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Implement facility maintenance programs
Implement facility maintenance programs
Unit of competency
National Code
CULMS013B
CULMS013B
State Code
D1808
D1808
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement asset maintenance activities for any type of facility. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Contribute to the development of a maintenance program
- 1.1 Identify short, medium and long term maintenance requirements of the facility to protect function and value of assets
- 1.2 Ensure that maintenance program protects health and safety of facility users
- 1.3 Schedule maintenance activities to minimise disruption to facility users
- 1.4 Integrate maintenance program with asset acquisition and disposal plans
- 1.5 Consider alternative maintenance methods and use to maintain cost effective program
2 Implement facility maintenance
- 2.1 Maintain facility function without interruption where possible
- 2.2 Maintain safety for facility users at all times in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
- 2.3 Undertake or organise routine maintenance within scheduled timeframes and budgets
- 2.4 Respond promptly to requests for maintenance assistance
- 2.5 Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recommendations for increased efficiency to the responsible person
3 Respond to failed or unsafe equipment
- 3.1 Assess failed or unsafe equipment in accordance with requirements and within scope of own responsibility and expertise
- 3.2 Ensure that safety requirements are implemented in relation to failed or unsafe equipment
- 3.3 Perform repairs within scope of own responsibility and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standards
- 3.4 Assess the need for specialist assistance and organise in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.5 Make and update accurate records of faults and repairs
4 Inspect, clean and maintain facilities
- 4.1 Conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards/problems in the work area in accordance with workplace procedures and standards
- 4.2 Organise or undertake cleaning and maintenance of areas and amenities in accordance with organisational and occupational health and safety requirements
- 4.3 Store and handle chemicals safely in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and organisation policy
- 4.4 Dispose of waste and dangerous chemicals in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations and organisation policy
5 Monitor supplies/equipment
- 5.1 Check and maintain determined optimum supply/stock levels
- 5.2 Undertake purchase, receipt, storage and issue of supplies/equipment in accordance with organisation procedures
- 5.3 Reconcile supply/stock levels with paperwork and rectify or report any discrepancies to nominated person within designated timelines
- 5.4 Accurately update records in accordance with organisational procedures
- 5.5 Dispose of expired or damaged supplies/equipment in accordance with OHS regulations and organisation procedures
6 Monitor function and value of assets
- 6.1 Obtain feedback from users on effectiveness of facility maintenance
- 6.2 Check condition of assets regularly against criteria that ensure retention of function and value
- 6.3 Respond to identified problems promptly in accordance with organisation procedures
- 6.4 Value assets using the nominated valuation method as required
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Maintenance requirements may relate to:
regular maintenance
procedures for repairs
allocation of responsibilities
inspection processes
A facility may include:
buildings or parts of buildings (temporary or permanent)
sites (indoor/outdoor)
Assets may include:
buildings
furniture and fittings
plant/equipment
supplies
Facility users may include:
customers
staff (paid and voluntary, temporary and permanent)
sponsors
facility owners/managers
Organisation and legislative requirements may relate to:
OHS
building codes and regulations
fire regulations
health act
industrial relations
environment legislation
specific industry codes of practice
Supplies/equipment may include:
first aid supplies
chemicals
office supplies
hygiene and sanitary supplies
cleaning supplies
equipment
Waste may include:
blood
bandages
chemicals
sanitary bins
garbage
sharps
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.
Maintenance requirements may relate to:
regular maintenance
procedures for repairs
allocation of responsibilities
inspection processes
A facility may include:
buildings or parts of buildings (temporary or permanent)
sites (indoor/outdoor)
Assets may include:
buildings
furniture and fittings
plant/equipment
supplies
Facility users may include:
customers
staff (paid and voluntary, temporary and permanent)
sponsors
facility owners/managers
Organisation and legislative requirements may relate to:
OHS
building codes and regulations
fire regulations
health act
industrial relations
environment legislation
specific industry codes of practice
Supplies/equipment may include:
first aid supplies
chemicals
office supplies
hygiene and sanitary supplies
cleaning supplies
equipment
Waste may include:
blood
bandages
chemicals
sanitary bins
garbage
sharps
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
development and implementation of a maintenance program for a particular workplace facility
knowledge of environmental and OHS requirements that impact on facility maintenance in the relevant work context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a facility for which a maintenance program can be developed
access to equipment and supplies relevant to the facility.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
evaluation of maintenance reports or schedules prepared by the candidate
evaluation of candidate's response to case studies to assess ability to develop maintenance schedules to address particular workplace situations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of OHS issues, environmental regulations or organisational procedures.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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:
development and implementation of a maintenance program for a particular workplace facility
knowledge of environmental and OHS requirements that impact on facility maintenance in the relevant work context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a facility for which a maintenance program can be developed
access to equipment and supplies relevant to the facility.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
evaluation of maintenance reports or schedules prepared by the candidate
evaluation of candidate's response to case studies to assess ability to develop maintenance schedules to address particular workplace situations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of OHS issues, environmental regulations or organisational procedures.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7162 | CULMS013A | Implement facility maintenance programs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C724 | CUL40104 | Certificate IV in Library-Information Services | Qualification |