Unit of competency Outline

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Implement property improvement, construction and repair

Implement property improvement, construction and repair

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCINF301A
State Code
D6816
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
24/06/2014
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the functions required to carry out maintenance and construction of improvements to properties and defines the standard required to: prepare basic plans for the work; ensure any planning and permissions have been put in place, and planning or building requests or restrictions are complied with; carry out building or construction work efficiently and safely; confirm that the completed or repaired structure meets the standard specified in the contract; minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess property condition
  • 1.1. Property structures are assessed for soundness and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
  • 1.2. Property improvements and maintenance requirements are identified and determined according to enterprise objectives.
  • 1.3. Budgetary parameters are identified and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
2. Prepare tools and equipment
  • 2.1. Tools, equipment and materials required to carry out property improvements are identified and arranged on site.
  • 2.2. Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 2.3. Faulty or unsafe tools and equipment are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.
  • 2.4. Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified, assessed and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
3. Carry out property improvements
  • 3.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Property structures are constructed, repaired or dismantled as required according to manufacturer's specifications and/or work plan and regulations (e.g., demolition code).
  • 3.3. Basic concrete, masonry or metal repairs are carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and work plan.
  • 3.4. Maintenance to roads and tracks are determined and carried out according to work plan and enterprise requirements.
4. Complete maintenance and improvement activities
  • 4.1. Property structures and surrounds are monitored, maintained and improved as required.
  • 4.2. Worksite, tools and equipment are cleaned, returned to operating order, and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.3. Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed of or recycled according to enterprise environmental and OHS requirements.
  • 4.4. Relevant information is documented and reported according to industry and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Property improvement, construction and repair may include:
buildings
yards
livestock handling structures
fences
water supply systems
roads
tracks
soil conservation works
irrigation and drainage channels
silage pits
grain and fodder storage
trellises
shelters and shade cloth drying racks.
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:
prepare basic plans for the work
ensure any planning and permissions have been put in place, and planning or building requests or restrictions are complied with
carry out building or construction work efficiently and safely
confirm that the completed or repaired structure meets the standard specified in the contract
minimise environmental impacts and dispose of waste appropriately.
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
S2748 RTC3213A Implement property improvement, construction and repair Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO84 AHCINF301 Implement property improvement, construction and repair Unit of competency