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AHCPGD202A
Prepare and maintain plant displays

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to the process of preparing and maintaining plant displays.

This unit covers the process of preparing and maintaining plant displays and defines the standard required to: select suitable plants for a range of display purposes; prepare a site for a plant display; plant or arrange plants for a plant display; maintain plants in a display.

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

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

select suitable plants for a range of display purposes

prepare a site for a plant display

plant or arrange plants for a plant display

maintain plants in a display.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Required skills

communicate with work team members, supervisors, suppliers and customers

use hand tools and machinery associated with the preparation of plant displays

use fertilisers and chemicals associated with plant maintenance

interpret planting plans

calculate quantities of plants and materials

effectively complete plant display in a timely manner

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

planting techniques for annual bed displays

maintenance techniques for annuals and/or indoor displays

common problems occurring with display plants

remedial action required for display plants displaying health problems.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Displays may include:

displays for functions

annual bedding displays

herbaceous perennial displays

indoor presentations.

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
The plant display site is prepared according to instructions. 
Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are used according and enterprise work procedures. 
Suitable personal safety equipment is selected and used. 
Plants are placed in the pattern specified by the plan. 
Accessories and materials chosen are as specified in the plan. 
Work is undertaken according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 
Health of the plants is monitored to ensure they retain optimum appearance. 
Plants are fertilised and watered to maintain optimum health and appearance. 
Plants are replaced when no longer at optimum health and appearance. 
Rubbish, litter and decaying material are removed from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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