Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
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
Parks and gardens (PGD)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for planting operations |
1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell the supervisor 1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit 1.3 Use and maintain tools and equipment for planting 1.4 Mark site out as directed 1.5 Control competing plants 1.6 Modify soil as directed |
2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting |
2.1 Excavate planting holes 2.2 Water trees and shrubs prior to planting 2.3 Confirm root ball is damp 2.4 Remove trees and shrubs from containers |
3. Inspect plants and report problems |
3.1 Inspect plant and root ball 3.2 Report dry, water repellent and loose root balls 3.3 Report the presence of symptoms of pests or disease 3.4 Apply root treatments as directed |
4. Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants |
4.1 Place plants in prepared hole 4.2 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil 4.3 Water plants to eliminate air pockets 4.4 Apply mulch as directed |
5. Complete work |
5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment 5.2 Clean and store all tools and equipment |
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 AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72