Essential Knowledge and Skills to Be Assessed
The following skills and knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
occupational health and safety/emergency procedures in relation to grounds maintenance
technical procedures for commonly used equipment in grounds maintenance
chemical usage in grounds maintenance
basic gardening techniques
basic plant knowledge
environmental issues and legislation affecting grounds maintenance.
principles of planned, preventative maintenance
customer service skills.
Linkages to Other Units
There is a link between this unit and the following units and combined training and assessment may be appropriate:
THTGTM01B Carry out general maintenance
Critical Aspects of Assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
ability to operate and use all equipment correctly and safely
ability to perform a range of routine ground maintenance tasks within timeframes acceptable to the enterprise
ability to document grounds maintenance
ability to liaise with contractors
knowledge of general procedures and requirements that apply to routine grounds maintenance work.
Context of Assessment and Resource Implications
Assessment must ensure:
project or workplace activities that allow access to all equipment required for routine ground maintenance and completion of real grounds maintenance activities
completion of ground maintenance activities within timeframes acceptable to the enterprise and which reflect standard workplace practice.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that grounds maintenance skills can be practically demonstrated. Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills.
The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate undertaking grounds maintenance activities
evaluation of work completed by the candidate
oral or written questions about selection, use and maintenance of tools and equipment; plants and chemicals
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Key Competencies in this Unit
Key Competencies are an integral part of all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform Level 2 = Administer and Manage Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Key Competencies
Collecting, Organising and Analysing Information
For example:
Responding to instructions and requests for grounds maintenance
Seeking out and reviewing information related to work activities
Reading and following manuals, labels and instruction sheets (1)
Communicating Ideas and Information
For example:
Receiving, following and giving instructions to others
Completing documentation (1)
Planning and Organising Activities
For example:
Planning, organising and prioritising work tasks and responsibilities according to standard schedules and timeframes
Making arrangements with specific customers, colleagues and departments or sections (1)
Working with Others and in Teams
For example:
Working co-operatively with colleagues in completing grounds maintenance activities
Clarifying personal responsibilities (1)
Using Mathematical Ideas and Techniques
For example:
Calculating quantities of chemicals required and dilution rates.
Calculating numbers of plants required for a given area given growth rate and mature size (1)
Solving Problems
For example:
Dealing with hazards
Assessing routine and non-routine cleaning and equipment maintenance (1)
Using Technology
For example:
Using maintenance equipment requiring adjustment and modulation (1)
Essential Knowledge and Skills to Be Assessed
The following skills and knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
occupational health and safety/emergency procedures in relation to grounds maintenance
technical procedures for commonly used equipment in grounds maintenance
chemical usage in grounds maintenance
basic gardening techniques
basic plant knowledge
environmental issues and legislation affecting grounds maintenance.
principles of planned, preventative maintenance
customer service skills.
Linkages to Other Units
There is a link between this unit and the following units and combined training and assessment may be appropriate:
THTGTM01B Carry out general maintenance
Critical Aspects of Assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
ability to operate and use all equipment correctly and safely
ability to perform a range of routine ground maintenance tasks within timeframes acceptable to the enterprise
ability to document grounds maintenance
ability to liaise with contractors
knowledge of general procedures and requirements that apply to routine grounds maintenance work.
Context of Assessment and Resource Implications
Assessment must ensure:
project or workplace activities that allow access to all equipment required for routine ground maintenance and completion of real grounds maintenance activities
completion of ground maintenance activities within timeframes acceptable to the enterprise and which reflect standard workplace practice.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that grounds maintenance skills can be practically demonstrated. Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills.
The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate undertaking grounds maintenance activities
evaluation of work completed by the candidate
oral or written questions about selection, use and maintenance of tools and equipment; plants and chemicals
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Key Competencies in this Unit
Key Competencies are an integral part of all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform Level 2 = Administer and Manage Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Key Competencies
Collecting, Organising and Analysing Information
For example:
Responding to instructions and requests for grounds maintenance
Seeking out and reviewing information related to work activities
Reading and following manuals, labels and instruction sheets (1)
Communicating Ideas and Information
For example:
Receiving, following and giving instructions to others
Completing documentation (1)
Planning and Organising Activities
For example:
Planning, organising and prioritising work tasks and responsibilities according to standard schedules and timeframes
Making arrangements with specific customers, colleagues and departments or sections (1)
Working with Others and in Teams
For example:
Working co-operatively with colleagues in completing grounds maintenance activities
Clarifying personal responsibilities (1)
Using Mathematical Ideas and Techniques
For example:
Calculating quantities of chemicals required and dilution rates.
Calculating numbers of plants required for a given area given growth rate and mature size (1)
Solving Problems
For example:
Dealing with hazards
Assessing routine and non-routine cleaning and equipment maintenance (1)
Using Technology
For example:
Using maintenance equipment requiring adjustment and modulation (1)