Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support for gardening work.
This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Parks and gardens (PGD)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for gardening work |
1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor's instructions 1.2 Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and tell supervisor if there are insufficient or faulty items 1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle 1.4 Use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) selected as directed by supervisor and ensure correct fit 1.5 Tell supervisor if any risks are identified |
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2. Undertake gardening work as directed |
2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and ask for clarification when necessary 2.2 Communicate with other staff and clients in a professional manner 2.3 Handle and dispose of materials 2.4 Tell supervisor of there are problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines 2.5 Undertake gardening work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner |
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3. Handle materials and equipment |
3.1 Store waste material and debris produced during gardening work in a designated area 3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking landscaping activities |
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4. Clean up on completion of gardening work |
4.1 Return materials to store or disposed of as required 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 4.3 Restore site 4.4 Tell supervisor of work outcomes |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCPGD101A Support gardening work.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
