This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain a plant display.

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.

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

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. Prepare the display site	1.1 Prepare the display site as instructed 1.2 Select and use materials, tools, equipment and machinery 1.3 Identify hazards and report to supervisor 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Install plants	2.1 Place plants in the pattern specified by the plan 2.2 Choose accessories and materials specified in the plan
3. Maintain plants	3.1 Monitor the health of the plants to ensure they retain optimum appearance 3.2 Fertilise and water plants to maintain optimum health and appearance 3.3 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance 3.4 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display

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:

use hand tools and machinery for preparation of plant displays

interpret planting plans

calculate quantities of plants and materials

complete plant display in a timely manner

use fertilisers and chemicals for maintenance

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of plant display maintenance

common problems occurring with display plants

maintenance techniques for annuals and/or indoor displays

planting techniques for annual bed displays

remedial action required for display plants displaying health problems

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Prepare the display site	1.1 Prepare the display site as instructed 1.2 Select and use materials, tools, equipment and machinery 1.3 Identify hazards and report to supervisor 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Install plants	2.1 Place plants in the pattern specified by the plan 2.2 Choose accessories and materials specified in the plan
3. Maintain plants	3.1 Monitor the health of the plants to ensure they retain optimum appearance 3.2 Fertilise and water plants to maintain optimum health and appearance 3.3 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance 3.4 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display

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:

use hand tools and machinery for preparation of plant displays

interpret planting plans

calculate quantities of plants and materials

complete plant display in a timely manner

use fertilisers and chemicals for maintenance

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of plant display maintenance

common problems occurring with display plants

maintenance techniques for annuals and/or indoor displays

planting techniques for annual bed displays

remedial action required for display plants displaying health problems

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
Prepare the display site as instructed
Select and use materials, tools, equipment and machinery
Identify hazards and report to supervisor
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
Place plants in the pattern specified by the plan
Choose accessories and materials specified in the plan
Monitor the health of the plants to ensure they retain optimum appearance
Fertilise and water plants to maintain optimum health and appearance
Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance
Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPGD202 - Prepare and maintain plant displays

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