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Recognise plants

Recognise plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM201
State Code
BAN27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants. Plants include desired species as well as weeds.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for plant recognition
  • 1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.3 Prepare resources and equipment for use in recognition activity
  • 1.4 Identify, select and prepare available processes for plant recognition
  • 1.5 Identify a range of desirable and non-desirable plants requiring recognition
2. Recognise specified plants
  • 2.1 Carry out a visual inspection of plants
  • 2.2 Recognise specified plants by their identifiable characteristics and name them
  • 2.3 Record brief descriptions of plant habits, characteristics and significant features
  • 2.4 Consult with others, browse the internet browsing, collect specimen collections, consult field guides and use workplace notetaking to assist with plant recognition
  • 2.5 Seek advice when necessary and where appropriate to assist with plant recognition
3. Update the reference collection
  • 3.1 Document information about plants and add to the reference collection
  • 3.2 Update reference collection as new plants are recognised
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7144 AHCPCM201A Recognise plants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS47 AHCPCM204 Recognise plants Unit of competency