Assessor Resource

AHCPGD201
Plant trees and shrubs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted 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.

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 for planting operations

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell the supervisor

1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit

1.3 Use and maintain tools and equipment for planting

1.4 Mark site out as directed

1.5 Control competing plants

1.6 Modify soil as directed

2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting

2.1 Excavate planting holes

2.2 Water trees and shrubs prior to planting

2.3 Confirm root ball is damp

2.4 Remove trees and shrubs from containers

3. Inspect plants and report problems

3.1 Inspect plant and root ball

3.2 Report dry, water repellent and loose root balls

3.3 Report the presence of symptoms of pests or disease

3.4 Apply root treatments as directed

4. Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants

4.1 Place plants in prepared hole

4.2 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil

4.3 Water plants to eliminate air pockets

4.4 Apply mulch as directed

5. Complete work

5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment

5.2 Clean and store all 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.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare for planting operations

apply root treatments

excavate planting holes

inspect root ball condition

install plants

use tools and equipment for planting

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for planting trees and shrubs

basic plant structure and the physical and nutritional requirements of plants

botany and plant physiology as it applies to planting trees and shrubs

factors affecting the timing and method of tree or shrub planting

initial establishment needs of young plants

mulches and fertilisers

planting techniques relating to specific species

soil amelioration techniques

the effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions

the impact of planting activities on the surrounding environment

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 for planting operations

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell the supervisor

1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit

1.3 Use and maintain tools and equipment for planting

1.4 Mark site out as directed

1.5 Control competing plants

1.6 Modify soil as directed

2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting

2.1 Excavate planting holes

2.2 Water trees and shrubs prior to planting

2.3 Confirm root ball is damp

2.4 Remove trees and shrubs from containers

3. Inspect plants and report problems

3.1 Inspect plant and root ball

3.2 Report dry, water repellent and loose root balls

3.3 Report the presence of symptoms of pests or disease

3.4 Apply root treatments as directed

4. Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants

4.1 Place plants in prepared hole

4.2 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil

4.3 Water plants to eliminate air pockets

4.4 Apply mulch as directed

5. Complete work

5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment

5.2 Clean and store all 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.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare for planting operations

apply root treatments

excavate planting holes

inspect root ball condition

install plants

use tools and equipment for planting

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for planting trees and shrubs

basic plant structure and the physical and nutritional requirements of plants

botany and plant physiology as it applies to planting trees and shrubs

factors affecting the timing and method of tree or shrub planting

initial establishment needs of young plants

mulches and fertilisers

planting techniques relating to specific species

soil amelioration techniques

the effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions

the impact of planting activities on the surrounding environment

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
Identify work health and safety hazards and tell the supervisor 
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit 
Use and maintain tools and equipment for planting 
Mark site out as directed 
Control competing plants 
Modify soil as directed 
Excavate planting holes 
Water trees and shrubs prior to planting 
Confirm root ball is damp 
Remove trees and shrubs from containers 
Inspect plant and root ball 
Report dry, water repellent and loose root balls 
Report the presence of symptoms of pests or disease 
Apply root treatments as directed 
Place plants in prepared hole 
Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil 
Water plants to eliminate air pockets 
Apply mulch as directed 
Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment 
Clean and store all tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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