List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | 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 occupational health and safety (OHS) 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 |
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 and items requiring further action
evaluate and record results of maintenance works
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
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.