2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

208 I Subject Details
Aims & Objectives
This Unit of Competency is concerned with the development of teamwork in a
horticultural workplace_ Work is likely to be under limited supervision with checking
related to overall progress_ Responsibilityforthe work of others may be involved and
team coordination may be required_ Competencies are normally used within routines,
methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement is required in the
selection of equipment, work organisation, services, actions and achieving outcomes
within time constraints_
HRT427
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Prepare a landscape design
This Unit of Competency is concerned with the preparation of a landscape design. The
preparation of a landscape design is likely to be undertaken without supervision.
Responsibility forthe work of others may be involved. The preparation of a landscape
design requires a broad range of Level 3 skills and involves the application of
underpinning knowledge with depth in some areas such as plant selection, soils,
landscape design principles, drafting techniques, and communication skills_
HRT429
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Plan turf establishment
This Unit of Competency is concerned with the planning the establishment of
recreational and sports turf areas. Work is likely to be under limited supervision with
checking related to overall progress. Responsibilityforthe work of others may be
involved and team coordination may be required. Competency involves the application of
knowledge with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills. Competencies are
normally used within routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and
judgement is required in the selection of equipment, work organisation, services,
actions and achieving outcomes within time constraints.
HRT430
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Plan garden restoration works
This Unit of Competency is concerned with planning the restoration of gardens of
historical orcultural significance involving horticultural analysis ofthe garden site,
garden design and the preparation of maintenance plans. This unit is applicable to a site
that incorporates non-indigenous species. Planning of garden restoration works is likely
to be undertaken without supervision with only general guidance on progress sought by
higher officers. This unit involves the application of underpinning knowledge with depth
in some areas, such as plant recognition and selection, plant cultural practices and
garden design principles.
HRT431
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Promote plant health
This Unit of Competency is concerned with the promotion and maintenance of plant and
crop health. This is likely to be undertaken without supervision, with only general
guidance on progress. Responsibility for and limited organisation of the work of others
may be involved. Maintaining plant health at this level requires a broad range of Level 3
skills and involves the application of underpinning knowledge with depth in some areas
such as weed, pest and disease recognition and control, irrigation systems and
scheduling, soil management practices and plant nutrition requirements.
HRT432
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Manage and notify a chemical
spillage and/or leakage
This Unit of Competency is concerned with the management and notification of
accidental chemical spillages or leakages. Chemical spillage or leakage management is
likely to be undertaken without supervision with only general guidance on progress
sought by others. Responsibilityfor and limited organisation ofthe work of others
involved in the chemical spillage or leakage clean up may be involved. Management of
this type of event requires a broad range of Level 3 skills and involves the application of
general knowledge with depth in some areas, such as an understanding of a broad range
of horticultural chemicals and their management under these circumstances. This is
equivalent to the rural generic unit AG2011 CH Manage chemical spill/leakage and
AG2012CH Notify authorities.
HRT433
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Implement a propagation plan
This Unit of Competency is concerned with the implementation of a propagation plan.
The implementation of a propagation plan is likely to be undertaken without supervision
with only general guidance on progress sought by others_ Responsibilityforand limited
organisation ofthe work of others involved in an integrated pest management program
may be required. Implementing a propagation plan requires a broad range of Level 3
skills and involves the application of broad knowledge with depth in some areas such as
propagation techniques, plant varieties and cultivars, weed, pest and disease recognition
and control, and plant health requirements.
HRT434
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Supervise landscape construction
works
This Unit of Competency is concerned with the supervision of hardscape construction
and maintenance projects. Work is likely to be under limited supervision with checking
related to overall progress. Responsibility for the work of others may be involved, and
team coordination may be required. Competency involves the application of knowledge
with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills. Competencies are normally within
routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement is required in
the selection of equipment, work organisation, services, actions and achieving
outcomes within time constraints_
HRT435
Cost a project
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This unit describes the process of estimating labour and materials to cost a project.
Costing is likely to be under limited supervision from others with checking only related
to overall progress. Costing involves the application of horticultural knowledge with
depth in some areas and a broad range of horticultural skills_ Costing is normally done
within routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement is
required in the selection of equipment, work organisation, services, actions and
achieving outcomes within time constraints.
HRT436
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Conduct comprehensive inspection
of park facilities
This unit describes the comprehensive inspection and safety auditing of park facilities to
identify non-conformities with Australian Standards, Occupational Health & Safety
Standards and manufacturer standards_ Work is likely to be undertaken without
supervision with only general guidance on progress sought by higher officers.
Responsibilityforand limited organisation ofthework of others may be involved.
Conducting comprehensive inspections of park facilities requires a broad range of Level
3 skills and involves the application of underpinning knowledge with depth in some areas
such as asset auditing and management, Playground Safety Management Systems and
structural principles and practices.
HRT437
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Establish and maintain the
enterprise occupational health and
safety program
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002