Unit of competency Outline

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Support nursery work

Support nursery work

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY101A
State Code
D7078
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers supporting nursery work and defines the standard required to: apply safe work practices; apply correct plant handling techniques; plant, maintain and pack plants; and prepare, use and clean tools and equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for nursery work
  • 1.1. Required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment, with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling, and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
  • 1.4. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
  • 1.5. Nursery support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and workplace information.
  • 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Undertake nursery work as directed
  • 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed, and clarification sought when necessary.
  • 2.2. Nursery work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to nursery guidelines.
  • 2.3. Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
  • 2.4. Nursery policy, procedures and OHS requirements in relation to workplace hygiene practices, handling and disposal of materials are observed.
  • 2.5. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Store and stockpile materials
  • 3.1. Plant debris and waste material produced during nursery activities are stored according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 3.2. Plant debris and waste materials are prepared and processed in an appropriate and safe manner according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 3.3. Surplus materials are stockpiled for removal according to supervisor's instructions.
  • 3.4. A clean and safe work site is maintained while completing nursery activities.
4. Clean up on completion of nursery work
  • 4.1. Plants and materials are stored according to supervisor's instructions and OHS requirements.
  • 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and supervisor's instructions.
  • 4.3. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Support may include:
support of others undertaking nursery activities.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
apply safe work practices
apply correct plant handling techniques
plant, maintain and pack plants
prepare, use and clean tools and equipment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2716 RTC1006A Support nursery work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS77 AHCNSY101 Support nursery work Unit of competency