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Recommend plants and cultural practices

Recommend plants and cultural practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM404
State Code
OCT81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify client preferences and requirements, and select and advise on plants for specific situations.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to recommending plants and cultural practices. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify client preferences and requirements
  • 1.1 Use interpersonal skills to engage client and identify needs
  • 1.2 Confirm with the client the purpose of the planting, and cultural and environmental factors of the intended planting site
  • 1.3 Use botanical and common names to describe plants
2. Select plants to suit specific situations
  • 2.1 Research plants and their growth and performance characteristics that suit the specific situation, using authoritative sources
  • 2.2 Research local workplace and district requirements for planting site
  • 2.3 Use problem-solving techniques to compare, assess and evaluate available plants
  • 2.4 Determine the best choice based on reasoned argument, appropriate evidence, sound principles and client needs
3. Advise on plants for specific situation
  • 3.1 Explain performance characteristics and particular planting, cultural and maintenance requirements to the client
  • 3.2 Address client concerns and questions and refer to the original supplier of the plant where necessary
  • 3.3 Record and report cultural practice recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM41 AHCPCM401 Recommend plants and cultural practices Unit of competency