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.
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 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 |
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.
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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
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
Parks and gardens (PGD)