Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to maintain sites and facilities used by the public. The unit includes identifying and reporting site hazards and safely handling waste materials.
The unit applies to the maintenance of visitor sites in forest environment settings.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Prepare for site maintenance | 1.1 Identify maintenance requirements from work order and supervisor instructions in line with organisational requirements 1.2 Identify and obtain supplies in line with work order and organisational procedures 1.3 Select, transport and store equipment in line with organisational requirements 1.4 Identify and assess potential and existing site hazards in line with WHS and environmental requirements, and organisational procedures 1.5 Establish and maintain communication with colleagues and others in line with WHS requirements. |
2. Maintain site | 2.1 Inspect visitor site to determine maintenance and cleaning requirements in line with organisational procedures and environmental requirements 2.2 Maintain visitor site in line with organisational and environmental requirements 2.3 Handle and remove waste materials according to environmental, WHS and workplace requirements 2.4 Identify, note and report problems in line with organisational procedures Record and report visitor site maintenance to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
maintain visitor sites by:
lawn mowing and edging
raking leaves
cleaning toilets, shower blocks and other structures
supplying firewood
repainting and other minor repairs
removing rubbish
follow regulatory and workplace requirements and codes of practice relevant to maintaining visitor sites
check and order supplies of consumables for cleaning relevant to maintaining visitor sites including:
toilet paper
cleaning chemicals
lawn mower fuel
paint
select and use types of cleaning and maintenance equipment including:
manual cleaning tools
power tools
petrol-driven lawn mowers
whipper snipper and edger
undertake efficient and safe selection, use, transport and storage of equipment and supplies with no damage to equipment, property, environment, colleagues or the public
identify site hazards or unsafe facilities including:
contaminated waste material
visitors moving around adjacent to maintenance activities
unsafe structures
deteriorated structures
natural features or facilities
and demonstrate an appropriate response, including reporting to supervisor
handle and remove waste or contaminated material including:
blood
bandages
sanitary bins
effluent
garbage
sharps
identify, note and report problems including:
deteriorated or vandalised structures
record and report manually, in a computer based system or other appropriate organisational communication system:
problems including deteriorated or vandalised structures and natural features and facilities that do not meet enterprise acceptable standards
maintenance outcomes
hazards and incidents
equipment malfunctions and damage
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection requirements, including:
waste minimisation
the safe disposal of waste material
implementing recycling and reuse guidelines
the safe use and storage of chemicals
the minimisation of environmental impact
cleaning of plant, tools and equipment
work place and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for maintaining visitor sites including:
camp grounds
toilet and shower blocks
natural features
identification and handling procedures relevant to environmental risks and hazards, including:
contaminated waste material
visitors moving around adjacent to maintenance activities
unsafe structures
deteriorated structures
natural features or facilities
types of cleaning and maintenance equipment and procedures for their safe use, including:
manual cleaning tools
power tools
petrol-driven lawn mowers
whipper snipper and edger
types of maintenance supplies and consumables, including:
toilet paper
cleaning chemicals
lawn mower fuel
paint
procedures for the safe use and maintenance of cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment, including:
selection of appropriate cleaning and maintenance equipment
checking and ordering supplies of consumable items
transporting and storing equipment
operation of septic tanks and other plumbing associated with visitor use facilities
established communication channels and protocols
procedures and practices for recording and reporting workplace information on a manual or computer based system or other appropriate communication system.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace,including camp grounds, toilet and shower blocks and natural features
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit, including manual cleaning tools, power tools, petrol-driven lawn mowers,whipper snipper and edger
specifications and work instructions
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task measure and estimate correct amounts of cleaning chemicals | |
locate, record and report information interpret instructions which combine pictorial and written information on chemicals, equipment and in workplace manuals | |
complete forms requiring factual data relevant to visitor site maintenance | |
record and report using a manual, computer based or other appropriate communication system | |
identify potential hazards and risks whem maintaining sites and demonstrate appropriate response procedures identify equipment faults when maintaining sites and demonstrate appropriate response procedures. | |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management