This unit applies to service industry staff involved in grounds maintenance, such as those working in cemeteries, crematoria and holiday parks and resorts. It involves working under routine supervision with some monitoring. Responsibility for supervision and coordination within a team may be required.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Perform routine maintenance to properties and structures.

1.1

Liaise with appropriate staff to identify and confirm work requirements.

1.2

Check property for minor maintenance requirements and undertake minor repairs according to supervisor instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

1.3

Identify damage to structures and structural finishes and repair according to supervisor instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

1.4

Select and use tools according to task requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

2

Collect waste or recyclable material.

2.1

Prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.

2.2

Identify and select waste collection and cleaning equipment.

2.3

Collect waste and recyclable material according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

2.4

Identify hazardous waste and take corrective action according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

2.5

Clean waste receptacles and surrounds according to workplace policies and procedures.

3

Dispose of waste or recyclable material.

3.1

Transport waste to disposal point according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

3.2

Identify and sort recyclable materials according to workplace policies and procedures.

3.3

Dispose of non-reusable waste according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

3.4

Re-use recyclable materials according to workplace policies and procedures.

4

Finalise maintenance duties.

4.1

Report information about hazards, incidents or accidents according to workplace policies and procedures.

4.2

Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and relevant legislation.

Required skills

techniques for handling hazardous waste

safe manual handling techniques

safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment

communication skills to determine, clarify and inform work requirements and report hazards, incidents or accidents

literacy and numeracy skills to identify recyclable and waste materials

organisational and self-management skills to complete required tasks according to supervisor instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems and maintenance issues identified during the course of work.

Required knowledge

different types of waste and recyclable materials and associated disposal techniques

broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS and waste disposal

workplace policies and procedures regarding general maintenance

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer's instructions

minor maintenance and repair of property and structural finishes and the collection and disposal of all types of waste

knowledge of different types of waste and associated disposal methods

maintaining different types of property and structures on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in an environment that allows for application of minor maintenance works and identification, collection and disposal of hazardous and general waste

access to maintenance tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment

access to waste disposal points.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate demonstrating appropriate planning and preparation for work; choosing and using tools appropriate to task being undertaken; collecting and disposing of waste or recyclable material; reporting incidents and accidents; and storing tools and materials to achieve required work requirements

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to carrying out general maintenance

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFBGM001B Provide general grounds care.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriate staff may include:

supervisor

manager

leading hand.

Property may include:

fences

drains

waterways

roads

car parks

vegetation

windbreaks

paths.

Minor maintenance requirements may include:

potholes

weeds

drainage.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

standard operating policies and procedures

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

OHS procedures

emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures.

Structures may include:

buildings

landscape features

sheds

benches

shelters.

Structural finishes may include:

paint

stains

cladding, such as:

corrugated iron

shade cloth

plastic

cement sheeting.

Tools may include:

adjustable spanners

crow and pinch bars

bolt cutters

brooms

chisels

hacksaws

handsaws

hammers

measuring tapes

nips

picks

mattocks

pliers

sealant guns

shovel and spades

sledgehammers

spanners and wrenches

spirit level and straight edge

string lines

trowels and floats

wire cutters

paint brushes and rollers

spatulas

putty knives.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

OHS

cemetery Acts and by-laws

Crematorium Acts

local government regulations

Lands Act

Public Health Act

Environment Protection Act

Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety glasses

safety shoes

face masks

ear muffs or plugs

overalls or other personal protective equipment as prescribed in regulations or by manufacturers of chemicals or equipment.

Cleaning equipment may include:

pick up trolley

mobile garbage bins

cleaning cloths

cleaning agents

bin liners.

Waste and recyclable material may include:

soil

composting materials

green waste

plastics

glass

spillages, including chemicals

general waste, such as foodstuffs, drinks, paper and packaging materials

contaminated and hazardous waste, such as syringes and needles

small machine replacement parts, such as for photocopying, printing or computing equipment.

Hazardous waste may include:

materials and equipment containing human blood and body fluid

contaminated garments

contaminated soil

soiled dressings

sharps

catheters

swabs and bandages.

Corrective action may include:

reporting hazardous waste

clearing the area.

Waste receptacles may include:

composting areas

recycle bins

general purpose bins

wet rubbish bins

restroom paper bins

needle hazard disposal units.

Disposal point may include:

composting areas

compactors

dump master

large waste bins

open trucks.

Sector

Funeral Services

Building and Grounds Maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.