Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:04 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:04 AM AWST
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Support landscape work
Support landscape work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC101A
AHCLSC101A
State Code
D6909
D6909
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers supporting landscape work and defines the standard required to: prepare tools and equipment; apply safe work practices in landscape construction and maintenance; support repair activities and clean up work area.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for landscaping 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. Landscaping 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 landscape work as directed
- 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Landscape work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines and OHS requirements.
- 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 and debris produced during landscape 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 undertaking landscaping activities.
4. Clean up on completion of landscaping work
- 4.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions and OHS requirements.
- 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 4.3. Site is made good according to supervisor's instructions and good environmental and OHS practices.
- 4.4. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work may include:
activities that support the range of commercial landscaping projects.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work may include:
activities that support the range of commercial landscaping projects.
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 tools and equipment
apply safe work practices in landscape construction and maintenance
support repair activities
clean up work area.
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 tools and equipment
apply safe work practices in landscape construction and maintenance
support repair activities
clean up work area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2718 | RTC1202A | Support landscape work | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP04 | AHCLSC101 | Support landscape work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D450 | AHC10210 | Certificate I in AgriFood Operations | Qualification |