Unit of competency Outline

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Provide equipment for activities

Provide equipment for activities

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXCAI101A
State Code
D6213
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
17/02/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, use and store equipment for activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify equipment needs and requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify equipment required by participants for the session.
  • 1.2 Check availability of required equipment.
2. Issue and set up equipment.
  • 2.1. Explain information regarding hire and deposit charges, where appropriate.
  • 2.2 Collect and store money for hire charges and deposits and record details.
  • 2.3 Remove required equipment from store.
  • 2.4 Issue correct and suitable equipment and provide assistance with fitting and use where necessary.
  • 2.5 Explain the safe use of equipment to participants.
  • 2.6 Set up activity equipment according to supervisor instructions.
  • 2.7 Monitor safe use of equipment for intended purposes and report problems to supervisor.
  • 2.8 Adopt specified lifting techniques and handle equipment in a manner to avoid damage to the equipment and injury to self and other staff.
  • 2.9 Check the work environment and equipment for damage or deterioration and report where appropriate to supervisor.
3. Dismantle and check in equipment.
  • 3.1 Dismantle equipment safely.
  • 3.2 Assess equipment for damage and, where damage or deterioration has occurred, promptly report to supervisor.
  • 3.3 Carry out minor repairs as directed within own role and responsibility.
  • 3.4 Account for or report missing equipment to supervisor.
  • 3.5 Return deposits to the participant on receipt of the equipment and make a suitable deduction where damage to the equipment is evident.
  • 3.6 Withdraw and correctly dispose of equipment with expired life spans.
4. Store equipment.
  • 4.1 Place equipment in allocated storage area.
  • 4.2 Maintain storage area in a clean and tidy condition.
  • 4.3 Maintain records of stored equipment.
  • 4.4 Secure equipment.
  • 4.5 Maintain necessary access and egress to fire doors and exits in the case of an emergency.
  • 4.6 Prepare equipment for the next session.
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.
Equipment may include:
activity-specific
safety
personal.
Damage or deterioration may include:
damage to fabric
missing parts
failure to operate
structural faults.
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
Evidence of the ability to:
identify, confirm and carry out assigned duties according to own level of responsibility and according to organisational policies and procedures,
refer matters outside level of responsibility to appropriate personnel
carry out allocated tasks according to instructions of supervisor and report any difficulties with accessing and providing equipment for the planned sessions
convey information about essential safety aspects of equipment use for the session to assist and encourage participants to safely participate in the session.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
provision and maintenance of equipment for multiple sport, fitness and recreation sessions to ensure consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
organisational policies and procedures as they apply to the use and maintenance of equipment
an environment or facility appropriate to the specific activity
equipment and resources required for the delivery of the activity
documentation and specifications for equipment use.
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:
observation of preparing equipment for an activity
observation of interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe use of equipment and processing hire charges
observation of dealing with contingencies, such as unavailability of equipment or inappropriate behaviour of participants
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment testing and checking techniques
portfolio detailing evidence of written reports of equipment damage
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXCAI102A Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6368 SRXCAI003B Provide equipment for activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD29 SISXCAI001 Provide equipment for activities Unit of competency