Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support for nursery 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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 nursery 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 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 nursery 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 |
3. Store and stockpile materials | 3.1 Store plant debris and waste material produced during nursery activities as instructed 3.2 Prepare and process plant debris and waste materials in an appropriate and safe manner as instructed 3.3 Stockpile surplus materials for removal as instructed 3.4 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing nursery work |
4. Clean up on completion of nursery work | 4.1 Store plants and materials as instructed 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 4.3 Tell supervisor of work outcomes |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
prepare materials, tools and equipment for nursery work
undertake nursery work as directed
store and stockpile materials
clean up on completion of work
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
the principles and practices of nursery work
basic stock control procedures
nursery hygiene and quality control
nursery plant maintenance activities
propagation techniques
safe work practices
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Nursery (NSY)