Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare plans for plant displays
- Inspect the display site for aesthetic, environmental and physical attributes
- Identify occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards, assess risks assess and implement controls
- Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to procedures
- Identify on the display plan the location and projected life of the display
- Identify on the display plan the plant types suitable for aesthetic effects, environmental and physical attributes
- Identify on the display plan actions, timelines and work organisation, in consultation with the supervisor or manager.
- Confirm the availability of plants, materials and services for preparing the display
- Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to the display plan and enterprise work procedures
- Select plants
- Place plants
- Maintain plants
- 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 they are no longer at optimum health and appearance.
- Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display.