Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake routine maintenance and minor repairs on sport and recreation equipment.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who work as activity or maintenance assistants in a sport, recreation or fitness environment and who are involved in facility maintenance and operations.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Perform routine equipment maintenance. |
1.1. Access maintenance schedule according to organisational policies and procedures . 1.2. Examine and check equipment according to maintenance schedule and organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Check serviceability of emergency equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Carry out equipment repairs. |
2.1. Undertake minor repairs to maintain safe and effective use of equipment promptly and within own area of responsibility in the work environment. 2.2. Report repairs which cannot be carried out to the responsible person according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Tag and isolate faulty equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.4. Check maintenance equipment regularly to ensure availability and operational capacity according to organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Store equipment to maintain in serviceable condition. |
3.1. Store and handle equipment according to manufacturer instructions and organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Maintain storage facilities in a clean and tidy condition according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.3. Maintain access and egress of storage facilities in the case of an emergency according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.4. Secure storage facilities according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.5. Complete records of routine maintenance and repairs according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple minor maintenance tasks relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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. 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. |
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Maintenance may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Minor repairs may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector
Competency Field
Facility Management