Range of Variables The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
What does the term plantscaping refer to in terms of this standard? | The term plantscaping refers to interior landscaping, and includes the design and installation of containerised and in-ground plants to enhance the interior landscape of businesses, offices, hotels, hospitals, schools, houses, shopping malls and other public buildings. In addition, plantscapes may be used to create privacy screens, direct traffic, create a relaxing atmosphere, highlight a special occasion, and improve air quality of the internal landscape. |
What access factors need to be considered when assessing interior spaces? | Access factors include time constraints, parking restrictions, stairs and level changes, watering facilities, room surface finishes, work areas, lift size, equipment needed, loading bay (walls, floor, furnishings), spatial volume and room use. |
What environmental parameters may need to be assessed? | Room temperature range, cooling, heating, air circulation and ventilation, humidity, drainage and traffic patterns. |
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What type of light sources may be used in the interior plantscape? | Light sources may include natural, incandescent, fluorescent and metal halide lights. |
What growing conditions and constraints may need to be analysed? | Growing conditions and constraints may include possible plant pests and diseases; growing media and water conditions; available light, spatial volume and room use. |
What is the difference between containerised and direct planted specimens? | Containerised specimens may be portable or fixed pots/decorative containers, and may include live plants (which may be subirrigated), preserved plants and replica plants, whereas direct planted specimens include in-ground specimens and may include irrigated projects. |
What materials, equipment and machinery might be required to install plantscapes? | Materials, equipment and machinery may include growing media, fertilisers, fungicides, insecticides, climate controlled trucks, cranes, pulley systems, trolleys, sack trucks, shovels, trowels, secateurs, hand tools, cleaning equipment, sprayers, water spray containers, plant supports, ties, pots, decorative containers, accessories and rubbish bins. |
What OHS hazards may be associated with the installation of plantscapes? | Hazards may include disturbance or interruption of services, chemicals, manual handling, moving machinery and machinery parts, uneven surfaces and personnel. |
What safety equipment may be required? | Safety equipment may include signage and barriers. |
What PPE may be required to install plantscapes? | PPE may include boots, overalls, gloves, goggles, respirator or face mask, and hard hat. |
What methods may be employed to water interior plantscapes? | Watering methods may include surface irrigation, sub surface irrigation, hand-watering and spraying. |
What symptoms may indicate that plants are suffering from under and over-watering? | Symptoms of over-watering may include die back on leaf tips, rotting corms, dropping leaves, water logged growing media, or excess overflow in trays. Symptoms of under-watering may include general dehydration, curling leaves, leaf loss or dry growing media. |
What symptoms may indicate that plants are suffering from the effects of low and high light intensity? | Symptoms of low light intensity may include yellowing of leaves, drawn growth, elongated, more prone to pests and diseases. Symptoms of high light intensity may include yellowing or burning of leaves, plant stress or dehydration. |
What symptoms may indicate that the plants are suffering from low and high fertiliser concentration? | Symptoms may include yellow lower leaves; discoloured, stunted, mottled or yellow new leaves, wilting, leaf drop, or failure to flower. |
What common insects, pests and diseases associated with indoor plants may need to be detected and controlled? | Common insects, pests and diseases associated with indoor plants may include beetles, mites, borers, thrips, weevils, mealy bug, scale, powdery mildew, root rot and crown rot. |
How might the appearance of interior plants be enhanced? | Enhancement of interior plants may include, pruning, trimming, brading, cleaning, waxing, training, cleaning and polishing accessories. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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