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Recommend plants and cultural practices

Recommend plants and cultural practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM401
State Code
BAM41
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recommend plants and cultural practices. It applies to both sales staff in plant nurseries and garden centres and others in the amenity horticulture industries.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Identify client preferences and requirements
  • 1.1 Initiate contact with the client when appropriate
  • 1.2 Clarify the purpose of the planting and cultural and environmental factors of the intended planting site by gathering all relevant information from the client
  • 1.3 Use botanical and common names to describe plants
2. Select plants to suit specific situations
  • 2.1 Identify plants and their growth and performance characteristics that suit the specific situation using research and experiential awareness
  • 2.2 Compare, assess and evaluate available plants using sound problem-solving techniques
  • 2.3 Determine the best choice based on reasoned argument, appropriate evidence, sound principles and customer needs
3. Advise on plants for specific situation
  • 3.1 Explain performance characteristics and particular planting, cultural and maintenance requirements to the client
  • 3.2 Refer to the original supplier of the plant where necessary
  • 3.3 Respond to client requests for clarification or expansion by the use of attentive listening and questioning techniques
  • 3.4 Record and report recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7149 AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT81 AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices Unit of competency