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Plant trees and shrubs

Plant trees and shrubs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD201A
State Code
D7103
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of manual planting of trees and shrubs and defines the standard required to: carry out ground preparation; excavate planting holes; apply suitable tree planting techniques for the tree species; inspect root ball quality; apply a range of treatments; apply post planting applications; monitor and record plantings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for planting operations
  • 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures.
  • 1.3. Tools and equipment for planting are used according to directions.
  • 1.4. Site is marked out according to planting plan and according to directions.
  • 1.5. Competing plants are controlled.
  • 1.6. Soil is modified according to directions.
2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting
  • 2.1. Planting holes are excavated according to the needs of the plant.
  • 2.2. Trees and shrubs are watered prior to planting.
  • 2.3. Root ball is verified to be damp.
  • 2.4. Trees and shrubs are removed from containers.
3. Inspect plants and report problems
  • 3.1. Plant and root ball are inspected
  • 3.2. Dry, water repellent and loose root balls are reported to the supervisor.
  • 3.3. Presence of symptoms of pests or disease is reported to the supervisor.
  • 3.4. Root treatments are applied according to directions.
4. Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants
  • 4.1. Plants are placed in hole.
  • 4.2. Planting hole is back-filled and soil consolidated.
  • 4.3. Plants are watered in where required to eliminate air pockets.
  • 4.4. Apply mulch as directed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants may include:
trees, shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
Planting may include:
all plant installations and planting activities in parks and gardens
domestic and commercial landscapes
sporting facilities
planting of windbreaks and shelter belts
programmed environmental maintenance
rehabilitation of natural areas
reversal of environmental degradation.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
carry out ground preparation
excavate planting holes
apply suitable tree planting techniques for the tree species
inspect root ball quality
apply a range of treatments
apply post planting applications
monitor and record plantings.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2724 RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP80 AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs Unit of competency