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Maintain indoor plants

Maintain indoor plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY208
State Code
OCS34
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for indoor plants, including preparing for work, maintaining the growing environment and plants, and completing plant maintenance operations.The unit applies to individuals who maintain indoor plants under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken with supervisor
  • 1.2 Recognise potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to minimise risks to self and others
  • 1.3 Collect appropriate tools and equipment for the task
  • 1.4 Fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task
2. Maintain the growing environment
  • 2.1 Access plants as directed and according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Transport tools, equipment and materials safely according to work instructions and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Check that growing media condition is fit for purpose
  • 2.4 Clean containers and growing site to ensure aesthetic and hygiene standards of indoor plants are maintained
3. Maintain indoor plants
  • 3.1 Recognise common problems in indoor plants, and report to supervisor
  • 3.2 Apply treatments to optimise plant health and appearance as directed
  • 3.3 Apply water where required, in quantity and method as directed and according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance
4. Complete indoor plant maintenance operations
  • 4.1 Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace procedures, and perform cleaning procedures
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 4.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Record and report indoor plant maintenance according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT71 AHCNSY204 Maintain indoor plants Unit of competency