Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 12:57 AM AWST
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Specify plants for landscapes
Specify plants for landscapes
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM503A
AHCPCM503A
State Code
D7153
D7153
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit covers specifying plants for landscapes and defines the standard required to inspect and identify an extensive range of plants; determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose; evaluate and document the selection of plants; specification of replacement plantings; monitor and record quality control of selections; documenta report of the identification, evaluation and specification process.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a client brief
- 1.1. Client is consulted and a brief developed and agreed.
2. Determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose.
- 2.1. Site inspection is undertaken according to the client brief and legislative and regulatory requirements.
- 2.2. Planting area dimensions are estimated for the plant species or cultivar.
- 2.3. Species and cultivar selection is appropriate to the available dimensions of the aspect and the site.
- 2.4. Soil volume is proportioned to the size of plant in consideration.
- 2.5. Environmental conditions are considered and applied to the functional characteristics of the plant.
- 2.6. The existing soil is appraised for suitability as a growth medium appropriate to the plant species or cultivar.
- 2.7. Functional life expectancy of site and plantings is determined.
- 2.8. The selection of the plant is evaluated and the rationale for plant selection is documented.
3. Select plants
- 3.1. Plants are selected as per the client brief and their suitability for the intended purpose.
- 3.2. Plant function is determined for the precise location within the plan.
- 3.3. Recommendations are made for soil improvements in accordance with the plant species selected.
- 3.4. Species and cultivars are matched appropriately to the determined selection criteria for species specific characteristics.
- 3.5. Plant species or cultivars for replacement or new plantings are recommended.
- 3.6. Plant selections, selection criteria and notes on quality expectations are documented as specifications.
4. Specify plants
- 4.1. Criteria determined for size of stock selection are incorporated to the specifications.
- 4.2. Selection criteria for mature plants are evaluated against capability and availability of transplanted plants.
- 4.3. Final selections are assessed against the specified soil, site location and client brief and confirmed.
- 4.4. Selected plants are monitored for quality and quantities according to the specifications.
- 4.5. Materials, soils and growing media are monitored for quality according to the specifications.
- 4.6. Records of quality checks on delivered plants and product are documented.
5. Correlate and present a report
- 5.1. A report of the process is documentedand the correlated records are incorporated.
- 5.2. The client or organisation is presented with the report.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants may include:
the range of all plant species and cultivars.
Sources of knowledge may include:
reference books
photo collections
field guides
networking
internet
identified specimens
software programs
collaboration
electronic storage
taxonomic keys
drawings
herbarium collections
colleagues
botanical gardens
other readily available sources.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants may include:
the range of all plant species and cultivars.
Sources of knowledge may include:
reference books
photo collections
field guides
networking
internet
identified specimens
software programs
collaboration
electronic storage
taxonomic keys
drawings
herbarium collections
colleagues
botanical gardens
other readily available sources.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
inspect and identify an extensive range of plants
determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose
evaluate and document the selection of plants
specification of replacement plant plantings
monitor and record quality control of selections
documenta report of the identification, evaluation and specification process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access to a digital camera and an easy to use database is recommended for the delivery of this standard. Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
inspect and identify an extensive range of plants
determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose
evaluate and document the selection of plants
specification of replacement plant plantings
monitor and record quality control of selections
documenta report of the identification, evaluation and specification process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access to a digital camera and an easy to use database is recommended for the delivery of this standard. Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS23 | AHCPCM503 | Specify plants for landscapes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D518 | AHC50610 | Diploma of Landscape Design | Qualification |
| D519 | AHC50710 | Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management | Qualification |