Elements and Performance Criteria

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Service targets may include:
failure rates and availability of service
reliability performance
capacity and quality of service
safety, risk and security
Strategies may include:
customer surveys
needs analysis
Maintenance mechanisms may include:
breakdown
established schedule
on a needs basis
Maintenance practices may include:
in-house
contract
Condition monitoring schedules may include:
periodic inspection of all assets in class
periodic inspection of a sample of assets in class
no periodic inspection
visual condition monitoring
Assessment of condition may include:
effective life
location in life cycle
when constructed, rehabilitated or replaced
actual or estimated residual life
previous inspection date and process
prediction of deterioration or failure
effect of planned maintenance
possibility, cost and impact on level of service of rehabilitation
commercial or technical obsolescence
Ranking systems may include:
condition rating
multifaceted systems
pavement management systems
gravity pipeline conduits rating systems
condition decay curves (Iowa curves)
Assets may include:
all non-current structures or items of plant or equipment that provide service potential or future economic benefit
Performance monitoring may include:
reliability
demands and capacity
user needs
current utilisation compared to total capacity
achievement of levels of service
risk and consequence of failure
Regulatory and legislative requirements may include:
occupational health and safety regulations
public safety requirements
environmental requirements
Structure of manuals may include:
format
inclusion of graphics
line diagrams
isometric diagrams
photographs
videos
use of word processing facilities
use of operations manual software
Operations may relate to:
day to day running and upkeep of short-lived dynamic assets (mobile and fixed plant)
passive assets
Council infrastructure assets may include:
roads
bridges
water supply systems
parks and gardens
drainage systems
sewerage systems
buildings
plant and equipment
Costs of failing to meet targets may include:
litigation and associated costs
loss of revenue
cost of repairs
loss of public image
degradation of customer confidence
Predicted performance may include:
commissioning tests

Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Target levels of service are met.
Preventative and corrective maintenance strategies are in place.
Condition and performance monitoring systems are in place.
Operations manuals are developed.
Records system is maintained.
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables depending on council work flow and planning cycle as long as the critical aspects of evidence can be demonstrated.
Resource implications
Access to:
a workplace or simulated case studies of council assets to identify maintenance requirements
relevant legislation
real or simulated records systems