Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate commercial lawnmowers to mow a lawn surface including preparation of site and equipment requirements, shutdown procedures and routine maintenance.
The unit applies to individuals who operate commercial lawnmowers to undertake routine work under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability.
No occupational 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. Prepare site to be mown | 1.1 Confirm site to be mown and identify potential hazards and risks including obstacles and fixtures 1.2 Implement safe working practices to manage risks including removal and replacement obstacles before and after mowing 1.3 Report abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site and existing grass surface |
2. Prepare equipment for mowing | 2.1 Select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery for site to be mown 2.2 Calibrate lawnmower and adjust to height according to manufacturer guidelines 2.3 Complete pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery 2.4 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements 2.5 Fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements 2.6 Erect safety warning notices during work periods |
3. Mow site surface | 3.1 Assess grass appearance and changes during mowing operations in line with requirements for the site 3.2 Match implements to the lawnmower according to manufacturers' specifications 3.3 Maintain continuous oversight of mowing activities including monitoring of hazards and risks 3.4 Identify environmental impacts associated with operation of equipment and minimise where possible |
4. Complete mowing and check lawnmower operation | 4.1 Conduct shut down procedures in line with workplace practices 4.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 4.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage in required format 4.4 Clean and store lawnmower and associated equipment in the required location 4.5 Maintain lawnmower use records in required format |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about workplace operations and products |
Writing | Use clear language, accurate industry terminology and logical structure to prepare lawnmower use records |
Numeracy | Calculate quantities of lawn mower fluids including oil and fuel |
Oral Communication | Use clear language to report abnormal conditions, changes to site appearance, malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage |
Navigate the world of work | Recognise and follow workplace requirements, including safety requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility |
Get the work done | Take responsibility for routine decisions about operating commercial lawnmowers and reflect on outcomes to identify effectiveness of decisions |
Range Statement
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Personal protective equipment must include: | hearing protection eye protection gloves safety footwear long trousers. |
Routine operational servicing and minor maintenance must include: | engine oil fuel cutting blades. |
Sectors
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)