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Maintain sport and recreational facilities

Maintain sport and recreational facilities

Unit of competency
National Code
SRXFAC002B
State Code
C6394
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2003
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/07/2005
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
06/07/2005
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation and Sport Industry Training Packages.This unit covers the knowledge and skills to maintain facilities within a sport and recreation context in accordance with an organisations policies and procedures. This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation and Sport Industry Training Packages.This unit covers the knowledge and skills to maintain facilities within a sport and recreation context in accordance with an organisations policies and procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect, clean and maintain facilities/areas
  • 1.1 Carry out regular inspections to identify potential hazards/problems in the work area according to workplace procedures and standards
  • 1.2 Clean and maintain areas and amenities in the work environmentto required standards in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation
  • 1.3 Store and handle chemicals safely according to directions, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), health regulations and organisation guidelines
  • 1.4 Dispose of wastes and dangerous chemicals in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), health regulations and organisation guidelines
2 Monitor necessary supplies
  • 2.1 Check supplies regularly for quantity, quality and expiry date
  • 2.2 Order or request supplies in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 2.3 Dispose of supplies according to Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) legislation and organisation regulations
3 Clean facility areas
  • 3.1 Maintain the cleanliness of the facility areas in accordance with the approved guidelines and codes of practice
  • 3.2 Clean areas at the specified times where possible, with cleaning agents which are compatible with their surfaces
  • 3.3 Remove graffiti and chewing gum, as soon as possible, using the correct cleaning agent
  • 3.4 Display notices which warn clients of potentially unsafe areas, resulting from cleaning, clearly and correctly
  • 3.5 Demonstrate use of correct clothing/equipment /materials and work methods
  • 3.6 Use cleaning agents as specified, using the recommended dosages/solution concentrations and chemicals and demonstrate handling them with care
  • 3.7 Clean cleaning materials, tools and equipment and return to the correct storage location
4 Tidy facility areas
  • 4.1 Remove spillages, breakages and waste promptly and safely to the correct place, with minimum inconvenience to clients and staff
  • 4.2 Maintain lockers, baskets, cubicles and other clothing storage facility areas in a clean and tidy place
  • 4.3 Deal with left belongings according to approved guidelines and codes of practice
  • 4.4 Demonstrate use of correct clothing, equipment and work methods
  • 4.5 Dispose of rubbish is correctly and hygienically
5 Handle cleaning chemicals
  • 5.1 Identified chemicals correctly
  • 5.2 Handle chemicals according to current safety regulations
  • 5.3 Locate and wear correct protective clothing as required
  • 5.4 Deal with any spillages promptly according to current safety regulations
  • 5.5 Deal with any contamination of the person promptly according to the manufacturer's guidelines and make a full and accurate report
  • 5.6 Report leaking or damaged containers immediately to the responsible authority
  • 5.7 Follow the correct procedures in the event of an emergency threatening the safety of staff or clients
6 Organise cleaning chemicals
  • 6.1 Store chemicals so that the most frequently used are most accessible
  • 6.2 Carry out separation of incompatible chemicals according to manufacturer's guidelines and current regulations
  • 6.3 Store chemicals in the correct area
  • 6.4 Report leaking or damaged containers promptly to the responsible authority
  • 6.5 Monitor levels of chemical stocks as used and inform the responsible person of any possible change
  • 6.6 Check the shelf - life of stock regularly and remove any past the expiry date promptly and dispose of correctly
  • 6.7 Keep accurate records clean and tidy, and pack containers in an orderly manner
  • 6.8 Report defects in the storage area to the responsible person
  • 6.9 Lock storage areas when unattended
7 Ensure the continued operation of coin operated machines
  • 7.1 Check stock levels of machines periodically and restock supplies as required
  • 7.2 Empty coin boxes for coin operated machines according to schedule, or when reports are made of machines being filled up
  • 7.3 Record machine trip numbers accurately on the specified documentation
  • 7.4 Record machine faults and report promptly to the responsible person, and display notices promptly on machines to inform facility clients
  • 7.5 Clean machines frequently and remove marks, stains, dust and grease promptly
  • 7.6 Carry out minor repairs on the machine when necessary subject to the manufacturer's service agreement
8 Contribute to the administration of the facility
  • 8.1 Accept bookings for the recreational facility and record accurately and in accordance with organisation guidelines
  • 8.2 Inform clients of the requirements and responsibilities of using the recreational facility
  • 8.3 Record bookings in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements accurately and legibly
Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Administration
[all categories]
maintenance activities may include but are not limited to
booking procedures
Chemicals
[all categories]
types
bleach based
acid based
chemicals used for the purification of water
floor seals

handling
protective clothing
managing incidents such as spillage

storage
location
maintenance of area
monitoring shelf life
Cleaning agents to be used
[all categories]
may include
acid/alkaline based chemicals
heavy-duty detergents
organic solvents
abrasives
Facility/area
[all categories]
may include
outdoor
indoor
dry and wet recreation centre/facility
built and non-built
General cleaning equipment
[all categories]
manual equipment
mechanical equipment

Guidelines
[all categories]
written safety procedures for the facility
manufacturer's guidelines
Legislative context
[all categories]
State/Territory statutory requirements
local laws, by-laws ordinances and policy
Machines
[all categories]
may include
telephones
dispensing machines
Maintenance
[all categories]
may include
lawn mowing
edging
tree lopping
maintaining supplies
minor repairs
cleaning facility
Maintenance activities
[all categories]
may include
restocking
emptying coins
cleaning
safety inspection
Procedures
[all categories]
written safety/operating standards
Safety regulations
[all categories]
current Occupational Health and Safety Act
current control of hazardous substances
current activity-specific safety regulations

Supplies
[all categories]
may include
first aid and sun cream
chemicals
for facility, eg, pool
for cleaning, eg, detergent, wax
office supplies
hygiene/sanitary products
supplies specific to recreation activity or service requirements
Wastes
[all categories]
types may include
blood
bandages
chemicals
sanitary bins
garbage
sharps

handling
protective clothing
safe disposal
guidelines
Work environment
[all categories]
varies with respect to
size of the organisation
location
organisational structure
nature of the service provided
availability of resources
Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the maintenance tasks required within own area of responsibility within a specific facility applicable to the community recreation, outdoor recreation, fitness or sport industries
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements that are applicable in the learner's work environment
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to
clean and service facility areas
use cleaning chemicals compatible to the surfaces being cleaned within the work environment
comply with all safety requirements with respect to the use and storage of chemicals and treatment of spills
perform maintenance duties without inconveniencing clients
maintain adequate stock levels
wear correct protective clothing and dispose of wastes in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation's procedures
empty coin, stock and maintain machines and notify relevant personnel of faults
maintain a facility/area using equipment consistent with level of responsibility
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
The main types of cleaning agents and their correct uses
Hazards associated with cleaning agents and methods of minimising these
Symbols used to identify hazards
Treatment procedures for chemical spillage's on the skin and the floor
The relevant provisions for the employees under the Health and Safety Act pertaining to the handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals
Location of the Health and Safety Act requirements
Organisation's codes or practice for dealing with lost belongings and the possible consequences of not following these
Correct clothing, equipment and work methods
Correct and hygienic methods for disposing of waste
Organisation ordering procedures
Relevant health and safety legislation
Basic Machinery operation, eg, whipper snipper, lawn mowers, cleaners
Types of supplies available and necessary, ie, Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Required skills
Communication/interpersonal skills to notify of faults and cleaning schedules
Operating basic machinery
Identifying hazards/unclean area/pollution
Using cleaning materials
Gardening and operation of gardening equipment
Cleaning techniques
Monitoring supplies
Writing order/requests
Checking expiry dates
Organising
Disposal of dangerous materials
Booking procedures
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this unit of competency requires access to
A real work environment
cleaning and maintenance equipment
supplies
coin operated machines

Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Due to issues of variations in work environments, this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range of Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment at any given time
Context for assessment
For valid and reliable assessment competency must be demonstrated in a real work facility with clients in the community recreation, outdoor recreation or sport industries
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required 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

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
1
1
1
1
1
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1
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information - Collecting information about the facility such as quantities of supplies, cleanliness of areas and organising appropriate maintenance work
Communicating ideas and information - Communicating maintenance tasks that may impact on the safety of clients
Planning and organising activities - Planning and organising facility maintenance
Working with teams and others - Coordinating maintenance work with colleagues and clients in order to minimise disruption to service delivery
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Stocktaking and ordering of maintenance supplies
Solving problems - Not applicable
Using technology - Using current technology for safe operation of equipment, etc
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C1734 SRXFAC002A Maintain sport and recreational facilities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D6189 SISXFAC202A Maintain sport and recreation facilities Unit of competency