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Plant trees and shrubs

Plant trees and shrubs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD201
State Code
BAP80
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 manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted 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 for planting operations
  • 1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell the supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
  • 1.3 Use and maintain tools and equipment for planting
  • 1.4 Mark site out as directed
  • 1.5 Control competing plants
  • 1.6 Modify soil as directed
2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting
  • 2.1 Excavate planting holes
  • 2.2 Water trees and shrubs prior to planting
  • 2.3 Confirm root ball is damp
  • 2.4 Remove trees and shrubs from containers
3. Inspect plants and report problems
  • 3.1 Inspect plant and root ball
  • 3.2 Report dry, water repellent and loose root balls
  • 3.3 Report the presence of symptoms of pests or disease
  • 3.4 Apply root treatments as directed
4. Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants
  • 4.1 Place plants in prepared hole
  • 4.2 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil
  • 4.3 Water plants to eliminate air pockets
  • 4.4 Apply mulch as directed
5. Complete work
  • 5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment
  • 5.2 Clean and store all tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7103 AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV19 AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs Unit of competency