Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Elements 

Performance criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Carry out preliminary planning activities for the plant establishment program

1.1 Consult with client and clarify preferences and requirements for the plant establishment program

1.2 Research plant species and cultivars; and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plant establishment program

1.3 Identify environmental implications of the planned program and, if necessary, report to relevant personnel for further research

1.4 Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account site factors and any identified environmental requirements

1.5 Present the concept plan to the client for discussion and approval

2. Determine requirements of the plant establishment program

2.1 Identify plant species and cultivars appropriate to the site and consistent with the agreed concept plan

2.2 Calculate and cost the required quantity and confirm availability with suppliers

2.3 Select plant establishment procedures that suit the characteristics of available plant materials, the resources and equipment available and environmental factors that would affect the success of the plant establishment program

2.4 Identify post-planting care requirements

2.5 Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for planting and post-planting care and confirm availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel

2.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop controls, estimate costs and documented in the plan

2.7 Outline staged implementation and development, where appropriate, and provide access for future works provided

2.8 Determine timelines for preparations, planting and post-planting care, taking into account the needs of the plant species and cultivars, site conditions, and any other planning requirements

3. Prepare and document the plant establishment program and specification

3.1 Produce a scaled site plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel

3.2 Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the planting of the site and post-planting care of plants

3.3 Prepare detailed plan, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the program, and present to the client for acceptance

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

AHCPGD402 Plan a plant establishment program Release 2

AHCPGD402 Plan a plant establishment program Release 1

Minor typographical error corrected

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.