Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare materials, tools and equipment for nursery work
- Required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment, with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling, and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
- Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- Nursery support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and workplace information.
- OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- Undertake nursery work as directed
- Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed, and clarification sought when necessary.
- Nursery work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to nursery guidelines.
- Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- Nursery policy, procedures and OHS requirements in relation to workplace hygiene practices, handling and disposal of materials are observed.
- Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
- Store and stockpile materials
- Plant debris and waste material produced during nursery activities are stored according to supervisor's instructions.
- Plant debris and waste materials are prepared and processed in an appropriate and safe manner according to supervisor's instructions.
- Surplus materials are stockpiled for removal according to supervisor's instructions.
- A clean and safe work site is maintained while completing nursery activities.
- Clean up on completion of nursery work