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Identify and select plants

Identify and select plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM308
State Code
OFB82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and select plants to suit plant use and work site, including identifying commonly used plants, describing plants and explaining plant cultural requirements.The unit applies to individuals who identify and select 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. Identify commonly used plants
  • 1.1 Observe morphological, tactile and sensory characteristics of plant specimens
  • 1.2 Identify a variety of commonly used plant types in terms of function in the landscape
  • 1.3 Identify commonly used plants to a common name, genus, species and cultivar level
2. Identify plants based on growth and development
  • 2.1 Identify basic types, functions and structure of roots, stems, trunks and vascular systems
  • 2.2 Identify basic types, functions and structure of leaves, buds and meristems
  • 2.3 Identify basic types, functions and structure of flowers, fruit and seeds
3. Determine plant cultural requirements
  • 3.1 Refer to origins and cultural requirements of different plant types
  • 3.2 Explain growing conditions and their impact on plants and their performance
4. Identify and select plants to suit the plant use and work site
  • 4.1 Identify function of plant use within the landscape
  • 4.2 Identify site conditions related to plant use
  • 4.3 Identify and select plants based on their cultural requirements and growth habit
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State Code National Code Title Type
BJB0 AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture Qualification