Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSC201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with landscape construction work

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC201A - Assist with landscape construction work
Description This unit covers the process of assisting with landscape construction work and defines the standard required to: select and prepare tools and equipment; implement work procedures including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS); undertake landscape construction activities; transport and store machinery and equipment; clean up the site and dispose of or recycle waste materials and debris.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the process of assisting with landscape construction work. This standard involves working under limited supervision within established routines, methods and procedures. Responsibility for some roles and co-ordination within a team may be required.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare materials, tools and equipment for landscape construction work
  • The 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.
  • Construction activities are undertaken according to OHS requirements and according to workplace information.
  • OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
       
Element: Undertake landscape construction activities as directed
  • Instructions and directions provided by the supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary.
  • Landscape construction is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
  • Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
  • Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed.
  • Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
       
Element: Handle materials and equipment
  • Waste material and debris produced during landscape construction is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions.
  • Materials, equipment and machinery are handled and transported according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines.
  • A clean and safe work site is maintained while undertaking landscaping activities.
       
Element: Clean up on completion of landscaping work
  • Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisors instructions.
  • Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
  • Site is made good according to supervisor's instructions and good environmental practices.
  • Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
       


Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

select and prepare tools and equipment

implement work procedures including OHS

undertake landscape construction activities

transport and store machinery and equipment

clean up the site and dispose of or recycle waste materials and debris.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

prepare materials, tools and equipment for landscaping work

undertake landscape construction as directed

handle materials and equipment

clean up on completion of landscaping work

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

safe work practices

preparing for landscape work and cleaning up on project completion

basic construction techniques

landscaping tools and equipment

maintenance practices for planted areas

repair and maintenance of landscape features.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Construction landscape features may include:

paths, paving

retaining walls

site structures and furniture

planted areas

irrigation systems.

Maintenance of landscape features may include:

watering

weeding

staking

repairing

painting

cleaning.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The 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. 
Construction activities are undertaken according to OHS requirements and according to workplace information. 
OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor. 
Instructions and directions provided by the supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary. 
Landscape construction is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines. 
Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner. 
Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed. 
Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor. 
Waste material and debris produced during landscape construction is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions. 
Materials, equipment and machinery are handled and transported according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines. 
A clean and safe work site is maintained while undertaking landscaping activities. 
Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisors instructions. 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions. 
Site is made good according to supervisor's instructions and good environmental practices. 
Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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