Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to establish a planted area
- The planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars are identified according to the site plan.
- Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to planted area design requirements.
- Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers' specifications.
- Site hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented.
- Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored.
- A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
- Prepare the planting area
- Layout of services is recognised, depths checked against the site plan, and discrepancies are reported to the supervisor and the relevant authority.
- Earthworks are undertaken according to documented work procedures.
- Additives are selected and applied, as required, according to site conditions.
- The planting site is watered, where required, according to the planting method and enterprise work procedures.
- Positions of plants are marked out on site according to the plant establishment program.
- Debris and pollutants are removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner.
- Undertake planting operation
- All plants are inspected for health, vigour and well established root systems prior to being planted.
- Plants with major defects are returned to the supplier or set aside to be returned.
- Plants with minor defects are trimmed or treated to maintain health and vigour.
- Plants are planted with appropriate spacings as detailed in the plant establishment program.
- Planting methods comply with the growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars.
- Newly installed plants are provided with post-planting care.
- Pruning is undertaken, where necessary, according to the needs of the species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit.
- Review the plant establishment works
- The plant establishment program is reviewed according to enterprise work procedures.
- Plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential are identified, recorded and reported.
- Remedial action is undertaken to ensure all requirements of the plant establishment program are implemented.
- Complete establishment works