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Implement a plant establishment program

Implement a plant establishment program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD301A
State Code
D7109
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the installation and consolidation of planted areas as part of a horticultural, agricultural or land management tree and shrub planting program and defines the standard required to: determine plant establishment methods and requirements from plans, clients quotations or instructions; interpret planting plans and specifications for a planting project; inspect quality of supplied plants and take appropriate action; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; undertake planting work, review the work and take remedial action where required.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to establish a planted area
  • 1.1. The planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars are identified according to the site plan.
  • 1.2. Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to planted area design requirements.
  • 1.3. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers' specifications.
  • 1.4. Site hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented.
  • 1.5. Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored.
  • 1.6. A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
2. Prepare the planting area
  • 2.1. Layout of services is recognised, depths checked against the site plan, and discrepancies are reported to the supervisor and the relevant authority.
  • 2.2. Earthworks are undertaken according to documented work procedures.
  • 2.3. Additives are selected and applied, as required, according to site conditions.
  • 2.4. The planting site is watered, where required, according to the planting method and enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.5. Positions of plants are marked out on site according to the plant establishment program.
  • 2.6. Debris and pollutants are removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner.
3. Undertake planting operation
  • 3.1. All plants are inspected for health, vigour and well established root systems prior to being planted.
  • 3.2. Plants with major defects are returned to the supplier or set aside to be returned.
  • 3.3. Plants with minor defects are trimmed or treated to maintain health and vigour.
  • 3.4. Plants are planted with appropriate spacings as detailed in the plant establishment program.
  • 3.5. Planting methods comply with the growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars.
  • 3.6. Newly installed plants are provided with post-planting care.
  • 3.7. Pruning is undertaken, where necessary, according to the needs of the species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit.
4. Review the plant establishment works
  • 4.1. The plant establishment program is reviewed according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.2. Plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential are identified, recorded and reported.
  • 4.3. Remedial action is undertaken to ensure all requirements of the plant establishment program are implemented.
5. Complete establishment works
  • 5.1. Earthworks and surface finishes are completed to plan specifications.
  • 5.2. Waste material is removed from the planting site.
  • 5.3. Work outcomes are recorded and reported to the client or appropriate supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Species and cultivars may include:
exotic, native, endemic, evergreen, deciduous, conifer and palm trees and shrubs, ground cover plants, bedding displays, and aquatic plants.
Planting methods may include:
tube planting
hand or machine assisted planting of seedlings
planting of divisions, and transplanting.
Planting sites may include
large-scale or broadacre woodlots
parks and gardens
landscaped areas and recreational reserves.
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:
determine plant establishment methods and requirements from plans, clients quotations or instructions
interpret planting plans and specifications for a planting project
inspect quality of supplied plants and take appropriate action
conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
undertake planting work, review the work and take remedial action where required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3319 RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR49 AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program Unit of competency