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Implement a landscape maintenance program

Implement a landscape maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD304A
State Code
D7112
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of implementing a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes and defines the standard required to: determine the scope, frequency and standards required for a range of routine landscape maintenance activities from an existing landscape maintenance program; implement landscape maintenance activities; evaluate landscape maintenance works; record the results of the maintenance e works.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret a landscape maintenance program
  • 1.1. Scope of maintenance works is determined according to the landscape maintenance program.
  • 1.2. Frequency of maintenance works is determined and implemented according to the landscape maintenance program.
  • 1.3. Landscape maintenance standards are established in line with the landscape maintenance program.
  • 1.4. Maintenance tasks are planned and prepared.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, associated risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
2. Monitor and maintain landscape areas
  • 2.1. A site inspection checklist is prepared or used according to the landscape maintenance program.
  • 2.2. Remedial action, repairs, renovations, treatments and replacements are identified to restore site to full effectiveness.
  • 2.3. Maintenance tasks are implemented.
  • 2.4. Items which are beyond the scope of the maintenance program are reported to the nominated person.
  • 2.5. Items requiring further action are recorded.
  • 2.6. Results of maintenance works are evaluated and recorded.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Programs may include:
care of plants
repairs and maintenance of landscape features and amenities.
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:
determine the scope, frequency and standards required for a range of routine landscape maintenance activities from an existing landscape maintenance program
implement landscape maintenance activities
evaluate landscape maintenance works
record the results of the maintenance e works.
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
S3316 RTF3207A Implement a landscape maintenance program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT99 AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program Unit of competency