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Implement a plant establishment program

Implement a plant establishment program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD301
State Code
BAR49
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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 to establish a planting area
  • 1.1 Identify the planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars from the site plan
  • 1.2 Select appropriate materials, tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • 1.5 Select and use suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.6 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout work
2. Prepare the planting area
  • 2.1 Determine the layout of services, check depths against the site plan and report discrepancies to the supervisor and the relevant authority
  • 2.2 Carry out earthworks as directed
  • 2.3 Select and apply additives as required by site conditions
  • 2.4 Water the planting site where required
  • 2.5 Mark out the positions of plants on site
  • 2.6 Remove debris and pollutants from the site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner
3. Undertake planting operation
  • 3.1 Inspect all plants for health, vigour and well-established root systems prior to being planted
  • 3.2 Return plants with major defects to the supplier or set aside to be returned
  • 3.3 Trim or treat plants with minor defects to maintain health and vigour
  • 3.4 Space plants appropriately
  • 3.5 Use planting methods that comply with the growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars
  • 3.6 Provide newly placed plants with post-planting care
  • 3.7 Prune, where necessary, according to the needs of the species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit
4. Review the plant establishment works
  • 4.1 Review the plant establishment program as required
  • 4.2 Identify, record and report plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential
  • 4.3 Take remedial action to ensure all requirements of the plant establishment program are implemented
5. Complete establishment works
  • 5.1 Complete earthworks and surface finishes
  • 5.2 Remove waste material from the planting site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner
  • 5.3 Clean, maintain and store equipment, tools and machinery
  • 5.4 Record work outcomes and report to the supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7109 AHCPGD301A Implement a plant establishment program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU84 AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program Unit of competency