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Unit of competency details

AHCPGD304 - Implement a landscape maintenance program (Release 2)

Summary

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Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCPGD304A - Implement a landscape maintenance programThis unit is equivalent to AHCPGD304A Implement a landscape maintenance program. 26/Jun/2016
Is superseded by and equivalent to AHCPGD310 - Implement a landscape maintenance programMinor changes to application. Minor changes to performance criteria. Foundation skills added. Assessment requirements updated 14/Feb/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 21/Dec/2017
(View details for release 1) 27/Jun/2016

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040105 Landscape Architecture  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040105 Landscape Architecture  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

RELEASE 

COMMENTS 

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes.

It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

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

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret a landscape maintenance program

1.1 Determine the scope of the maintenance works from the landscape maintenance program

1.2 Determine the frequency of maintenance works and implement

1.3 Establish landscape maintenance standards

1.4 Plan and prepare maintenance tasks

1.5 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

2. Monitor and maintain landscape areas

2.1 Prepare or use a site inspection checklist

2.2 Identify remedial action, repairs, renovations, treatments and replacements required to restore site to full effectiveness

2.3 Implement maintenance tasks

2.4 Report items which are beyond the scope of the maintenance program to the nominated person

2.5 Record items requiring further action

2.6 Evaluate and record results of maintenance works

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Equivalence status 

AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program

Release 2

AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program

Release 1

Minor typographical errors corrected

Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

RELEASE 

COMMENTS 

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

  • determine maintenance requirements
  • implement maintenance operations
  • treat diseased plants
  • repair and renovate landscape structures and features
  • identify any items requiring further action
  • evaluate and record results of maintenance works

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • principles and practices of landscape maintenance
  • actions permitted in the event of variations to maintenance programs or contracts
  • horticultural practices for heritage and cultural areas
  • characteristics of a range of plants
  • common problems occurring in a range of plants
  • landscape maintenance programs or contracts
  • optimal growing conditions for a range of plants
  • principles and applications of an integrated pest management (IPM) program

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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