SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED. SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Crop Production. OCCUPATION: Landscaping, Gardening and Urban Farming

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1 QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY Contents OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) 6th Floor, Building No. 10, GNG Tower, Sector 44, Gurgaon Haryana T: E mail: ceo@asci-india.com 1. Introduction and Contacts.. [1] 2. Qualifications Pack....[2] 3. Glossary of Key Terms [3] 4. OS Units.....[5] 5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS [21] 6. Assessment Criteria..[23] Qualifications Pack Assistant Groundskeeper SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Crop Production OCCUPATION: Landscaping, Gardening and Urban Farming REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q0805 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/ Introduction An Assistant Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining, protecting and enhancing grounds (for e.g. those used for outdoor games and athletic events), lawns, and other green areas. Brief Job Description: An Assistant Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining, protecting and enhancing grounds(for e.g. those used for outdoor games and athletic events), lawns, and other green areas. S/he is responsible for performing routine ground tasks including watering, ground maintenance, trail and pond maintenance, weeding, mulching, applying fertilizers, operating grounds equipment and assisting with cleaning various maintenance areas. Personal Attributes: An Assistant Groundskeeper must have the ability to prioritize tasks. He must possess decent communication skills and high physical stamina. Page 1

2 Job Details Qualifications Pack For Assistant Groundskeeper Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q0805 Job Role Assistant Groundskeeper Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 06/04/16 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 30/11/18 Occupation Landscaping, gardening and urban farming Next review date 30/11/21 NSQC clearance date N/A Job Role Role Description NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications Assistant Groundskeeper (also known as Assistant Groundsman) An Assistant Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining, protecting and enhancing grounds, lawns, and other green areas. 3 Class 5, preferably Not applicable Training (Suggested but not mandatory) N/A Minimum Job Entry Age Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) 16 Years Not applicable Compulsory: 1.AGR/N0815 Assist in preparation of the grounds 2.AGR/N0816 Assist in ground care and maintenance 3.AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace Optional: NA Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units Page 2

3 Definitions Qualifications Pack For Assistant Groundskeeper Keywords/Terms Groundskeeping Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Job Role OS Performance Criteria NOS Qualifications Pack Code Qualifications Pack Unit Code Unit Title Description Knowledge and Understanding Organizational Context Technical Knowledge Core Skills or Generic Skills Description Groundskeeping is the activity of tending an area of land for aesthetic or functional purposes; typically in an institutional setting. It includes mowing grass, trimming hedges, pulling weeds, planting flowers, etc. Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar businesses and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests. Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components. Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry. Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through analysis and form the basis of OS. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization. OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts. Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications pack. Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualifications Pack is assigned a unique qualification pack code. Unit Code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an N Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do. Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for. Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility. Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities. Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working in today's world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles. Page 3

4 Acronyms Qualifications Pack For Assistant Groundskeeper Keywords /Terms FYM NOS NSQF OS PC QP SSC Description Farm Yard Manure National Occupational Standard National Skill Qualification Framework Occupational Standard Performance Criteria Qualification Pack Sector Skill Council Page 4

5 AGR/N0815 Assist in preparation of the grounds National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about assisting in the preparation of the grounds for various activities Page 5

6 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0815 Assist in preparation of the grounds Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N0815 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Assist in preparing grounds for various activities Assist in preparation of the grounds This OS unit is about assisting in the preparation of grounds for various activities This unit/task covers the following: Assist in preparing grounds for various activities Assist in laying and maintenance of the turf Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. acquire an understanding of the size of the ground as per area, building, location PC2. assist in designing of the ground as per location, planning: square, rectangular, circular, oval PC3. select and use proper tools and equipment for preparing the ground PC4. prepare the ground with the required slope PC5. prepare the soil for laying the grass layer PC6. maintain flat surfaces or proper slope of the ground as per the requirement PC7. support in planning the drainage system for the grounds PC8. sow the required type of grass seeds, as per instructions PC9. remove the litter on the grounds on a regular basis Assist in laying and maintenance of the turf To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC10. lay the turf as per the requirement of the activity PC11. assist in maintenance of the soil conditions for the turf PC12. dress the turf with the required chemicals, as instructed, for prevention of diseases to the turf PC13. assist the groundskeeper in the regular inspection of turf PC14. water the turf on a regular basis, as per, instructions Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. job responsibilities/duties and basic operating procedures KA2. procedures used by the organization for preparing the ground KA3. procedures followed in the organization for laying and maintaining the turf B. Technical Knowledge The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. various kinds of ground laying techniques KB2. various kinds of grass and their properties KB3. various kinds of grounds and their slope requirement KB4. various kinds of soil types used in grounds Page 6

7 AGR/N0815 Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Assist in preparation of the grounds KB5. different types of drainage systems used in grounds KB6. tools and techniques used in laying and maintaining the grounds/turf KB7. method of laying and maintaining proper slope of the ground Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. write the information communicated by the groundskeeper SA2. write information relating to laying and maintenance of turf SA3. write basic information relating to designing of the ground B. Professional Skills Decision Making Reading Skills SA4. read information documents SA5. read the names of the grass seeds, chemicals and other routinely required items SA6. read the information on soil type used in laying grounds Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA7. listen to and comprehend the available information SA8. ask questions to supervisor and team members to clarify queries SA9. read aloud the general operations and plant protection measures SB1. decide on type of grass seed bed to be prepared and need for sand, FYM to be added SB2. decide on type of grass and turf to be used SB3. decide on quantity of chemical required for dressing the turf Plan and Organize SB4. plan, prioritize and organize the tasks assigned SB5. organize material required for the activities as per the instructions provided Customer Centricity SB6. develop rapport with other groundsmen and team members Problem Solving SB7. manage basic turf disease Analytical Thinking SB8. apply domain knowledge and experience to monitor and maintain tools and equipment used in groundkeeping Critical Thinking SB9. use common sense and make judgments towards groundskeeping operations Page 7

8 AGR/N0815 Assist in preparation of the grounds NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0815 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 06/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 30/11/18 Occupation Landscaping, gardening and urban farming Next review date 30/11/21 Back to Top Page 8

9 AGR/N0816 Assist in ground care and maintenance National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about assisting in activities related to the care and maintenance of the ground Page 9

10 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0816 Assist in ground care and maintenance Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N0816 Assist in ground care and maintenance This OS unit is about assisting in activities related to the care and maintenance of the grounds This unit/task covers the following: Carry out maintenance of ground and provide support in related activities Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Carry out maintenance of ground and provide support in related activities Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. dig areas for exposing weeds and insect pests to sunlight PC2. level area through application of FYM PC3. monitor proper slope for drainage of water from the ground PC4. carry out edging with hand shears and shimmers PC5. carry out weeding, trimming, mowing, watering and fertilizer application in ground on a regular basis PC6. carry out application of insecticides and pesticides as per the need, according to instructions PC7. assist in marking boundaries, tracks and other lines when the grounds are used for sports activities PC8. carry out hedge cutting, maintenance of shrubs, plants and trees The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA4. job responsibilities/duties and basic operating procedures related to maintenance of the ground KA5. procedures used by the organization for levelling of ground KA6. procedures followed in the organization for weeding, trimming, mowing, watering and fertilizer application B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB8. various kinds of weeds that could grow on grounds KB9. how to use hand shears and shimmers KB10. how to mark boundaries and other tracks according to instructions KB11. different types of drainage systems used in grounds KB12. techniques of application of insecticides and pesticides Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA10. write the information communicated by the groundskeeper SA11. write information relating to maintenance of grounds Page 10

11 AGR/N0816 Assist in ground care and maintenance SA12. write basic information relating to use of insecticides and pesticides B. Professional Skills Reading Skills SA13. read information documents SA14. read the names of the pesticides and insecticide used SA15. read the information on soil type used in laying grounds Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA16. listen to and comprehend the available information SA17. ask questions to supervisor and team members to clarify queries SA18. read aloud the general operations and plant protection measures Decision Making SB10. decide on type of grass seed bed to be prepared and need for sand, FYM to be added SB11. decide on type of insecticides and pesticides to be used SB12. decide on the type of tools to be used Plan and Organize SB13. plan, prioritize and organize the tasks assigned SB14. organize material required for the activities as per the instructions provided Customer Centricity SB15. develop rapport with other groundsmen and team members Problem Solving SB16. manage basic damages to the ground surface Analytical Thinking SB17. apply domain knowledge and experience to monitor and maintain tools and equipment used in groundskeeping Critical Thinking SB18. use common sense and make judgments towards groundskeeping operations Page 11

12 AGR/N0816 Assist in ground care and maintenance NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0816 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 06/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 30/11/18 Occupation Landscaping, gardening and urban farming Next review date 30/11/21 Back to Top Page 12

13 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about maintaining health & safety at the workplace. Page 13

14 National Occupational Standard AGR/N9903 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Maintain health and safety at the workplace AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace This OS unit is about maintaining health and safety of self and others co workers at workplace. This unit/task covers the following: Maintain a clean & efficient workplace Render appropriate emergency procedures Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Maintain a clean & efficient workplace Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and report all potential hazards to the supervisor PC2. identify work for which protective clothing or equipment is required and perform those duties in accordance with workplace policy PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants, etc. PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practices PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use PC6. dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace PC8. perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are followed closely PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger Render appropriate emergency procedures To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques Page 14

15 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills B. Professional Skills PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures. The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA2. general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KA3. personal protective equipment to be worn and how it is cared for the correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for your work KA4. the correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for work KA5. importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KA6. safe disposal methods for waste KA7. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. the risks to health and safety and the measures to be taken to control those risks in your area of work KB2. workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace injuries/illnesses KB3. basic emergency first aid procedure KB4. local emergency services KB5. importance of reporting accidents, incidents and problems and the appropriate action to take Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. mention the data which are required for record keeping purpose SA2. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner SA3. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports Reading Skills SA4. read instruction manual for hand tool and equipments Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned officer/stakeholders SA6. comprehend information shared by senior people and experts Decision Making SB1. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB2. identify need of first aid and render it accordingly Plan and Organize Page 15

16 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace SB3. schedule daily activities and drawing up priorities; allocate start times, estimation of completion times and materials, equipment and assistance required for completion. Customer Centricity SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers of the who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB5. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up optimum / best solutions Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB7. assess situation & identify appropriate control measures Critical Thinking SB8. take up his own work and learning Page 16

17 AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N9903 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 06/04/16 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 30/11/18 Occupation Landscaping, gardening and urban farming Next review date 30/11/21 Back to Top Page 17

18 Qualifications Pack for Assistant Groundskeeper Annexure Nomenclature for QP and NOS Qualifications Pack 9 characters [ABC]/ Q 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] Q denoting Qualifications Pack QP number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Occupational Standard An example of NOS with N 9 characters [ABC] / N 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] N denoting National Occupational Standard OS number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Back to top Page 18

19 Qualifications Pack for Assistant Groundskeeper The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: Sub-sector Range of Occupation numbers Agriculture Crop Production Dairying Poultry Animal Husbandry Fisheries Agriculture Allied Activities Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management Agriculture Industries Generic Occupations Sequence Description Example Three letters Industry name AGR Slash / / Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N Next two numbers Occupation code 01 Next two numbers OS number 01 Note: The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and future occupations in a segment Occupation numbers from have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any emerging segment in future Page 19

20 Qualifications Pack for Assistant Groundskeeper Job Role Assistant Groundskeeper CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES Qualification Pack AGR/Q0805 Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India Guidelines for Assessment: 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC. 3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, as well as the selected elective NOS/set of NOS. OR 3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, as well as the selected optional NOS/set of NOS. 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaulations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 6. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment. 7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/N0815: Assist in preparation of the grounds Assessment criteria for outcomes PC1. acquire an understanding of the size of the ground as per area, building, location Total Marks Marks Allocation Out Of Theory Skills Practical PC2. assist in designing of the ground as per location, planning: square, rectangular, circular, oval PC3. select and use proper tools and equipment for preparing the ground PC4. prepare the ground with the required slope PC5. prepare the soil for laying the grass layer PC6. maintain flat surfaces or proper slope of the ground as per the requirement PC7. support in planning the drainage system for the grounds Page 20

21 Qualifications Pack for Assistant Groundskeeper PC8. sow the required type of grass seeds, as per instructions PC9. remove the litter on the grounds on a regular basis PC10. lay the turf as per the requirement of the activity PC11. assist in maintenance of the soil conditions for the turf PC12. dress the turf with the required chemicals, as instructed, for prevention of diseases to the turf AGR/N0816:Assist in ground care and maintenance PC13. assist the groundskeeper in the regular inspection of turf PC14. water the turf on a regular basis, as per, instructions PC1. dig areas for exposing weeds and insect pests to sunlight PC2. level area through application of FYM PC3. monitor proper slope for drainage of water from the ground PC4. carry out edging with hand shears and shimmers PC5. carry out weeding, trimming, mowing, watering and fertilizer application in ground on a regular basis PC6. carry out application of insecticides and pesticides as per the need, according to instructions PC7. assist in marking boundaries, tracks and other lines when the grounds are used for sports activities PC8. carry hedge cutting, maintenance of shrubs, plants and trees AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and report all potential hazards to the supervisor PC2. identify work for which protective clothing or equipment is required and perform those duties in accordance with workplace policy Page 21

22 Qualifications Pack for Assistant Groundskeeper PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants, etc. PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practices PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use PC6. dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace PC8. perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are followed closely PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate Page 22

23 Qualifications Pack for Assistant Groundskeeper PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures GRAND TOTAL Page 23