Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Add any 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.
Inspection may require:
interaction and communication with other employees, other authorities and general public
visual observation
record keeping
implementation of reporting procedures that may also include procedures for implementation of by-laws, organisational policies and statutory requirements
Areas and facilities to be monitored and maintained:
will be dependent upon water organisation's infrastructure but may include areas such as dams, reservoirs and reserves
may include a range of facilities, such as:
toilet facilities, including septic systems
barbeques and surrounds
public recreation areas, including seating and picnic areas
boat ramps
jetties
observation decks
walkways
Equipment used may include:
hand and power tools
motorised machinery
on- and off-road vehicles
small marine craft
chemicals and mixers
chemical spraying apparatus
mixing equipment and storage areas
appropriate personal protective equipment
communication equipment
Legislative and organisational requirements may include:
relevant federal and state or territory legislation and regulations
codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material
documented organisational policies, manuals and induction programs
relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements
Wastes may include:
hazardous waste, such as:
broken glass
syringes
biological hazards, such as:
wastewater
excrement
dead animals
noxious weeds
non-hazardous substances, such as:
paper
general household rubbish
garden waste, such as:
lawn clippings
weeds
branches
soil
Records and reporting may include:
records, such as:
manual or electronic data
copies of contractor permits to work, site inductions and OHS procedures
work orders
purchase orders
reporting, such as:
verbal reports
paper-based reports
electronic reports

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to inspect and perform or arrange, the cleaning and maintenance of public facilities including:
interpreting work instructions and inspect sites
select appropriate equipment to maintain public facilities
cleaning or arranging cleaning of public facilities
maintaining or arranging the maintenance of public facilities
replenishing supplies
clearing and disposing of waste and debris safely
restoring work site and store equipment
completing relevant documentation
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access to the workplace and resources including:
documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice
a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.