Specify plants for landscapes

Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 10:54 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCPCM503

State Code
BAS23

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (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

100

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and specify landscape plants in a range of industries to provide information and advice to a client or organisation.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Develop a client brief

1.1 Discuss and clarify the needs and objectives of the client
1.2 Identify purposes of the landscape and the client’s expectations
1.3 Establish the criteria for plant selection
1.4 Consult with client to finalise agreement of the brief

2. Determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose

2.1 Inspect the site and determine the planting area
2.2 Select species and cultivars for the size and aspect and the site
2.3 Consider and apply environmental conditions to the functional characteristics of the plant
2.4 Determine the suitability of the soil for the plants selected
2.5 Evaluate the selection of the plant and document the rationale for plant selection

3. Select plants

3.1 Select plants as outlined in the client brief and according to their suitability for the intended purpose
3.2 Determine plant function for the precise location within the plan
3.3 Make recommendations for soil improvements for the selected plant species
3.4 Match species and cultivars appropriately to the determined selection criteria for species’ specific characteristics
3.5 Identify plant species appropriate for the site
3.6 Research relevant reference sources
3.7 Recommend plant species or cultivars for replacement or new plantings
3.8 Document plant selections, selection criteria and notes on quality expectations as specifications

4. Specify plants

4.1 Evaluate selection criteria for mature plants against capability and availability of transplanted plants
4.2 Assess final selections against the specified soil, site location and client brief and confirm
4.3 Assess selected plants for quality and quantities outlined in the specifications
4.4 Check materials, soils and growing media for specified quality
4.5 Document records of quality checks on delivered plants and product

5. Correlate and present a report

5.1 Document a report of the process and incorporate the correlated records
5.2 Present the client or organisation with the report

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D7153	AHCPCM503A	Specify plants for landscapes	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCT57	AHCPCM511	Specify plants for landscapes	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BDB0	AHC50616	Diploma of Landscape Design	Qualification
BCW1	AHC50716	Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management	Qualification