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Maintain indoor plants

Maintain indoor plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY204
State Code
BAT71
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 maintain and care for indoor plants.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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 maintain indoor plants
  • 1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate tools and equipment
  • 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Maintain the growing environment
  • 2.1 Access plants as directed
  • 2.2 Transport tools, equipment and materials safely to comply with access requirements
  • 2.3 Maintain watering system and adjust where necessary
  • 2.4 Take light meter readings to ensure specified parameters are maintained
  • 2.5 Check condition of media
  • 2.6 Clean containers and growing site to ensure the aesthetic and hygiene standards of indoor plants are maintained
3. Maintain indoor plants
  • 3.1 Recognise common problems in indoor plants and rectify and report to the supervisor
  • 3.2 Select and apply treatments to optimise plant health and appearance
  • 3.3 Apply water in the quantity and method specified by the supervisor
  • 3.4 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance
4. Complete indoor plant maintenance operation
  • 4.1 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds and perform cleaning procedures
  • 4.2 Collect and dispose of or recycle waste to minimise damage to the environment
  • 4.3 Clean and store tools and equipment
  • 4.4 Record workplace information in the appropriate format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7082 AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS34 AHCNSY208 Maintain indoor plants Unit of competency