Application
This unit |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop a client brief | 1.1. Client is consulted and a brief developed and agreed. |
2. Determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose. | 2.1. Site inspection is undertaken according to the client brief and legislative and regulatory requirements. 2.2. Planting area dimensions are estimated for the plant species or cultivar. 2.3. Species and cultivar selection is appropriate to the available dimensions of the aspect and the site. 2.4. Soil volume is proportioned to the size of plant in consideration. 2.5. Environmental conditions are considered and applied to the functional characteristics of the plant. 2.6. The existing soil is appraised for suitability as a growth medium appropriate to the plant species or cultivar. 2.7. Functional life expectancy of site and plantings is determined. 2.8. The selection of the plant is evaluated and the rationale for plant selection is documented. |
3. Select plants | 3.1. Plants are selected as per the client brief and their suitability for the intended purpose. 3.2. Plant function is determined for the precise location within the plan. 3.3. Recommendations are made for soil improvements in accordance with the plant species selected. 3.4. Species and cultivars are matched appropriately to the determined selection criteria for species specific characteristics. 3.5. Plant species or cultivars for replacement or new plantings are recommended. 3.6. Plant selections, selection criteria and notes on quality expectations are documented as specifications. |
4. Specify plants | 4.1. Criteria determined for size of stock selection are incorporated to the specifications. 4.2. Selection criteria for mature plants are evaluated against capability and availability of transplanted plants. 4.3. Final selections are assessed against the specified soil, site location and client brief and confirmed. 4.4. Selected plants are monitored for quality and quantities according to the specifications. 4.5. Materials, soils and growing media are monitored for quality according to the specifications. 4.6. Records of quality checks on delivered plants and product are documented. |
5. Correlate and present a report | 5.1. A report of the process is documented 5.2. The client or organisation is presented with the report. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
identify and select an extensive range of plants common to the region select and appraise a wide range of soils and growing media conduct site inspections and site assessments evaluate plant selections use comparative techniques research multiple sources of reference material and taxonomic keys compile a database of plant specimens and characteristics monitor quality apply quality controls use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record complex workplace measures use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities. |
Required knowledge |
plant identification techniques ethnobotany, plant morphology, physiology, taxonomy and nomenclature soil characteristics particularly in relation to the local region soils appraisal techniques methods of data capture surface hydrology problem-solving techniques methods of quality control symptoms of plant pests and diseases basic physiology and life cycle of pests and diseases AS4419-2003 and AS4454-2003 specific legislation and regulations for horticulture and development relevant Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and regulations. |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following: inspect and identify an extensive range of plants determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose evaluate and document the selection of plants specification of replacement plant plantings monitor and record quality control of selections document |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Access to a digital camera and an easy to use database is recommended for the delivery of this standard. Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. | |
Plants may include: | the range of all plant species and cultivars. |
Sources of knowledge may include: | reference books photo collections field guides networking internet identified specimens software programs collaboration electronic storage taxonomic keys drawings herbarium collections colleagues botanical gardens other readily available sources. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Plants |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable