Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants, including preparing, inspecting and planting trees and shrubs and completing planting work.
The unit applies to individuals who plant trees and shrubs 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
Parks and Gardens (PGD)
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 planting operations |
1.1 Confirm tree and shrub planting activities with supervisor 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor 1.3 Prepare and use tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions 1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task 1.5 Mark out site as directed 1.6 Control competing plants as required |
2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting |
2.1 Water trees and shrubs prior to planting where appropriate 2.2 Confirm root ball is damp 2.3 Remove trees and shrubs from containers |
3. Inspect plants and report problems |
3.1 Inspect plant and root ball condition 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 Excavate planting holes 4.2 Apply soil treatments and amendments according to supervisor instructions 4.3 Place plants in prepared hole 4.4 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil 4.5 Water plants to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration 4.6 Install plant protection, stakes and ties as directed 4.7 Apply mulch as directed |
5. Complete work |
5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from site 5.2 Clean, maintain and store materials, tools and equipment 5.3 Report work outcomes and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor |
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 |
Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs |
AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs |
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