Unit of competency Outline
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Specify plants for landscapes
Specify plants for landscapes
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM511
AHCPCM511
State Code
OCT57
OCT57
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a client brief, select and specify landscape plants, and present a report.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to specify plants for landscapes, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a client brief
- 1.1 Discuss and clarify client needs and objectives
- 1.2 Identify purposes of the landscape and client expectations
- 1.3 Establish plant selection criteria
- 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 planting area
- 2.2 Select species and cultivars according to the size and aspect of 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 and document plant selection and rationale
3. Select plants
- 3.1 Select plants according to client brief and 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 according to plant 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 and 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 with client
- 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 Record quality checks on delivered plants and product
5. Correlate and present a report
- 5.1 Gather and correlate records for client report
- 5.2 Document and present client report to the client
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS23 | AHCPCM503 | Specify plants for landscapes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA0 | AHC50422 | Diploma of Horticulture Management | Qualification |
| BHN1 | AHC50621 | Diploma of Landscape Design | Qualification |