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Plan a plant establishment program

Plan a plant establishment program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD404
State Code
ODU48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and document a plant establishment program, including a site plan, work procedures, schedules, and specifications.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to design plant displays. 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. Carry out preliminary planning activities for plant establishment program
  • 1.1 Consult with client to establish preferences and requirements for plant establishment program
  • 1.2 Research plant species and cultivars, local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plant establishment program
  • 1.3 Identify environmental implications of planned program and, if necessary, report to relevant personnel for further research
  • 1.4 Develop a concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account site factors and identified requirements
  • 1.5 Present concept plan to client for discussion and approval
2. Determine requirements of plant establishment program
  • 2.1 Identify plant species and cultivars appropriate to site and consistent with agreed concept plan
  • 2.2 Calculate and cost required quantity and confirm availability with suppliers
  • 2.3 Determine plant establishment procedures that suit the characteristics of available plant materials, resources and equipment available and environmental factors that would affect the success of the plant establishment program
  • 2.4 Identify post-planting care requirements
  • 2.5 Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for planting and post-planting care and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel
  • 2.6 Identify hazards and assess risks in workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures, estimate costs and document in plan
  • 2.7 Outline staged implementation and development, where appropriate, and provide access for future works provided
  • 2.8 Determine timelines for preparations, planting and post-planting care, taking into account needs of plant species and cultivars, site conditions, and any other planning requirements
3. Prepare and document plant establishment program and specification
  • 3.1 Produce a scaled site plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel
  • 3.2 Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for planting of site and post-planting care of plants
  • 3.3 Prepare detailed plan, specifications and quotation based on requirements of the program, and present to client for acceptance
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ51 AHCPGD402 Plan a plant establishment program Unit of competency