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

AHCPGD101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support gardening work

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPGD101 - Support gardening work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support for gardening work.This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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 gardening work
  • Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor's instructions
  • Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and tell supervisor if there are insufficient or faulty items
  • Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle
  • Use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) selected as directed by supervisor and ensure correct fit
  • Tell supervisor if any risks are identified
       
Element: Undertake gardening work as directed
  • Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and ask for clarification when necessary
  • Communicate with other staff and clients in a professional manner
  • Handle and dispose of materials
  • Tell supervisor of there are problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
  • Undertake gardening work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
       
Element: Handle materials and equipment
  • Store waste material and debris produced during gardening work in a designated area
  • Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking landscaping activities
       
Element: Clean up on completion of gardening work
  • Return materials to store or disposed of as required
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Restore site
  • Tell supervisor of work outcomes
       


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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for gardening work

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor's instructions

1.2 Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and tell supervisor if there are insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle

1.4 Use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) selected as directed by supervisor and ensure correct fit

1.5 Tell supervisor if any risks are identified

2. Undertake gardening work as directed

2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and ask for clarification when necessary

2.2 Communicate with other staff and clients in a professional manner

2.3 Handle and dispose of materials

2.4 Tell supervisor of there are problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

2.5 Undertake gardening work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Store waste material and debris produced during gardening work in a designated area

3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking landscaping activities

4. Clean up on completion of gardening work

4.1 Return materials to store or disposed of as required

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Restore site

4.4 Tell supervisor of work outcomes

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:

prepare materials, tools and equipment

handle materials and equipment

follow safe work practices and safety directions

undertake gardening work as directed

clean up on completion of gardening work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of gardening work

garden tools and equipment

maintenance practices for planted areas

planting techniques

repair and maintenance of garden features

safe work practices

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for gardening work

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor's instructions

1.2 Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and tell supervisor if there are insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle

1.4 Use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) selected as directed by supervisor and ensure correct fit

1.5 Tell supervisor if any risks are identified

2. Undertake gardening work as directed

2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and ask for clarification when necessary

2.2 Communicate with other staff and clients in a professional manner

2.3 Handle and dispose of materials

2.4 Tell supervisor of there are problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

2.5 Undertake gardening work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Store waste material and debris produced during gardening work in a designated area

3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking landscaping activities

4. Clean up on completion of gardening work

4.1 Return materials to store or disposed of as required

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Restore site

4.4 Tell supervisor of work outcomes

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
Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor's instructions 
Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and tell supervisor if there are insufficient or faulty items 
Use correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle 
Use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) selected as directed by supervisor and ensure correct fit 
Tell supervisor if any risks are identified 
Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and ask for clarification when necessary 
Communicate with other staff and clients in a professional manner 
Handle and dispose of materials 
Tell supervisor of there are problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines 
Undertake gardening work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner 
Store waste material and debris produced during gardening work in a designated area 
Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery 
Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking landscaping activities 
Return materials to store or disposed of as required 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Restore site 
Tell supervisor of work outcomes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPGD101 - Support gardening work
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPGD101 - Support gardening work

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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