Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain plant displays. Plant displays can be permanent, semi-permanent and temporary displays of plant life under a range of gardening, exhibition, visual merchandising, marketing and commercial leasing and hiring activities.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Nursery (NSY)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Assess requirements for plantscaping |
1.1 Assess access factors impacting plantscaping and record prior to installation 1.2 Assess and record environmental parameters prior to installation 1.3 Note light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements 1.4 Take light meter readings interior installations and record 1.5 Analyse site conditions and constraints for plant suitability and record findings 1.6 Select plants to meet the requirements of the site |
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2. Install containerised and direct planted specimens |
2.1 Identify and schedule materials, equipment and machinery required for the job 2.2 Identify and schedule personnel required for the job 2.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 2.4 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.5 Install plants securely and in a manner that ensures they are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications 2.6 Prune damaged or unnecessary material to enhance the presentation 2.7 Water and fertilise plants as required 2.8 Leave the site in a clean and tidy state |
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3. Maintain plants |
3.1 Identify the symptoms of under and over-watering and rectify 3.2 Identify the symptoms of low and high light intensity and rectify 3.3 Identify the symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration and measure the pH of the growing medium where required and amend as required 3.4 Identify insects, pests and diseases associated with plants and control as required 3.5 Enhance appearance of plants 3.6 Determine the cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCNSY303A Install and maintain plant displays.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
