Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM215 Operate commercial lawnmowers

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM215 Operate commercial lawnmowers

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has mown a commercial site using a commercial lawnmower at least once and has:

determined the condition of the existing grass surface and sought advice for subsequent routine preparations and treatments

prepared site and equipment used for mowing

used lawnmower, equipment, machinery and implements according to manufacturer specifications

operated a commercial mower safely including making adjustments for attached implements and modifying techniques to meeting changed conditions

minimised environmental impacts associated with lawnmower operation

implemented lawnmower shut down procedures

carried out routine servicing and maintenance and recorded malfunctions, faults or irregular performance

cleaned and stored mower according to workplace guidelines

followed workplace health and safety procedures for safe use and operation of commercial lawnmowers.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

principles and practices of grass preparation

preparation methods and treatments required for optimal maintenance of grass surfaces

effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions on commercial lawnmower operations

use of lawnmower, equipment, machinery and implements according to manufacturer specifications

commercial lawnmower operation and maintenance requirements

hazards and risks associated with commercial lawnmower operation

environmental impacts relevant to the operation of commercial lawnmowers

workplace procedures applicable to health and safety in the workplace requirements to operate a commercial lawnmower safely.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

commercial lawn mower

lawnmower implements

personal protective equipment specific to lawnmower operation

specifications:

lawn mower manufacturer specifications and manufacturer guidelines

timeframes:

according to the job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

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