Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for containerised nursery plants, including preparing for work, maintaining the nursery environment and plants, and completing plant maintenance operations.
The unit applies to individuals who care for nursery plants under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Nursery (NSY)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for work |
1.1 Confirm care activities to be undertaken with supervisor 1.2 Recognise potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to minimise risks to self and others 1.3 Select appropriate tools and equipment for the task 1.4 Select fit, and use personal protective equipment and clothing applicable to the task |
2. Maintain nursery plants |
2.1 Follow hygiene practices to minimise risk of contamination 2.2 Prepare and apply fertiliser according to work instructions 2.3 Identify weeds and remove from pots as directed 2.4 Block and space plants according to spacing requirements and instructions 2.5 Prune plants using the required tools and safe work practices and according to instructions 2.6 Stake and tie plants using the required materials and according to instructions |
3. Complete nursery plant maintenance operations |
3.1 Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace procedures 3.2 Clean, disinfect, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures 3.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures 3.4 Record and report nursery plant care and maintenance according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCNSY206 Care for nursery plants |
AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants |
Minor changes to application Major changes to performance criteria Foundation skills added Assessment requirements updated |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72