Assessor Resource

AHCPCM302
Provide information on plants and their culture

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements.

It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify the issue

1.1 Initiate contact with the client when appropriate

1.2 Assist the client in explaining the issue by using attentive listening and questioning techniques

1.3 Clarify the nature of the issue by gathering all relevant information from the client

1.4 Define the issue as closely as possible according to the amount of information gathered

1.5 Advise the client that expert advice may be required to assist them further with their issue

2. Decide on preferred solution

2.1 Identify and develop options and strategies using available in-house and online reference material, product information, own experiences and sharing collective workplace knowledge

2.2 Examine and evaluate options and strategies using sound problem-solving techniques

2.3 Determine the optimal solution based on reasoned argument, appropriate evidence and sound cultural principles

3. Provide the preferred solution

3.1 Explain the recommended solution, method of application and probable outcomes to the client

3.2 Refer to the original source of the plant and its cultural requirements where necessary

3.3 Respond to client requests for clarification or expansion by the use of attentive listening and questioning techniques

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:

develop product knowledge through research and access to in-house and online information

interpret information sheets, labels, horticultural literature, specifications and design symbols

investigate requests for information, identify and evaluate options, decide on a solution, and deliver recommendation and information to the client

select plants from a range of available stock lists

communicate with clients, work team members, supervisors, suppliers, contractors and consultants

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles of plant culture

broad range of plant species and their cultural requirements

duty of care in provision of advice and recommendations to retail, commercial and private clients

local plant suppliers, consultants, services, products and contractors

pest and disease symptoms, basic physiology and life cycle of pests and diseases, vulnerable plant growth stages, treatment thresholds, treatment products, effective application procedures and environmental implications

plant identification techniques, plant selection, plant physiology, habit and growth characteristics of the plants

soil characteristics particularly in relation to the local region

weed species, growth stages, treatment thresholds, treatment products, effective application procedures and environmental implications

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify the issue

1.1 Initiate contact with the client when appropriate

1.2 Assist the client in explaining the issue by using attentive listening and questioning techniques

1.3 Clarify the nature of the issue by gathering all relevant information from the client

1.4 Define the issue as closely as possible according to the amount of information gathered

1.5 Advise the client that expert advice may be required to assist them further with their issue

2. Decide on preferred solution

2.1 Identify and develop options and strategies using available in-house and online reference material, product information, own experiences and sharing collective workplace knowledge

2.2 Examine and evaluate options and strategies using sound problem-solving techniques

2.3 Determine the optimal solution based on reasoned argument, appropriate evidence and sound cultural principles

3. Provide the preferred solution

3.1 Explain the recommended solution, method of application and probable outcomes to the client

3.2 Refer to the original source of the plant and its cultural requirements where necessary

3.3 Respond to client requests for clarification or expansion by the use of attentive listening and questioning techniques

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:

develop product knowledge through research and access to in-house and online information

interpret information sheets, labels, horticultural literature, specifications and design symbols

investigate requests for information, identify and evaluate options, decide on a solution, and deliver recommendation and information to the client

select plants from a range of available stock lists

communicate with clients, work team members, supervisors, suppliers, contractors and consultants

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles of plant culture

broad range of plant species and their cultural requirements

duty of care in provision of advice and recommendations to retail, commercial and private clients

local plant suppliers, consultants, services, products and contractors

pest and disease symptoms, basic physiology and life cycle of pests and diseases, vulnerable plant growth stages, treatment thresholds, treatment products, effective application procedures and environmental implications

plant identification techniques, plant selection, plant physiology, habit and growth characteristics of the plants

soil characteristics particularly in relation to the local region

weed species, growth stages, treatment thresholds, treatment products, effective application procedures and environmental implications

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Initiate contact with the client when appropriate 
Assist the client in explaining the issue by using attentive listening and questioning techniques 
Clarify the nature of the issue by gathering all relevant information from the client 
Define the issue as closely as possible according to the amount of information gathered 
Advise the client that expert advice may be required to assist them further with their issue 
Identify and develop options and strategies using available in-house and online reference material, product information, own experiences and sharing collective workplace knowledge 
Examine and evaluate options and strategies using sound problem-solving techniques 
Determine the optimal solution based on reasoned argument, appropriate evidence and sound cultural principles 
Explain the recommended solution, method of application and probable outcomes to the client 
Refer to the original source of the plant and its cultural requirements where necessary 
Respond to client requests for clarification or expansion by the use of attentive listening and questioning techniques 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPCM302 - Provide information on plants and their culture
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPCM302 - Provide information on plants and their culture

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: