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Plan and maintain plant displays

Plan and maintain plant displays

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD308
State Code
ODV12
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
040105 - Landscape Architecture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and establish plant displays, including preparing, selecting, placing and maintaining plants either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds and completing work.The unit applies to individuals who plan and maintain plant displays under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for plant displays
  • 1.1 Confirm display plan requirements with supervisor or manager
  • 1.2 Inspect the display site for aesthetic, environmental and physical attributes
  • 1.3 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task
  • 1.5 Identify location and projected life of display
  • 1.6 Check site irrigation system
  • 1.7 Identify plant types suitable for aesthetic effects, environmental and physical attributes
  • 1.8 Identify actions, timelines and organise work, in consultation with supervisor or manager
  • 1.9 Confirm the availability of plants, materials and services for preparing display
  • 1.10 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to the display plan and workplace procedures
  • 1.11 Record display requirements
2. Select plants
  • 2.1 Select healthy and vigorous plants according to workplace quality specifications
  • 2.2 Select number and size of plants according to display requirements
  • 2.3 Select plants that display ability to survive in display position for length of display
3. Install plants
  • 3.1 Place plants according to pattern specified in display plan requirements
  • 3.2 Plant stock
  • 3.3 Select accessories and materials according to display plan requirements
4. Maintain plants
  • 4.1 Check irrigation system where applicable
  • 4.2 Monitor plant health
  • 4.3 Maintain plant display appearance, including weeding, dead heading and shaping
  • 4.4 Fertilise and water plants to maintain optimum health and appearance
  • 4.5 Replace plants where required
5. Complete plant installation and maintenance work
  • 5.1 Remove and dispose of or recycle rubbish and plant waste material
  • 5.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
  • 5.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM12 AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays Unit of competency