ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Prepare for work 

1.1

Works order including drawings, sketches and material lists is received/accessed, analysed and confirmed as required by site inspection

1.2

Resources, including equipment and materials, are identified and obtained

1.3

Liaison and communication issues with other personnel at the site are resolved

1.4

Hazards are identified prior to commencing work

1.5

Site safety requirements are observed

2 

Conduct site housekeeping functions 

2.1

Stores, materials and equipment are loaded/off-loaded safely and secured

2.2

Site, including stores and materials, is laid out to plan

2.3

Stores and materials are checked for serviceability, cleaned as required and prepared for use

2.4

Minor earthwork maintenance is conducted

2.5

Excess materials and refuse are disposed of/returned, as required by workplace procedures

3 

Apply pest and vegetation control measures 

3.1

Pest and vegetation control requirements are identified and appropriate control measure is selected in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Chemical control agents are prepared in accordance with safety requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Pest control measures are applied, monitored and varied to maintain effectiveness

3.4

Control measures are applied, and pests and vegetation are removed/neutralised

4 

Complete work 

4.1

Worksite is rehabilitated

4.2

Work completion details are finalised and recorded/advised to appropriate personnel

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating and working effectively with others when carrying out general site maintenance
• completing documentation related to general site maintenance
• identifying and organising resources required for work activities
• implementing contingency plans and modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments that may occur when carrying out general site maintenance
• monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule
• operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
• operating electronic communication equipment to required protocol
• reading, interpreting and following instructions, procedures, information, labels and signs relevant to general site maintenance
• selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards
• using hand tools and minor plant
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• characteristics of plant and equipment, transport, structures, hardware and electrical components used in work activities
• contents of workplace technical manuals and instructions relating to the work activities concerned
• hazardous chemicals used in general site maintenance, and related precautions and personal protection measures
• hazards that may exist during site maintenance activities and ways of controlling the risks involved
• impact on work activities of regulatory requirements
• problems that may occur during site maintenance activities, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems
• relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations
• relevant recording and documentation procedures
• relevant sections of applicable regulatory requirements
• workplace documentation and records system management related to the work concerned
• workplace procedures for general site maintenance.