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Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities

Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD505A
State Code
D7121
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit covers conducting comprehensive inspection of park facilities and defines the standard required to: confirm facilities to be inspected, purpose of the inspection, standards to be referenced and reporting formats with the client; identify and record instances of non-conformity with Australian Standards, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines and manufacturers standards; conduct inspection of structures for soundness and record checklists and recommendations; assess playground equipment and make recommendations on its lifespan based on advice and specifications from the manufacturer; estimate costs of repair or replacement; communicated directly any issues requiring urgent action or closure of facilities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for comprehensive inspection of park facilities
  • 1.1. Specific facilities and equipment to be inspected and purpose of the inspection are determined according to operational request.
  • 1.2. Tools and equipment for testing and inspection are identified, and availability confirmed with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.3. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools and equipment according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.4. Appropriate checklists and reporting formats are prepared to suit the application.
  • 1.5. Different types of facilities are identified from checklist descriptions.
  • 1.6. Specific terminology used in checklists is consistent with enterprise policy and guidelines.
2. Undertake comprehensive inspection of park facilities
  • 2.1. Instances of non-conformity with Australian Standards, OHS guidelines and manufacturers standards are identified and recorded.
  • 2.2. Inspections for structural integrity are undertaken in an efficient and safe manner according to enterprise policy.
  • 2.3. Safety risks and hazards and situations are identified and detailed.
  • 2.4. Checklist entries are concise and accurate.
  • 2.5. Inspections are undertaken according to OHS requirements.
3. Assess age and predict effective lifespan of existing park facilities
  • 3.1. The manufacturer of playground equipment and structures is identified through reference to original plans and specifications.
  • 3.2. Age and future lifespan of park facilities are determined and recorded.
  • 3.3. Costs of repair or replacement of park facilities are estimated and recorded.
4. Submit report and recommendations
  • 4.1. Situations requiring urgent action are addressed according to OHS and enterprise policy.
  • 4.2. Concise and accurate reports are prepared and submitted to management.
  • 4.3. Existing management systems are reviewed, particularly regarding frequency of inspection, and improved in consultation with management.
  • 4.4. Recommendations for future action are consistent with industry standards and best practice.
  • 4.5. Collected data and information is submitted for inclusion on the asset management system.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Parks may include
a range of parks catering to public recreational activities.
Facilities and equipment may include
playgrounds
playground soft fall and pathways
play equipment
parks and street furniture and structures
bridges
boardwalks
decks and viewing decks
fences
barbeques
steps and stairs
bollards
tree and grass protection devices
paved, turf and/or grassed recreational areas.
Australian Standards may include
playgrounds
boardwalks
shelters
pathways
ramps for people with disabilities
lookouts and fences (e.g., AS4486.1, AS4422, AS1924.1 and AS1924.2).
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
confirm facilities to be inspected, purpose of the inspection, standards to be referenced and reporting formats with the client
identify and record instances of non-conformity with Australian Standards, OHS guidelines and manufacturers standards
conduct inspection of structures for soundness and record checklists and recommendations
assess playground equipment and make recommendations on its lifespan based on advice and specifications from the manufacturer
estimate costs of repair or replacement
communicated directly any issues requiring urgent action or closure of facilities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2769 RTC5201A Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN06 AHCPGD505 Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities Unit of competency