Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that repairs and maintenance are undertaken for functional and durable health hardware.
This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.
Plumbing work must only be performed by a person authorised by registration or licence granted by the relevant state or territory regulatory authority under legislation.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather information on the provision of functional and durable health hardware in the household and community | 1.1 Obtain information on the methods used to monitor and assess repairs and maintenance of community and household health hardware 1.2 Obtain information on the health hardware items purchased and used to repair, replace and maintain their housing stock 1.3 Consult community members and householders to determine the success of the methods being used in relation to the ongoing provision of functional and durable health hardware 1.4 Identify gaps that exist in relation to the provision of ongoing, functional and durable health hardware in the community 1.5 Report to supervisor feedback from community members and identified gaps |
2. Address issues in accordance with job role | 2.1 Develop a work plan in conjunction with supervisor to address identified gaps and repairs 2.2 Seek advice and/or support from key people and outside agencies 2.3 Implement follow-up procedures to ensure identified repairs are being adequately addressed 2.4 Report follow-up procedures to supervisor as required in accordance with established procedures |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has
obtained information on at least 2 separate households to identify gaps that may exist in relation to the provision of ongoing, functional and durable health hardware in the community
developed and implemented work plans to address the identified risks to health hardware.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
legal and organisation considerations relating to provision of functional, durable health hardware items in home and community, including:
national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities relevant to identifying health needs
community reporting processes for repairs and maintenance requirements
community processes for funding repairs and maintenance
scope of own role and responsibilities
roles and responsibilities of key people or agency responsibilities
points of contact to assist with the implementation of strategies which are outside own area of responsibility
durable health hardware items appropriate to the region
health hardware within a house that may require repair or replacement
philosophies and principles in relation to housing for health
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies as well as using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.