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Install and maintain plant displays

Install and maintain plant displays

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY303A
State Code
D7085
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
06/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of the installation and maintenance work associated with plant displays and defines the standard required to: select suitable plants for a range of plant display purposes; undertake routine regular maintenance of plants in a display; identify symptoms of plant cultural problems; analyse cost benefit of replacing/reviving plants.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess requirements for plantscaping
  • 1.1. Access factors are assessed and recorded prior to installation.
  • 1.2. Environmental parameters are assessed and recorded prior to installation.
  • 1.3. Light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements are noted and light meter readings taken for interior installations and recorded.
  • 1.4. Site conditions and constraints are analysed for plant suitability and results are recorded.
  • 1.5. Plants are selected to meet the requirements of the site according to the results recorded.
2. Install containerised and direct planted specimens
  • 2.1. Materials, equipment and machinery required for the job are identified and scheduled according to a given plan or specifications.
  • 2.2. Personnel required for the job are identified and scheduled.
  • 2.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented.
  • 2.4. Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
  • 2.5. Plants are installed securely, are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications.
  • 2.6. Damaged or unnecessary material is pruned to enhance the presentation.
  • 2.7. Plants are watered and fertilised as required according to enterprise policy.
  • 2.8. The site is left in a clean and tidy state.
3. Maintain plants
  • 3.1. The symptoms of under and over-watering are detected and actioned according to the maintenance agreement.
  • 3.2. The symptoms of low and high light intensity are detected and rectified.
  • 3.3. The symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration are detected and the pH of the growing medium is measured where required and amended as required.
  • 3.4. Insects, pests and diseases associated with plants are detected and controlled as required.
  • 3.5. Appearance of plants is enhanced according to the maintenance agreement.
  • 3.6. The cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants is determined in line with site requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Displays may include:
displays for merchandising
functions
annual bedding displays
herbaceous perennial displays
indoor presentations.
Plant displays may include:
containerised or direct planted installations.
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:
select suitable plants for a range of plant display purposes
prepare a site for a plant display
create a designed display
undertake routine regular maintenance of plants in a display
deconstruct or knock down a plant display.
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
S3327 RTF3020A Install and maintain interior plant displays Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP91 AHCNSY303 Install and maintain plant displays Unit of competency