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Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures

Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP025
State Code
OCS44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2021
Field of Education
061399 - Public Health, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/04/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures in the home and community.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision within established guidelines.Plumbing work must only be performed by a person authorised by an exemption 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 or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan repairs and maintenance work.
  • 1.1. Identify potential health risks or problems in health hardware and fixtures.
  • 1.2. Assist in developing a work plan, that includes a timetable and priorities, to address repairs and maintenance requirements for the identified health risks under the guidance of a supervisor.
  • 1.3. Determine the job requirements and the location in which basic repairs and maintenance are to be carried out.
  • 1.4. Notify and coordinate with householders, community members and other community workers the proposed timetable and work plan and obtain necessary approvals.
  • 1.5. Identify materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete the work in accordance with established procedures and check against job requirements.
  • 1.6. Identify faults and urgent repairs that are within own area of responsibility or expertise.
  • 1.7. Report problems that are outside area of responsibility or expertise in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 1.8. Make referrals to other key people or outside agencies in accordance with established procedures.
2. Carry out basic repairs and maintenance.
  • 2.1. Carry out basic repairs and maintenance in accordance with work plan, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and in accordance with organisational workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.
  • 2.2. Respond to unplanned events or conditions in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.3. Refer problems and gaps identified outside area of responsibility to relevant others in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.4. Obtain approval in accordance with established procedures from relevant person to address contingencies.
  • 2.5. Store tools and equipment in accordance with organisation policy and procedure upon the completion of work tasks or daily activities.
3. Inspect and notify completion of work.
  • 3.1. Undertake final inspections to ensure that basic repairs and maintenance conform to requirements.
  • 3.2. Notify or document work completion in accordance with organisation policy and procedure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ63 HLTPOP001 Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures Unit of competency