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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess requirements for plantscaping
   • Access factors are assessed and recorded prior to installation.
   • Environmental parameters are assessed and recorded prior to installation.
   • Light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements are noted and light meter readings taken for interior installations and recorded.
   • Site conditions and constraints are analysed for plant suitability and results are recorded.
   • Plants are selected to meet the requirements of the site according to the results recorded.
2. Install containerised and direct planted specimens
   • Materials, equipment and machinery required for the job are identified and scheduled according to a given plan or specifications.
   • Personnel required for the job are identified and scheduled.
   • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented.
   • Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
   • Plants are installed securely, are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications.
   • Damaged or unnecessary material is pruned to enhance the presentation.
   • Plants are watered and fertilised as required according to enterprise policy.
   • The site is left in a clean and tidy state.
3. Maintain plants
   • The symptoms of under and over-watering are detected and actioned according to the maintenance agreement.
   • The symptoms of low and high light intensity are detected and rectified.
   • The symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration are detected and the pH of the growing medium is measured where required and amended as required.
   • Insects, pests and diseases associated with plants are detected and controlled as required.
   • Appearance of plants is enhanced according to the maintenance agreement.
   • The cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants is determined in line with site requirements.

Required Skills

Required skills

select a range of plants used for displays interpret plans and specifications and product labels calculate numbers of plants and materials detect and control pests and diseases identify symptoms of plant cultural problems calculate rates of chemicals determine spatial measurements of plantscape analyse cost benefit interpret test results as required use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning techniques active listening clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

characteristics and attributes of a range of plants used for plantscaping plant growth requirements light and moisture toleranceintolerance for common plant species photosynthesis respiration nutrient uptake and growth rate for plants acclimatisation techniques for plants commonly occurring problems with plantscaping options for remedial action

Evidence Required

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 plant display purposes prepare a site for a plant display create a designed display undertake routine regular maintenance of plants in a display deconstruct or knock down a plant 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

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Displays may include:	displays for merchandising functions annual bedding displays herbaceous perennial displays indoor presentations.
Plant displays may include:	containerised or direct planted installations.

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