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Maintain the workplace

Maintain the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK101A
State Code
D7298
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
30/11/2011
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers maintaining the workplace and defines the standard required to: prepare and use maintenance tools and equipment; clean and maintain the workplace; identify and report problems; record maintenance activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.1. Maintenance tools, equipment and machinery are identified, collected and prepared for use according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.2. Unsafe or faulty tools, equipment and machinery are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturers specifications, workplace procedures and supervisors instructions.
2. Maintain a clean and safe workplace
  • 2.1. Services are located using site plans and in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 2.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards and environmental implications are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • 2.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to best practice.
  • 2.4. Floors, benches and other flat work surfaces are swept, washed and treated according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 2.5. Tools, equipment and materials not in use are stored neatly, and waste and used materials are removed and placed in disposal containers according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 2.6. Maintenance activities are undertaken according to OHS requirements.
3. Maintain structures and workplace surroundings
  • 3.1. Maintenance requirements of structures and workplace surroundings are identified according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 3.2. Maintenance of structures and workplace surroundings is undertaken according to supervisor's instructions and OHS requirements.
  • 3.3. Structural damage and deterioration in the workplace are identified and reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Type of work may include:
assisting maintenance of workshops, depots, tool sheds, and planted areas.
Tools, equipment and machinery may include:
hand tools
pedestrian and ride-on rotary mowers
cylinder mowers
blower vacs
ride-on sweepers
turf edging machines
brush-cutters
high pressure air and water cleaners.
Hazards may include:
disturbance or interruption of services
solar radiation
dust
air and soil-borne organisms
noise
sharp tools and equipment
manual handling
moving vehicles
machinery and machinery parts
uneven surfaces
flying objects.
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 and use maintenance tools and equipment
clean and maintain the workplace
identify and report problems
record maintenance activities.
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
S2717 RTC1201A Maintain the workplace Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP52 AHCWRK101 Maintain the workplace Unit of competency