Unit of competency Outline
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Identify plant specimens
Identify plant specimens
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM303
AHCPCM303
State Code
BAS86
BAS86
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
010903 - Botany
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect plant specimens and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.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. Inspect plant morphological characteristics
- 1.1 Observe morphological, tactile and sensory characteristics of the plant specimens
- 1.2 Record observations and characteristics according to workplace procedures
- 1.3 Identify the plant division by comparing plant specimen's characteristics with taxonomic classification
2. Determine status of health and effect on characteristics
- 2.1 Inspect the plant specimen for health conditions that affect plant characteristics
- 2.2 Recognise and record health characteristics indicative of plant that support identification
3. Identify the specimen
- 3.1 Use reference material to compare plant specimen's characteristics to taxonomic levels (categories)
- 3.2 Obtain and compare known images or samples to plant specimens
- 3.3 Analyse plant specimens for specific characteristics and identify to lowest level (category) of classification
4. Report on the process results
- 4.1 Compile observations and analysis of plant specimen's morphology according to workplace procedures
- 4.2 Record plant specimen's identity, observations, analysis and identifying characteristics according to workplace procedures
- 4.3 Report identification to client according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7148 | AHCPCM303A | Identify plant specimens | Unit of competency |