Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of the design and preparation of plant displays for special occasions and defines the standard required to: design a plant display according to client requirements and site limitations; select suitable plants for a range of interior/indoor or outdoor plant display purposes; document a design for plant display. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to contractors and staff engaged in the process of designing of plant displays in a wide range of locations and situations, buildings and structures and applies to permanent, semi-permanent and temporary displays of plant life under a range of gardening, exhibition, visual merchandising, marketing and commercial leasing and hiring activities. Designing plant displays requires detailed knowledge of plant selection and a sound understanding of design principles. Responsibility for the work of others installing and maintaining the displays may be required. |
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 the design concept plan |
1.1. Design concepts for the display are developed from the client brief. 1.2. Site/location is evaluated for aesthetic, environmental and physical attributes. 1.3. Time-lines for display are determined and incorporated into the plan. 1.4. Budget parameters for concept plan are clarified with client/manager. 1.5. Concept plan is developed using common horticultural conventions. |
2. Ensure compliance with the design plan |
2.1. Concept plan is presented to client and agreement reached on design. 2.2. Final design plan documentation is developed. 2.3. Plants and display materials are inspected prior to installation to ensure they meet required quality standards. 2.4. Plant display is inspected to ensure compliance with design plan. |
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 |
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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Displays may include: |
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Designs plans may include: |
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Plant displays may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Parks and gardens |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |