Assessor Resource

AHCNSY202
Care for nursery plants

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

select and use appropriate tools and equipment

maintain nursery hygiene

Service, repair or replace basic operational irrigation system components and user serviceable parts

maintain nursery plants as instructed

check irrigation system performance

monitor environmental controls

recognise common problems in nursery plants

repair or replace user serviceable irrigation components

record workplace information

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of nursery plant care

botany and plant physiology as applies to maintaining nursery plants

common problems that may occur with containerised plants in a controlled environment and their treatment

daily water requirements of nursery plants

hygiene and quality control when tending nursery plants

principles and operations of irrigation systems used in nurseries, in basic terms

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

select and use appropriate tools and equipment

maintain nursery hygiene

Service, repair or replace basic operational irrigation system components and user serviceable parts

maintain nursery plants as instructed

check irrigation system performance

monitor environmental controls

recognise common problems in nursery plants

repair or replace user serviceable irrigation components

record workplace information

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of nursery plant care

botany and plant physiology as applies to maintaining nursery plants

common problems that may occur with containerised plants in a controlled environment and their treatment

daily water requirements of nursery plants

hygiene and quality control when tending nursery plants

principles and operations of irrigation systems used in nurseries, in basic terms

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor 
Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 
Select and use appropriate tools and equipment 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Service irrigation system components for basic operational use and repair or replace basic user serviceable parts 
Check irrigation system for functionality 
Monitor environmental controls to ensure specified levels are maintained 
Follow hygiene practices to minimise risk of contamination 
Apply fertiliser and other products as directed 
Remove weeds from pots as directed 
Apply water in the quantity and method specified 
Block and space plants as required 
Prune plants as directed 
Stake and tie plants as directed 
Provide feedback to supervisor on work completed 
Record workplace information in the appropriate format 
Collect waste and dispose of or recycle 
Clean and store tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNSY202 - Care for nursery plants
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AHCNSY202 - Care for nursery plants

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