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Manage property maintenance planning
Manage property maintenance planning
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCH518B
CHCCH518B
State Code
D8551
D8551
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2014
Field of Education
080503 - Real Estate
Original Release Date
17/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required for the development of plans and strategies for maintenance of property assets
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify a framework for asset maintenance planning in a social housing context
- 1.1 Apply understanding of asset maintenance in terms of strategic asset management
- 1.2 Apply understanding of the role of asset management in the wider context of social housing
- 1.3 Identify an appropriate model for asset management which is customer focused and flexible to meet changing customer expectations and external influences
- 1.4 Apply legislative and regulatory requirements for preparing an asset maintenance plan based on key principles of asset maintenance planning
- 1.5 Identify appropriate human and IT resources to develop and document the asset management plan
- 1.6 Assess property condition according to relevant standards
- 1.7 Cost services accurately and ratify operational budgets with relevant parties
- 1.8 Establish planning and operating systems that enable regular monitoring of performance
- 1.9 Identify appropriate strategic and financial reporting and risk management processes
2. Estimate life cycle performance of asset components
- 2.1 Identify industry benchmarks that prescribe expected performance of assets in varying conditions
- 2.2 Identify specifications, conditions and manufacturers' requirements for asset maintenance and operation
- 2.3 Establish user, contractual and legislative requirements for asset performance
3. Establish an asset register
- 3.1 Identify criteria for establishing an asset register that meet client and legislative requirements
- 3.2 Adopt cost effective procedures or methods for the collection and assessment of asset data
- 3.3 Ensure data collected on assets is quantifiable in terms of selected criteria
- 3.4 Maintain asset register with accurate and up to date information
- 3.5 Produce accurate reports of asset characteristics relevant to use in the maintenance strategy
4. Specify maintenance requirements
- 4.1 Clearly identify operational and maintenance requirements to achieve identified asset performance in accordance with operational plans
- 4.2 Ensure maintenance requirements specify priorities, conditions, method of maintenance and/or performance requirements
5. Schedule activities
- 5.1 Schedule work allocations to maximise productivity and meet client expectations
- 5.2 Plan service activities to minimise backtracking, travel time and staff downtime in accordance with relevantlegislation and company policy
- 5.3 Take into account in work allocation, specific skills, preferences and capacities of staff and licences relevant to the work being performed
- 5.4 Enable achievement of required business targets over defined period through scheduling
- 5.5 Schedule emergency and urgent work requirements for priority attention
6. Monitor and adjust schedules
- 6.1 Record changes and reasons for variations to schedule to enable adjustment of future work requirements
- 6.2 Minimise disruption to achievement of business targets by adjustments
- 6.3 Advise clients in advance of rescheduled work
7. Review asset performance and requirements
- 7.1 Determine and maintain methods and procedures for review of the asset management plan
- 7.2 Ensure data on asset performance has integrity, appropriate accuracy and is recorded at time of inspection
- 7.3 Undertake periodic review to meet client and legislative expectations for compliance and data integrity
- 7.4 Rectify variations to condition and performance of assets to ensure property performance is not at risk
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. 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.
This unit is relevant to activity within the following social housing sectors:
Affordable housing
Community housing property portfolio
Cooperative housing
Private properties headleased to community housing
Properties managed by churches
Properties managed by public and community housing with support agreements
Public housing assets
Short term and medium term crisis leasehold and capital properties
This unit applies to property found in urban, semi urban and non urban environments
Maintenance strategy and asset maintenance plans may include life cycle maintenance of :
Air conditioning
Electrical
Emergency lighting
Fire lighting
Floor coverings
Kitchen
Laundry
Painting
Pests
Plumbing
Sanitary disposal
Security systems
Vertical movement
Waste disposal
Water heater
Weather proofing
Window screens
Relevant parties may include:
Community housing boards
Community housing managers
Institutions
Owner occupiers
Private Funds providers
Public housing
Real estate agents
Social housing tenants
Specialised areas may include:
Machinery specific maintenance requirements
Sources of maintenance support
Asset register may include:
Age of property
Condition of internal and external property assets
Construction type
Data on all properties the provider has maintenance responsibilities for
Geographic location
Asset register may be:
Computerised
Manual
Asset performance criteria may include:
Age
Condition assessment
Cost
Depreciation
Downtime
Emergency operation and backup
Functionality
Life span
Maintenance requirements and cost
Replacement
Safety
Security
Service levels
Industry benchmarks can be:
Community housing national standards
Government statistics
Industry reports and indices
Public housing asset standards
Published analytical reports
Published and reliable information from industry operators or other interested parties
Social housing performance registration systems
Appropriate sources may include:
Industry experience
Local operating data
Manufacturers' documentation
Previous asset performance
Methods of maintenance may include:
External private contractors
In-house employee services
Lease contractual obligations
Outsourcing through external contracts with arms length organisations
Schedules may be prepared for:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly or annual timeframes
Client may include:
Builder
Building inspector
Owner
Property agent
Real estate agent
Tenant
Relevant legislation (Federal, State and Local) and industry codes of practice cover areas including:
Australian Standards for construction
Building code of Australia
Construction
Contracts
Environment
Financial transactions
Land use
Native title
Property Council of Australia Codes of Practice
Safety
Taxation
The market sector
Utilities use (water, gas, electricity)
Zoning
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.
This unit is relevant to activity within the following social housing sectors:
Affordable housing
Community housing property portfolio
Cooperative housing
Private properties headleased to community housing
Properties managed by churches
Properties managed by public and community housing with support agreements
Public housing assets
Short term and medium term crisis leasehold and capital properties
This unit applies to property found in urban, semi urban and non urban environments
Maintenance strategy and asset maintenance plans may include life cycle maintenance of :
Air conditioning
Electrical
Emergency lighting
Fire lighting
Floor coverings
Kitchen
Laundry
Painting
Pests
Plumbing
Sanitary disposal
Security systems
Vertical movement
Waste disposal
Water heater
Weather proofing
Window screens
Relevant parties may include:
Community housing boards
Community housing managers
Institutions
Owner occupiers
Private Funds providers
Public housing
Real estate agents
Social housing tenants
Specialised areas may include:
Machinery specific maintenance requirements
Sources of maintenance support
Asset register may include:
Age of property
Condition of internal and external property assets
Construction type
Data on all properties the provider has maintenance responsibilities for
Geographic location
Asset register may be:
Computerised
Manual
Asset performance criteria may include:
Age
Condition assessment
Cost
Depreciation
Downtime
Emergency operation and backup
Functionality
Life span
Maintenance requirements and cost
Replacement
Safety
Security
Service levels
Industry benchmarks can be:
Community housing national standards
Government statistics
Industry reports and indices
Public housing asset standards
Published analytical reports
Published and reliable information from industry operators or other interested parties
Social housing performance registration systems
Appropriate sources may include:
Industry experience
Local operating data
Manufacturers' documentation
Previous asset performance
Methods of maintenance may include:
External private contractors
In-house employee services
Lease contractual obligations
Outsourcing through external contracts with arms length organisations
Schedules may be prepared for:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly or annual timeframes
Client may include:
Builder
Building inspector
Owner
Property agent
Real estate agent
Tenant
Relevant legislation (Federal, State and Local) and industry codes of practice cover areas including:
Australian Standards for construction
Building code of Australia
Construction
Contracts
Environment
Financial transactions
Land use
Native title
Property Council of Australia Codes of Practice
Safety
Taxation
The market sector
Utilities use (water, gas, electricity)
Zoning
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 this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Assessment of competency may be made through practical demonstration in the work environment or in a relevant simulated work environment
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to
a work environment or relevant simulated work environment where assessment can take place
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects of this unit in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
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 this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Assessment of competency may be made through practical demonstration in the work environment or in a relevant simulated work environment
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to
a work environment or relevant simulated work environment where assessment can take place
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects of this unit in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J038 | CHC50812 | Diploma of Social Housing | Qualification |