Estate Maintenance

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/615/8799
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about estate maintenance. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    State why it is important to carry out estate maintenance on a regular basis.

  • 1.2

    Describe different estate maintenance tasks relating to constructing, repairing or maintaining

    • boundaries
    • structures
    • surfaces. 
  • 1.3

    Outline estate maintenance tasks relating to habitat management.

  • 1.4

    Outline the health and safety considerations when carrying out estate maintenance tasks.

  • 1.5

    Describe safe ways to dispose of different types of waste produced when carrying out estate maintenance tasks.

2

Know about tools for estate maintenance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify the tools and equipment needed for different estate maintenance tasks.

  • 2.2

    Describe correct usage of different tools and equipment needed for a range of estate maintenance tasks.

  • 2.3

    Describe the procedures for checking condition of different estate maintenance tools.

  • 2.4

    Outline the reporting arrangements for any faults identified with tools, stating why it is important to report faults.

3.

Be able to carry out estate maintenance tasks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use correct procedures to carry out different estate maintenance tasks, including tasks relating to boundaries, structures and surfaces.

  • 3.2

    Select and use different estate maintenance tools correctly. 

  • 3.3

    Work in a way that is consistent with health and safety guidelines when carrying out estate maintenance tasks.

  • 3.4

    Use the correct method to dispose of different types of waste produced when carrying out estate maintenance tasks.