What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in pottingon plants requires evidence that the trainee can prepare plants for pottingon prepare the potting media poton plants and provide the necessary after care

The skills and knowledge required to poton plants must be transferable to a different work environment For example a trainee pottingon ornamental plants must be able to poton vines in a production nursery after an induction period

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below the uses and application of different types of potting media basic plant physiology relevant to pottingon activities enterprise plants and their characteristics importance of hygiene and quality control when pottingon and handling potting media tool care and use common problems that may occur with pottingon plants in a controlled environment and their treatment methods of disposing of waste to minimise damage to the external environment

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:
1. the uses and application of different types of potting media
2. basic plant physiology relevant to potting-on activities
3. enterprise plants and their characteristics
4. importance of hygiene and quality control when potting-on and handling potting media
5. tool care and use
6. common problems that may occur with potting-on plants in a controlled environment and their treatment
7. methods of disposing of waste to minimise damage to the external environment.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to participate in teams and contribute to team objectives read and interpret enterprise work procedures and maintain required records measure out media components accurately

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:
8. participate in teams and contribute to team objectives
9. read and interpret enterprise work procedures and maintain required records
10. measure out media components accurately.

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Ideas and information relating to plant pottingon activities and problems encountered should be discussed with other members of the work team and the supervisor

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Enterprise work procedures such as a daily production schedule or potting plan should be consulted interpreted and applied to coordinate pottingon activities with further clarification sought from the supervisor where necessary

How are activities planned and organised

Materials tools equipment and work activities for daily potting up routines may need to be arranged before work periods and there may be some responsibility for coordinating work activities with other members of the work team

How can team work be applied

Pottingon activities may involve working with other members of a team to complete operations within the daily work routine

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mixing and testing media measuring volumes calibration and counting and tallying may all require mathematical application

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problems relating to pottingon tools and equipment workplace safety and other team members may arise that require corrective action or consultation with the supervisor

How can the use of technology be applied

Technology may be applied with the use of machines such as potting machines soil mixing equipment soil testing equipment and small tractors and trailers

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What workplace information may be relevant when undertaking potting-on operations?

What OHS hazards may be identified in the work area?

What tools andequipment may be required for potting-on activities?

What hygiene practices may be relevant to this standard?

What personal protective equipment (PPE) may be needed to carry out potting-on activities?

What media components may be required for the preparation of growing media?

What media specifications might be relevant to this standard?

What propagatedplants may require potting-on procedures?

How might plants be prepared for potting-on?

What criteria can be used to grade plants during the potting-on process?

What types of pots may be used during the potting-on process?

What OHS requirements apply to this standard?

What type of waste may be collected?

What records may be relevant to this standard?