Unit of competency Outline

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Plan a plant establishment program

Plan a plant establishment program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD402A
State Code
D7116
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
20/02/2013
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
20/02/2013
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of developing a plant establishment program and a relevant site plan and specifications, and defines the standard required to: develop a concept plan that reflects client needs, site factors and the growing requirements of plants; select the plant species and cultivars, and the required quantities of plant material and other resources; develop and document detailed site plan, specifications and quotation; detail on-site procedures for implementing the plan and maintaining the site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out preliminary planning activities for the plant establishment program
  • 1.1. Client preferences and requirements for the plant establishment program are understood and confirmed.
  • 1.2. The plant establishment site is assessed for legal attributes, biophysical factors, services and historical modifications.
  • 1.3. Research is conducted into plant species and cultivars, and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the plant establishment program.
  • 1.4. Environmental implications of the planned programs are identified and if necessary, reported to relevant personnel for further research.
  • 1.5. A concept plan that reflects client preferences and requirements, takes into account site factors and any identified environmental requirements, is developed and presented to the client for discussion and approval.
2. Determine requirements of the plant establishment program
  • 2.1. Plant species and cultivars that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the agreed concept plan are identified, and the required quantity calculated, costed, and availability confirmed with suppliers.
  • 2.2. Plant establishment procedures are selected consistent with the agreed concept plan, and according to the characteristics of available plant materials, the resources and equipment available, and the environmental factors affecting the success of the plant establishment program.
  • 2.3. Post-planting care is provided for according to client requirements, enterprise standards and site capabilities.
  • 2.4. Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for planting and post-planting care are identified, costed, and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.
  • 2.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the plant establishment program are identified; risks assessed and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines, costed and documented in the plan.
  • 2.6. Staged implementation and development are outlined, where appropriate, with access for future works provided for according to client, enterprise and site requirements.
  • 2.7. Timelines for preparations, planting and post-planting care are determined taking into account the needs of the plant species and cultivars, site conditions, and any other planning requirements.
3. Prepare and document the plant establishment program and specification
  • 3.1. Detailed plan, specifications and quotation are prepared based on the requirements of the plant establishment program, and presented to appropriate personnel and the client for acceptance.
  • 3.2. Scaled site plan is produced which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel according to enterprise standards.
  • 3.3. Detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the planting of the site and post-planting care of plants are developed and documented.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Establishment sites may include:
large-scale or broad acre woodlots
revegetation areas
parks and gardens
landscaped areas
recreational reserves
sports turf or recreational turf surfaces
commercial nursery, floriculture and production horticulture sites.
Plant species and cultivars may include:
exotic
native
endemic
evergreen
deciduous
conifer and palm trees and shrubs
turf
grasses
ground cover plants
bedding displays
aquatic plants.
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:
develop a concept plan that reflects client needs, site factors and the growing requirements of plants
select the plant species and cultivars, and the required quantities of plant material and other resources
develop and document detailed site plan, specifications and quotation
detail on-site procedures for implementing the plan and maintaining the site.
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
S3344 RTF4003A Plan a plant establishment program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ51 AHCPGD402 Plan a plant establishment program Unit of competency