Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Plant, equipment and machinery may include, but is not limited to:
Air-conditioning systems
Boilers
Heating systems
Chillers
Motorised machinery
Cleaning equipment
Kitchen equipment
Laundry equipment
Sterilisers
Gardening equipment
Vehicles


Routine servicing tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Cleaning or changing filters
Changing spark plugs
Adjustments and calibrations
Checking for wear
Lubrication
Checking fluid levels and adding fluids
Cleaning


Minor repair tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Replacement of fan belts
Tightening connections
Wheel replacement


Appropriate person(s) may include:
Tradesperson
Engineer
Maintenance supervisor
Contractor
Manager


Routine servicing and repair work may be undertaken in the following settings and other similar settings:
Home/residential settings
Community centres
Hospitals
Other health care facilities

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 competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
Workplace health and safety policies
Infection control policy in relation to engineering maintenance
Maintenance policy and procedures
Maintenance manuals
Manufacturers' recommendations for maintenance
Job descriptions


Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Role play simulation


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity 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 health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of 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 health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities