Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine gardening work under direct supervision and to support the gardening work of others.
The unit applies to individuals who support gardening work while working alongside a supervisor, exercising limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Parks and Gardens (PGD)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for gardening work |
1.1 Collect required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor instructions 1.2 Fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to job requirements 1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials 1.4 Check and report faulty or unsafe tools, equipment and PPE to supervisor 1.5 Recognise and report workplace hazards to supervisor |
2. Undertake gardening work as directed |
2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor, and seek clarification when necessary 2.2 Interact with staff and customers in a professional manner 2.3 Handle and dispose of materials according to workplace practices and procedures 2.4 Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking gardening activities 2.5 Undertake gardening work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner 2.6 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor |
3. Handle materials and equipment |
3.1 Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions and workplace procedures 3.2 Store, recycle or dispose of waste material and debris according to supervisor instructions |
4. Clean up on completion of gardening work |
4.1 Restore site according to supervisor instructions 4.2 Clean and store materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions 4.3 Report work outcomes and faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCPGD102 Support gardening work |
AHCPGD101 Support gardening work |
Minor changes to application Minor changes to performance criteria Foundation skills added Assessment requirements updated |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72