Unit of competency Outline
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Support gardening work
Support gardening work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD101A
AHCPGD101A
State Code
D7102
D7102
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers supporting gardening work and defines the standard required to: prepare materials, tools and equipment for gardening work; undertake gardening work as directed; handle materials and equipment and clean up on completion of gardening work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for gardening work
- 1.1. The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.5. Gardening support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, and according to workplace information.
- 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Undertake gardening work as directed
- 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Gardening work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.3. Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- 2.4. Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed.
- 2.5. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Handle materials and equipment
- 3.1. Waste material produced during gardening work is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions.
- 3.2. Materials, equipment and machinery are handled and transported according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines.
- 3.3. A clean and safe work site is maintained while completing gardening activities.
4. Clean up on completion of gardening work
- 4.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions.
- 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 4.3. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Gardening work may include:
maintenance of planted areas including:
watering
fertilising
staking
mowing
pruning
weeding
collecting rubbish
maintaining garden facilities including:
assisting with repair and upkeep of site furniture and structures
paths and paved areas
garden features
assisting in preparation of areas for planting
installing trees and shrubs (containerised and bare-rooted)
planting of annual and perennial beds.
Tools and equipment may include:
secateurs
knives
spades
forks
trowels
rakes
hoes
spray equipment
augers
buckets
brooms
wheelbarrows
hoses and hose fittings
ancillary equipment such as:
stabilising materials
weed mats
stakes
tree guards.
Workplace information may include:
procedures for disposing of waste materials
work instructions or verbal instructions from the supervisor.
Hazards may include:
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Gardening work may include:
maintenance of planted areas including:
watering
fertilising
staking
mowing
pruning
weeding
collecting rubbish
maintaining garden facilities including:
assisting with repair and upkeep of site furniture and structures
paths and paved areas
garden features
assisting in preparation of areas for planting
installing trees and shrubs (containerised and bare-rooted)
planting of annual and perennial beds.
Tools and equipment may include:
secateurs
knives
spades
forks
trowels
rakes
hoes
spray equipment
augers
buckets
brooms
wheelbarrows
hoses and hose fittings
ancillary equipment such as:
stabilising materials
weed mats
stakes
tree guards.
Workplace information may include:
procedures for disposing of waste materials
work instructions or verbal instructions from the supervisor.
Hazards may include:
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
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 materials, tools and equipment for gardening work
undertake gardening work as directed
handle materials and equipment
clean up on completion of gardening work.
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.
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 materials, tools and equipment for gardening work
undertake gardening work as directed
handle materials and equipment
clean up on completion of gardening work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3371 | RTF1004A | Support gardening work | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM69 | AHCPGD101 | Support gardening work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D450 | AHC10210 | Certificate I in AgriFood Operations | Qualification |