Implement a grassed area maintenance program

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCTRF303A, 'Implement a grassed area maintenance program'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for grassed area maintenance work

1.1. Requirements of the maintenance program are clarified with supervisor and enterprise guidelines.

1.2. Equipment and material resource requirements are identified according to the scope of the co-ordination work and supervisor's instructions.

1.3. The priorities for maintenance activities and time allocation is identified, documented and presented to the supervisor for verification.

1.4. The environmental implications of the proposed maintenance work are identified, and the likely outcomes assessed and reported to the supervisor.

1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.

1.6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to the type of work site activities to be undertaken.

2. Maintain and repair grassed areas

2.1. Grassed areas are maintained and repaired as authorised by the supervisor and according to enterprise guidelines and work place priorities.

2.2. Materials to assist in maintenance works are purchased, stored and/or used as required.

2.3. Delivery of materials to site is organised according to workplace priorities.

2.4. Machinery and equipment is organised to be on site in good order when they are required.

2.5. Grassed areas requiring specialist attention and work are identified and organised.

3. Coordinate and report on grassed area maintenance activities

3.1. Resources are coordinated and timed to suit the maintenance activities and priority of work.

3.2. Machinery operators are informed of appropriate use and their responsibilities in respect to operational maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment.

3.3. Personnel, activities, timelines and materials usage are monitored and documented according to enterprise guidelines.

3.4. Contingency situations are recognised and reported to the supervisor, and corrective actions taken according to enterprise guidelines.

3.5. A simple report is written to inform management of maintenance activities undertaken and completed.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCTRF303A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture
  • AHC31310 - Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC31010 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
  • HLT32812 - Certificate III in Health Support Services
  • HLT33215 - Certificate III in Health Support Services