Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:23 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Implement facility maintenance programs

Implement facility maintenance programs

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXFAC303A
State Code
D6190
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement a maintenance program for a sport, fitness or recreation facility, including monitoring equipment, supplies and assets.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Access maintenance program.
  • 1.1. Access relevant organisational maintenance programs for the facility and clarify responsibilities with supervisor as required.
  • 1.2. Identify maintenance schedules and budgets.
  • 1.3. Offer suggestions that support the effective implementation of the maintenance programs.
  • 1.4. Identify strategies to minimise impact of maintenance activities on facility users.
2. Implement a maintenance program.
  • 2.1. Conduct routine maintenance activities within scheduled timeframes and budgets according to organisation policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Maintain facility function without interruption where possible.
  • 2.3. Maintain safety of facility users at all times according to relevant legislation.
  • 2.4. Respond promptly to requests for maintenance assistance.
  • 2.5. Conduct research and seek feedback from facility users on effectiveness of maintenance program.
  • 2.6. Report recommendations which contribute to the increased efficiency of maintenance to supervisor.
3. Respond to failed or unsafe equipment.
  • 3.1. Identify faulty equipment and erect clear and noticeable warning signs.
  • 3.2. Assess failed or unsafe equipment.
  • 3.3. Perform repairs within designated responsibility.
  • 3.4. Promptly tag and isolate unsafe equipment which cannot be repaired.
  • 3.5. Promptly report unsafe equipment to supervisor and document as required.
  • 3.6. Complete reports on all repair work undertaken.
4. Monitor supplies and records.
  • 4.1. Maintain supply and stock levels to ensure ongoing availability.
  • 4.2. Undertake purchase, receipt, storage and issue of supplies.
  • 4.3. Reconcile supply and stock levels with documentation and rectify or report discrepancies to supervisor within designated timelines.
  • 4.4. Update supply records.
5. Monitor function and value of assets.
  • 5.1. Check condition of assets regularly against criteria to ensure retention of function and value.
  • 5.2. Respond to identified problems promptly.
  • 5.3. Determine value of supplies and stock.
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.
Maintenance programs may include:
short, medium and long-term plans
budgets
maintenance schedules and timeframes for:
capital items
fittings and fixtures
equipment
premises
plant
motor vehicles
environment.
Facility may include:
built environment
non-built environment
plant and equipment.
Facility users may include:
clients
supporters
members
volunteers
teams
community groups
clubs.
Maintenance activities may include:
valuing and assessing assets
lawn mowing and edging
maintaining stocks
undertaking minor repairs.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
documents relating to purchase, receipt, storage and issue
record-keeping
maintenance timeframes and schedules
roles and responsibilities of staff
waste minimisation
isolation and reporting of failed or unsafe equipment.
Relevant legislation may include:
WHS
building codes and regulations
fire regulations
health Acts
industrial relations
environment protection
local government regulations
Australian Taxation Office regulations.
Supply and stock may include:
first-aid
pool chemicals
office supplies
gardening supplies
hygiene and sanitary supplies
cleaning supplies
activity-specific equipment.
Assets may include:
facility
program
human resources.
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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
implement organisation schedules for short and long-term maintenance programs for facilities and equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and legislative requirements
respond promptly to maintenance requests and take appropriate action to manage equipment failures
implement maintenance program within budget, scheduled timeframes and with minimal inconvenience to service users and staff, and seek feedback from facility users
maintain records according to organisational requirements and manages discrepancies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
implementation of a facility maintenance program that is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:
an environment with long and short-term maintenance programs
maintenance equipment
supplies and suppliers
organisational policies and procedures in relation to facility maintenance
information on equipment safety specifications.
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 performing maintenance service tasks in facilities
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of roles and responsibilities in implementation of maintenance program
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance
portfolio of records in relation to failed or unsafe equipment and repair work completed.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXFAC409 Plan and provide sport, fitness and recreation services.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6395 SRXFAC003B Implement facility maintenance programs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD13 SISXFAC003 Implement facility maintenance programs Unit of competency