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Plan and maintain plant displays

Plan and maintain plant displays

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD302A
State Code
D7110
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
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of planning and establishing plant displays either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds and defines the standard required to: select suitable plants for plant display purposes; prepare plans for a plant display; plant or arrange plants for a plant display; maintain a plant display.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare plans for plant displays
  • 1.1. Display site is inspected for aesthetic, environmental and physical attributes.
  • 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
  • 1.3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures.
  • 1.4. Location and projected life of display are identified on the display plan.
  • 1.5. Plant types suitable for aesthetic effects, environmental and physical attributes are identified on the display plan.
  • 1.6. Actions, timelines and work organisation are identified on the display plan in consultation with the supervisor or manager.
  • 1.7. Availability of plants, materials and services for preparing the display are confirmed.
  • 1.8. Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the display plan and enterprise work procedures.
2. Select plants
  • 2.1. Plants selected are healthy and vigorous and comply with enterprise specifications for quality.
  • 2.2. Number and size of plants are selected according to the display plan.
  • 2.3. Plants selected display the ability to survive in the display position for the length of the display.
3. Place plants
  • 3.1. Plants are placed in a pattern specified by the plan.
  • 3.2. Accessories and materials are chosen as specified in the plan.
  • 3.3. Work is undertaken according to OHS requirements.
4. Maintain plants
  • 4.1. Health of the plants is monitored to ensure retain optimum appearance.
  • 4.2. Plants are fertilised and watered to maintain optimum health and appearance.
  • 4.3. Plants are replaced when no longer at optimum health and appearance.
  • 4.4. Rubbish, litter and decaying material are removed from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plant displays may include:
displays for functions
annual bedding displays
herbaceous perennial displays
indoor presentations.
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:
select suitable plants for plant display purposes
prepare plans for a plant display
plant or arrange plants for a plant display
maintain a plant display.
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
S3349 RTF3036A Plan and establish plant displays Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM12 AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays Unit of competency