Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a comprehensive inspection of park or recreational facilities to identify non-conformities with Australian standards, legislation and workplace health and safety requirements, as well as industry and manufacturer specifications.
The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to conducting comprehensive inspections of park or recreational facilities, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Parks and Gardens (PGD)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
1.1 Determine from operational request, specific facilities and equipment to be inspected and purpose of inspection 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks 1.3 Determine and select tools and equipment for testing and inspection and check for safe operation 1.4 Gather and prepare checklists and reporting formats to suit facility 1.5 Identify types of facilities from checklist descriptions |
2. Undertake comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
2.1 Identify and record instances of non-conformity with Australian standards, workplace health and safety guidelines, industry and manufacturer specifications 2.2 Undertake inspections for non-conformity and safety according to workplace procedures and workplace health and safety requirements 2.3 Identify and record safety risks and hazards 2.4 Maintain accurate and concise checklist and report entries, and photographic records |
3. Assess age and predict effective lifespan of existing park facilities |
3.1 Identify manufacturer of playground equipment and structures through reference to original plans and specifications 3.2 Determine and record age and future lifespan of park facilities 3.3 Estimate and record cost of repair or replacement of park facilities |
4. Submit report and recommendations |
4.1 Address situations requiring urgent action 4.2 Prepare concise and accurate reports, including photographs where required and submit to management 4.3 Review existing management systems, including frequency of inspection, and make improvements in consultation with management 4.4 Make recommendations for future action consistent with industry and workplace specifications 4.5 Submit collected data and information for inclusion on asset management system |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCPGD510 Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
AHCPGD505 Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
Minor changes to application Minor changes to performance criteria Assessment requirements updated |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72