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Implement a plant establishment program

Implement a plant establishment program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD307
State Code
ODU84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas, including preparing, implementing, reviewing and completing plant establishment work, in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments.The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant establishment program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to establish a planting area
  • 1.1 Identify the planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars from site plan and specifications
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery required to implement a plant establishment program and check for safe operation
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.5 Maintain a clean and safe work area
2. Prepare the planting area
  • 2.1 Determine the layout of services against site plan and report discrepancies to supervisor and relevant authority
  • 2.2 Check and confirm site layout and plant stock against site plan and report discrepancies
  • 2.3 Prepare planting site according to site plan
  • 2.4 Select and apply additives as required by site conditions
  • 2.5 Mark out the positions of plants on site
  • 2.6 Remove and dispose of debris and pollutants from the site
3. Undertake planting operation
  • 3.1 Inspect all plants for health, vigour and well-established root systems prior to being planted
  • 3.2 Return plants with major defects to supplier or set aside to be returned
  • 3.3 Trim or treat plants with minor defects to maintain health and vigour
  • 3.4 Space plants appropriately
  • 3.5 Use planting methods that comply with growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars
  • 3.6 Apply water to planting site where required
  • 3.7 Provide newly placed plants with post-planting care
  • 3.8 Prune plants, where necessary, according to needs of species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit
4. Review the plant establishment works
  • 4.1 Review plant establishment program as required
  • 4.2 Identify, record and report plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential
  • 4.3 Take remedial action to ensure all requirements of plant establishment program are implemented
5. Complete establishment works
  • 5.1 Complete surface finishes including mulch
  • 5.2 Dispose of or recycle waste material from the planting site
  • 5.3 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
  • 5.4 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Record completed plant establishment program and report to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR49 AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program Unit of competency