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Evaluate works maintenance needs and priorities

Evaluate works maintenance needs and priorities

Unit of competency
National Code
LGAOPS004
State Code
ODA40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate works conditions to ensure public safety and the preservation of assets.It requires the ability to identify the works maintenance requirements, prioritise work, record problems and report on maintenance action.This unit applies to individuals working in local government and undertaking tasks related to the maintenance of council assets.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify works maintenance requirements.
  • 1.1. Develop and prioritise preventative maintenance strategies to meet organisational safety and asset management requirements.
  • 1.2. Assess user complaints to identify public safety risks.
  • 1.3. Assess public safety risks to identify the need for emergency action to ensure user and public safety.
  • 1.4. Respond to user complaints relating to works maintenance according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.5. Seek specialist advice on technical matters outside scope of own job role.
2. Plan works maintenance.
  • 2.1. Conduct works maintenance inspections to identify and record maintenance problems and faults according to organisational requirements.
  • 2.2. Assess maintenance problems and faults to identify public safety risks.
  • 2.3. Assess public safety risks to identify works maintenance priorities.
  • 2.4. Prioritise works maintenance activities to ensure public safety and preservation of assets.
  • 2.5. Schedule works maintenance activities according to priorities and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.6. Determine and report on works maintenance plans and activities according to organisational requirements.
3. Maintain records.
  • 3.1. Prepare asset registers according to organisational and legislative requirements.
  • 3.2. Secure and update asset records according to organisational and legislative requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5872 LGAWORK301A Evaluate works maintenance needs and priorities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGO1 LGA40120 Certificate IV in Local Government Qualification