Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain properties and structures

Maintain properties and structures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCINF203A
State Code
D6863
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining and repairing properties and structures, in a situation that does not require the specialist skills of another trade, and defines the standard required to: demonstrate correct selection and safe use of tools; apply basic building or construction techniques; store or dispose of unused or waste materials.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and confirm maintenance requirements
  • 1.1. Visual inspections are conducted of structures and facilities to locate and evaluate defects, deterioration and impending defects.
  • 1.2. Property infrastructure and resources are checked for correct operation, minor maintenance needs and damage.
  • 1.3. Maintenance plan is confirmed according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise requirements.
2. Select and prepare tools, equipment and materials
  • 2.1. Tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 2.2. Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • 2.3. Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified, assessed and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
3. Carry out routine maintenance
  • 3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.
  • 3.2. Routine maintenance to structures and surroundings is carried out according to the maintenance plan and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Minor repairs to building cladding, and treatments to structural finishes, are carried out as required to minimise deterioration.
4. Complete maintenance activities
  • 4.1. Worksite, tools and materials are cleaned, returned to operating order, and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.2. Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise, OHS and environmental requirements.
  • 4.3. Relevant information is documented according to industry, enterprise requirements and OHS requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Properties may include:
land areas
worksites
buildings and all components.
Structures may include:
greenhouses
igloos
potting houses
poly-tunnels
glass houses
shade houses
sheds
work sheds
cool rooms
staff rooms
water tanks
yards
stock handling structures
silage pits
fodder and grain storages
park furniture
car parks, roads, pathways, pergolas
information boards, benches, landscape features and site furniture.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
demonstrate correct selection and safe use of tools
apply basic building or construction techniques
store or dispose of unused or waste materials.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2729 RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR98 AHCINF203 Maintain properties and structures Unit of competency