Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain nursery plants

Maintain nursery plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY301
State Code
BAS24
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 nursery plants.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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 work
  • 1.1 Select and use appropriate materials, tools and equipment
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • 1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Monitor and maintain the nursery environment
  • 2.1 Monitor environmental parameters against the needs of the plants
  • 2.2 Alter environmental parameters, as required, to meet the needs of nursery plants and market requirements
  • 2.3 Service irrigation system components for basic operational use and repair or replace basic user serviceable parts
3. Determine daily water requirements
  • 3.1 Determine water requirements according to the needs of the plant and environmental parameters
  • 3.2 Apply water to meet the needs of the plant group
  • 3.3 Monitor water requirements of the plant
4. Promote plant growth by intervention
  • 4.1 Test potting media in production areas to ensure quality specifications are met
  • 4.2 Monitor the health of the plant
  • 4.3 Undertake plant interventions as required
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste with full consideration of the environmental implications
5. Complete work
  • 5.1 Clean and store equipment, tools and equipment
  • 5.2 Maintain records on all maintenance activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7083 AHCNSY301A Maintain nursery plants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT94 AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants Unit of competency