Unit of competency Outline

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Care for nursery plants

Care for nursery plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY202
State Code
BAQ20
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for containerised nursery plants.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context. 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. Prepare to work
  • 1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate tools and equipment
  • 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Maintain the nursery environment
  • 2.1 Service irrigation system components for basic operational use and repair or replace basic user serviceable parts
  • 2.2 Check irrigation system for functionality
  • 2.3 Monitor environmental controls to ensure specified levels are maintained
  • 2.4 Follow hygiene practices to minimise risk of contamination
3. Maintain nursery plants
  • 3.1 Apply fertiliser and other products as directed
  • 3.2 Remove weeds from pots as directed
  • 3.3 Apply water in the quantity and method specified
  • 3.4 Block and space plants as required
  • 3.5 Prune plants as directed
  • 3.6 Stake and tie plants as directed
  • 3.7 Provide feedback to supervisor on work completed
4. Complete nursery plant maintenance operation
  • 4.1 Record workplace information in the appropriate format
  • 4.2 Collect waste and dispose of or recycle
  • 4.3 Clean and store tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7080 AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT92 AHCNSY206 Care for nursery plants Unit of competency