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

SIFCBGM001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide general grounds care

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFCBGM001 - Provide general grounds care
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out basic maintenance of grassed and planted areas, such as garden beds and landscape works. It applies to general grounds maintenance staff whose work involves working under supervision and according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Building and Grounds Maintenance
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: Maintain grassed areas.
  • Liaise with supervisor to identify and confirm the mowing height, pattern and distances from tree trunks and shrubs.
  • Select, prepare and use mowing tools and equipment.
  • Trim edges according to work requirements.
  • Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Dispose of grass trimmings and other waste.
       
Element: Weed grassed and planted areas.
  • Identify weeds to be removed.
  • Select, prepare and use weeding tools and equipment.
  • Prepare and administer weed treatments according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Remove and dispose of weeds using wastage disposal methods that prevent weed spread.
  • Clean site according to workplace policies and procedures.
       
Element: Water grassed and planted areas.
  • Select, prepare and use watering tools and equipment.
  • Apply water to grass and plants according to their health requirements.
  • Drain, clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
       
Element: Maintain plants in healthy condition.
  • Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Treat dead, diseased and damaged plants as required after regular inspection.
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
       
Element: Maintain grassed areas.
  • Liaise with supervisor to identify and confirm the mowing height, pattern and distances from tree trunks and shrubs.
  • Select, prepare and use mowing tools and equipment.
  • Trim edges according to work requirements.
  • Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Dispose of grass trimmings and other waste.
       
Element: Weed grassed and planted areas.
  • Identify weeds to be removed.
  • Select, prepare and use weeding tools and equipment.
  • Prepare and administer weed treatments according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Remove and dispose of weeds using wastage disposal methods that prevent weed spread.
  • Clean site according to workplace policies and procedures.
       
Element: Water grassed and planted areas.
  • Select, prepare and use watering tools and equipment.
  • Apply water to grass and plants according to their health requirements.
  • Drain, clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
       
Element: Maintain plants in healthy condition.
  • Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Treat dead, diseased and damaged plants as required after regular inspection.
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Maintain grassed areas.

1.1 Liaise with supervisor to identify and confirm the mowing height, pattern and distances from tree trunks and shrubs.

1.2 Select, prepare and use mowing tools and equipment.

1.3 Trim edges according to work requirements.

1.4 Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.

1.5 Dispose of grass trimmings and other waste.

2. Weed grassed and planted areas.

2.1 Identify weeds to be removed.

2.2 Select, prepare and use weeding tools and equipment.

2.3 Prepare and administer weed treatments according to manufacturer guidelines.

2.4 Remove and dispose of weeds using wastage disposal methods that prevent weed spread.

2.5 Clean site according to workplace policies and procedures.

3. Water grassed and planted areas.

3.1 Select, prepare and use watering tools and equipment.

3.2 Apply water to grass and plants according to their health requirements.

3.3 Drain, clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

4. Maintain plants in healthy condition.

4.1 Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.

4.2 Treat dead, diseased and damaged plants as required after regular inspection.

4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Maintain grassed areas.

1.1 Liaise with supervisor to identify and confirm the mowing height, pattern and distances from tree trunks and shrubs.

1.2 Select, prepare and use mowing tools and equipment.

1.3 Trim edges according to work requirements.

1.4 Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.

1.5 Dispose of grass trimmings and other waste.

2. Weed grassed and planted areas.

2.1 Identify weeds to be removed.

2.2 Select, prepare and use weeding tools and equipment.

2.3 Prepare and administer weed treatments according to manufacturer guidelines.

2.4 Remove and dispose of weeds using wastage disposal methods that prevent weed spread.

2.5 Clean site according to workplace policies and procedures.

3. Water grassed and planted areas.

3.1 Select, prepare and use watering tools and equipment.

3.2 Apply water to grass and plants according to their health requirements.

3.3 Drain, clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

4. Maintain plants in healthy condition.

4.1 Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.

4.2 Treat dead, diseased and damaged plants as required after regular inspection.

4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.

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
Liaise with supervisor to identify and confirm the mowing height, pattern and distances from tree trunks and shrubs. 
Select, prepare and use mowing tools and equipment. 
Trim edges according to work requirements. 
Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Dispose of grass trimmings and other waste. 
Identify weeds to be removed. 
Select, prepare and use weeding tools and equipment. 
Prepare and administer weed treatments according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Remove and dispose of weeds using wastage disposal methods that prevent weed spread. 
Clean site according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Select, prepare and use watering tools and equipment. 
Apply water to grass and plants according to their health requirements. 
Drain, clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Treat dead, diseased and damaged plants as required after regular inspection. 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Liaise with supervisor to identify and confirm the mowing height, pattern and distances from tree trunks and shrubs. 
Select, prepare and use mowing tools and equipment. 
Trim edges according to work requirements. 
Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Dispose of grass trimmings and other waste. 
Identify weeds to be removed. 
Select, prepare and use weeding tools and equipment. 
Prepare and administer weed treatments according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Remove and dispose of weeds using wastage disposal methods that prevent weed spread. 
Clean site according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Select, prepare and use watering tools and equipment. 
Apply water to grass and plants according to their health requirements. 
Drain, clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines. 
Treat dead, diseased and damaged plants as required after regular inspection. 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SIFCBGM001 - Provide general grounds care
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

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

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

SIFCBGM001 - Provide general grounds care

Student name:

Student ID:

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

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

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