SIFCBGM001 — Provide general grounds care
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What an assessment for SIFCBGM001 must cover
29 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Maintain grassed areas.
- 1.1Liaise with supervisor to identify and confirm the mowing height, pattern and distances from tree trunks and shrubs.
- 1.2Select, prepare and use mowing tools and equipment.
- 1.3Trim edges according to work requirements.
- 1.4Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.
- 1.5Dispose of grass trimmings and other waste.
2 Weed grassed and planted areas.
- 2.1Identify weeds to be removed.
- 2.2Select, prepare and use weeding tools and equipment.
- 2.3Prepare and administer weed treatments according to manufacturer guidelines.
- 2.4Remove and dispose of weeds using wastage disposal methods that prevent weed spread.
- 2.5Clean site according to workplace policies and procedures.
3 Water grassed and planted areas.
- 3.1Select, prepare and use watering tools and equipment.
- 3.2Apply water to grass and plants according to their health requirements.
- 3.3Drain, clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
4 Maintain plants in healthy condition.
- 4.1Apply fertiliser according to manufacturer guidelines.
- 4.2Treat dead, diseased and damaged plants as required after regular inspection.
- 4.3Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Performance evidence
- select, prepare, use, clean and maintain the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions and manufacturer guidelines
- maintain grassed and planted areas including: the application of fertiliser; the treatment and removal of weeds, and diseased and damaged plants; the watering of grass and plants; and clean up of the work site
- apply safe handling techniques for chemicals, tools and equipment.
- Evidence of performance of providing general grounds care on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.
Knowledge evidence
- tools and equipment used for general grounds care, including those for mowing, weeding and watering needs
- different weed types and associated treatment controls
- types and characteristics of annual and perennial weeds
- water and general health requirements of plants
- differences between chemical and non-chemical weed treatment controls
- federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations that impact on grounds maintenance
- environmental impacts in relation to general grounds care and minimal impact practices to reduce these, especially those that relate to resource, water and energy use
- environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substance, spoiled and diseased plant material and those that have a propensity to propagate weeds
- workplace policies and procedure in regard to carrying out general grounds care.
Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Questions about assessing SIFCBGM001
What does an assessment tool for SIFCBGM001 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFCBGM001 needs to address all 29 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SIFCBGM001?
Auditori pulls the current release of SIFCBGM001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.
Is the first assessment tool really free?
Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for SIFCBGM001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.
Can I check my existing SIFCBGM001 assessment instead of generating a new one?
Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of SIFCBGM001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.
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