationship between specific maintenance activities and the external environment, and reasons for procedures that help to minimise the impact that these activities may have on the environment

workplace hazards, OHS legal rights and responsibilities, and OHS safety symbols and signs

environmental protection and animal welfare legislative and workplace requirements.

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 and use maintenance tools and equipment

clean and maintain the workplace

identify and report problems

record maintenance activities.

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.

Type of work may include:

assisting maintenance of workshops, depots, tool sheds, and planted areas.

Tools, equipment and machinery may include:

hand tools

pedestrian and ride-on rotary mowers

cylinder mowers

blower vacs

ride-on sweepers

turf edging machines

brush-cutters

high pressure air and water cleaners.

Hazards may include:

disturbance or interruption of services

solar radiation

dust

air and soil-borne organisms

noise

sharp tools and equipment

manual handling

moving vehicles

machinery and machinery parts

uneven surfaces

flying objects.

Unit sector

Work

This unit contains employability skills.