Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables explains the range of contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment may depend on the work situations available |
What structures and facilities might be relevant to this standard? | This may include buildings, greenhouses, igloos, potting houses, shade houses, sheds, cool rooms, glass houses, staff rooms, water tanks, yards, stock handling structures, silage pits, fodder and grain storages, pergolas, poly-tunnels, park furniture, car parks, roads, pathways, work sheds, information boards, benches, landscape features and site furniture. Fences may include weld mesh, picket, post and wire, brick, and hedges. |
What property infrastructure and resources might be relevant to this standard? | This may include drains and drainage systems, waterways and water supply systems, dams, roads, tracks, soil conservation works, car parks, vegetation, windbreaks, paths, silage pits and loading bays. Drains may include agricultural drains, spoon or swale drains and culverts. Water supply may include irrigation systems, dams and troughs. |
What information may be included in a maintenance plan? | This may include specific intervals and procedures for maintenance procedures, designated work tasks, routine servicing procedures, instructions for pre-start and safety checks, repair requirements, current operational details, tools, parts and supplies allocated for use, instructions for cleaning and disposal of waste and contaminants, supervisors instructions, timeframe for work completion, and reporting requirements. |
What enterprise requirements may apply to this standard? | This may include local building codes, Australian Quality Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), industry standards, work notes, product labels, manufacturers specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), operator and emergency procedures manuals, technical information, enterprise policies and procedures (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), supervisors oral or written instructions and reporting requirements. |
What tools, equipment and materials may be used? | This may include hand or small power tools, cutting tools, and measuring equipment. Structural finishes may require paint or stains. Cladding maintenance may require corrugated iron, weatherboards, glass, shade cloth, plastic or cement sheeting. Concrete tools and equipment may also be required. |
What hazards may be associated with maintenance activities? | Workplace hazards may include exposure to loud noise and fumes, solar radiation, dust and hazardous substances. It may also include oil and grease spills and electricity while using powered tools. |
What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard? | Systems and procedures for: the safe operation of tools and equipmentmaintenance and repair methodsidentifying and reporting hazardssafe lifting, carrying and manual handlingthe safe handling and storage of hazardous substancesthe appropriate use of personal protective equipmentoutdoor work including protection from solar radiationworking at heights, e.g., from a ladderworking in confined spacesprotection from hazardous noise, organic and other dusts. |
What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard? | This may include boots, hat/hard hat, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, safety harness, hearing protection, respirator or facemask, and sun protection. |
What may be involved in carrying out routine maintenance? | Routine maintenance may include assisting in the erection of simple property structures, identifying and repairing damage or applying treatments to building cladding and structural finishes, checking fences and repairing holes or other damage, checking paths, tracks and roadways for potholes, weeding and undertaking effective drainage and minor repairs. It may also include checking water supplies for correct operation and pollution, and carrying out repairs and maintenance as required. |
What positive environmental procedures may be applied? | The safe and environmentally responsible disposal of maintenance debris and waste. |
What relevant information may be documented? | This may include the use and performance of tools and equipment, operational faults or malfunctions, completed maintenance, repair tasks and outcomes, and hazard and incident reports. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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