Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain the workplace

Maintain the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK101
State Code
BAP52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a range of work areas.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor's instructions
  • 1.2 Check all materials, tools and equipment and inform supervisor of insufficient or faulty items
  • 1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques at all times
  • 1.4 Use suitable personal protective equipment selected as directed by supervisor and ensure correct fit
  • 1.5 Inform supervisor if any risks are identified
  • 1.6 Clarify channels for communicating with workers
2. Maintain a clean and safe workplace
  • 2.1 Locate services using site plans and clarify with the supervisor
  • 2.2 Sweep, wash and treat floors, benches and other flat work surfaces to minimise nuisance level environmental disturbance
  • 2.3 Store tools, equipment and materials not in use neatly and remove waste and used materials and place in disposal containers as instructed
  • 2.4 Identify potential hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 2.5 Apply sustainability practices relative to workplace and activity
3. Maintain structures and workplace surroundings
  • 3.1 Identify maintenance requirements of structures and workplace surroundings and clarify with supervisor
  • 3.2 Maintain structures and workplace surroundings as instructed
  • 3.3 Identify structural damage and deterioration in the workplace and inform supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7298 AHCWRK101A Maintain the workplace Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC31 AHCWRK102 Maintain the workplace Unit of competency