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Recommend plants and cultural practices

Recommend plants and cultural practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM401A
State Code
D7149
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
14/11/2012
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/11/2012
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit covers the processes involved with recommending plants and cultural practices and defines the standard required to: document client preferences and site particulars; select plants in line with client preferences and suitability for the site; report recommendations to client detailing the types of plants chosen and their requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify client preferences and requirements
  • 1.1. Contact is initiated with the client when appropriate and according to enterprise customer service policy
  • 1.2. The purpose of the planting and cultural and environmental factors of the intended planting site are clarified and defined by gathering all relevant information from the client according to enterprise customer service policy.
  • 1.3. Botanical and common names are used to describe plants according to client preferences and requirements
  • 1.4. The client is informed of the enterprises policy on the provision of advice and customer service under law.
2. Select plants to suit specific situations
  • 2.1. Plants and their growth and performance characteristics that suit the specific situation are identified according to research and experiential awareness and enterprise guidelines
  • 2.2. Available plants are compared, assessed and evaluated according to sound problem-solving techniques and enterprise guidelines
  • 2.3. The best choice is determined, based on reasoned argument, appropriate evidence, sound principles, and enterprise customer service policy and industry standards.
3. Advise on plants for specific situation
  • 3.1. Performance characteristics and particular planting, cultural and maintenance requirements are clearly explained to the client according to enterprise customer service policy.
  • 3.2. The original supplier of the plant is referred to where necessary.
  • 3.3. Client requests for clarification or expansion are responded to by the use of attentive listening and questioning techniques according to enterprise customer service policy.
  • 3.4. Purchase options and availability of recommended plants are outlined according to enterprise customer service policy and industry standards.
  • 3.5. Recommendations are recorded and reports are made to the manager according to enterprise customer service policy.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants may include:
all plant species and cultivars.
Cultural factors may include:
the growth stage at which the plant is purchased
growth media and plant monitoring
weed
pest and disease control
irrigation and scheduling
drainage
application of nutrients
growth media management
canopy management.
Plant cultural practices may include:
practices relevant to maintenance activities in diverse environments and a varying ability to control the environmental parameters.
Research may include:
data from primary and secondary sources including:
field work and trials
research materials
published books
academic reports
industry reports
colleagues
computer software
internet
newspapers
photographic data
journals
industry publications
industry specialists and experts.
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:
document client preferences and site particulars
select plants in line with client preferences and suitability for the site
report recommendations to client detailing the types of plants chosen and their requirements.
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
S2759 RTC4024A Recommend plants and cultural practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM41 AHCPCM401 Recommend plants and cultural practices Unit of competency