SIFCBGM001
Provide general grounds care


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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Sectors

Cemetery and Crematoria


Competency Field

Building and Grounds Maintenance