Elements and Performance Criteria

Minor non-trade maintenance tasks may be carried out on:
Buildings
Structures
Fences
Building services
Plant
Equipment
Machinery
Furniture

Minor non-trade maintenance tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Surface preparation and minor painting
Changing light globes and tubes
Replacement of patient call hand pieces
Minor repairs to ward and office furniture
Minor repairs to damaged carpentry items
Bed wheel maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Fan belt changes
Taking readings
Cleaning of plant rooms
Cleaning of roofs and gutters
Cleaning of drains
Checking dampers in air-conditioning

Materials may include, but are not limited to:
Paint
Thinners
Timber
Adhesives
Lubricants
Sealant
Nails, screws, bolts, rivets and nuts
Laminates

Tools may include, but are not limited to the hand and power tools listed in the Unit HLTGM2A Use hand and power tools.

Work area may be within:
Home/residential settings
Community centres
Hospitals
Other health care facilities

Personal protective equipment may include but are not limited to:
Overalls, boots
Hard hat/cap
Safety glasses/goggles
Gloves
Ear plugs/muffs
Face masks/respirators

Affected person may include, but is not limited to:
Tradesperson
Engineer
Maintenance supervisor
Contractor
Manager
Supervisor and staff in place of work wherein maintenance task is being performed
Neighbours

Critical aspects of assessment must include:
Ability to work safely, and follow the organisation's OHS practices
Relevant knowledge of the organisation's buildings, structures, building services, plant, equipment and machinery to be maintained
Ability to identify boundaries of role and when to refer problems and tasks to a tradesperson
Correct and safe use of hand and power tools

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units:
This unit can be assessed independently or in conjunction with:
HLTGM2A Use hand and power tools

Essential knowledge required include:
Basic knowledge of the organisation's buildings, structures, building services, plant, equipment and machinery to be maintained
Identification of facility, plant, equipment and machinery faults and problems which will require reference to a tradesperson
Purpose and use of relevant maintenance materials
Purpose and use of hand and power tools
Enterprise maintenance and reporting policies and procedures
Safe working practices
Use of personal protective equipment

Essential skills required include:
Follow maintenance manuals and manufacturers' recommendations for servicing and maintenance
Maintenance of workshop and plant room cleanliness
Follow preventative maintenance schedules
Communication with others in relation to work to be undertaken and potential workplace disruption
Safe working practices
Follow infection control practices
Numeracy skills may range from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations such as subtraction, addition, multiplication and division to the collating and recording of numbers.
Reading and writing skills - literacy competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by organisation. The level of skill may range from the ability to understand OHS legislation and other organisational procedures, reading workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals, manufacturers' specifications for equipment use and completing maintenance reports. Literacy support available in the workplace may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available. Literacy may be required in English or a community language.
Oral communication skills - language competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. Assessors should look for skills in asking questions, listening to and understanding workplace instructions, and clarifying workplace instructions when necessary. The organisation may require competence in English or a community language, depending on client group.
Problem solving skills required included ability to use available resources and prioritise workload

Resource implications
Resource implications include access to:
Workplace health and safety policies
Access to the workplace maintenance environment
Infection control policy in relation to engineering maintenance
Maintenance policy and procedures
Maintenance manuals
Manufacturer's recommendations for maintenance
Job description

Method of assessment
Assessment may include:
Observation of performance
Written tasks
Interviewing and questioning
Formal appraisal systems
Staff/client feedback
Portfolio/CV
Supporting statement of supervisor(s)
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice in the work environment

Context of assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. Assessment may be conducted on more than one occasion to cover a variety of situations.
A diversity of assessment tasks is essential for holistic assessment.