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Maintain nursery plants

Maintain nursery plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY308
State Code
OCT94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain the nursery environment, determine water requirements and plant interventions that promote plant growth, and complete nursery plant maintenance work.The unit applies to individuals who maintain nursery plants under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select required materials, tools and equipment, and check for safe operation
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task
  • 1.5 Follow biosecurity practices applicable to maintaining plants
2. Monitor and maintain the nursery environment
  • 2.1 Monitor environmental conditions against the needs of the plants
  • 2.2 Adjust environmental controls to meet the needs of nursery plants
  • 2.3 Check and operate irrigation system components according to manufacturer's specifications and desired application
3. Determine and apply daily water requirements
  • 3.1 Determine water requirements according to plant needs and environmental conditions
  • 3.2 Apply water to meet the needs of the plant
4. Promote plant growth by intervention
  • 4.1 Monitor plant health and stage of growth according to end use
  • 4.2 Undertake plant interventions as required
5. Complete work
  • 5.1 Remove and dispose of waste according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Clean and return tools and equipment to required location
  • 5.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Record maintenance activities according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS24 AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants Unit of competency