Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers specifying plants for landscapes and defines the standard required to inspect and identify an extensive range of plants; determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose; evaluate and document the selection of plants; specification of replacement plantings; monitor and record quality control of selections; document a report of the identification, evaluation and specification process. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the selection and specification of landscape plants in a range of industries to provide information and advice to a client or organisation in specialist roles within horticulture and applies in addition to the existing standards referencing plant selection in a general application across the industry sectors. This standard applies in wide application to urban and regional areas and in local government and legal contexts in the specification of plants in residential, commercial public open spaces and amenity areas. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop a client brief |
1.1. Client is consulted and a brief developed and agreed. |
2. Determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose. |
2.1. Site inspection is undertaken according to the client brief and legislative and regulatory requirements. 2.2. Planting area dimensions are estimated for the plant species or cultivar. 2.3. Species and cultivar selection is appropriate to the available dimensions of the aspect and the site. 2.4. Soil volume is proportioned to the size of plant in consideration. 2.5. Environmental conditions are considered and applied to the functional characteristics of the plant. 2.6. The existing soil is appraised for suitability as a growth medium appropriate to the plant species or cultivar. 2.7. Functional life expectancy of site and plantings is determined. 2.8. The selection of the plant is evaluated and the rationale for plant selection is documented. |
3. Select plants |
3.1. Plants are selected as per the client brief and their suitability for the intended purpose. 3.2. Plant function is determined for the precise location within the plan. 3.3. Recommendations are made for soil improvements in accordance with the plant species selected. 3.4. Species and cultivars are matched appropriately to the determined selection criteria for species specific characteristics. 3.5. Plant species or cultivars for replacement or new plantings are recommended. 3.6. Plant selections, selection criteria and notes on quality expectations are documented as specifications. |
4. Specify plants |
4.1. Criteria determined for size of stock selection are incorporated to the specifications. 4.2. Selection criteria for mature plants are evaluated against capability and availability of transplanted plants. 4.3. Final selections are assessed against the specified soil, site location and client brief and confirmed. 4.4. Selected plants are monitored for quality and quantities according to the specifications. 4.5. Materials, soils and growing media are monitored for quality according to the specifications. 4.6. Records of quality checks on delivered plants and product are documented. |
5. Correlate and present a report |
5.1. A report of the process is documented and the correlated records are incorporated. 5.2. The client or organisation is presented with the report. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to a digital camera and an easy to use database is recommended for the delivery of this standard. Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Plants may include: |
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Sources of knowledge may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Plants |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |