Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

supervisor
manager
leading hand.

fences
drains
waterways
roads
car parks
vegetation
windbreaks
paths.

potholes
weeds
drainage.

standard operating policies and procedures
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
OHS procedures
emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures.

buildings
landscape features
sheds
benches
shelters.

paint
stains
cladding, such as:
corrugated iron
shade cloth
plastic
cement sheeting.

adjustable spanners
crow and pinch bars
bolt cutters
brooms
chisels
hacksaws
handsaws
hammers
measuring tapes
nips
picks
mattocks
pliers
sealant guns
shovel and spades
sledgehammers
spanners and wrenches
spirit level and straight edge
string lines
trowels and floats
wire cutters
paint brushes and rollers
spatulas
putty knives.

OHS
cemetery Acts and by-laws
Crematorium Acts
local government regulations
Lands Act
Public Health Act
Environment Protection Act
Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

gloves
safety glasses
safety shoes
face masks
ear muffs or plugs
overalls or other personal protective equipment as prescribed in regulations or by manufacturers of chemicals or equipment.

pick up trolley
mobile garbage bins
cleaning cloths
cleaning agents
bin liners.

soil
composting materials
green waste
plastics
glass
spillages, including chemicals
general waste, such as foodstuffs, drinks, paper and packaging materials
contaminated and hazardous waste, such as syringes and needles
small machine replacement parts, such as for photocopying, printing or computing equipment.

materials and equipment containing human blood and body fluid
contaminated garments
contaminated soil
soiled dressings
sharps
catheters
swabs and bandages.

reporting hazardous waste
clearing the area.

composting areas
recycle bins
general purpose bins
wet rubbish bins
restroom paper bins
needle hazard disposal units.

composting areas
compactors
dump master
large waste bins
open trucks.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to select, prepare, use, maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions, workplace policies and procedures, and manufacturer's instructions
minor maintenance and repair of property and structural finishes and the collection and disposal of all types of waste
knowledge of different types of waste and associated disposal methods
maintaining different types of property and structures on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in an environment that allows for application of minor maintenance works and identification, collection and disposal of hazardous and general waste
access to maintenance tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment
access to waste disposal points.

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 candidate demonstrating appropriate planning and preparation for work; choosing and using tools appropriate to task being undertaken; collecting and disposing of waste or recyclable material; reporting incidents and accidents; and storing tools and materials to achieve required work requirements
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to carrying out general maintenance
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFBGM001A Provide general grounds care.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.