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

Competence in designing plant displays requires evidence that a person can plan and document a display to incorporate the aesthetic environmental and physical attributes of the site determine appropriate timelines for the process choose appropriate plants and materials and supervise the installation and maintenance

The skills and knowledge required to design the display must be transferable to a different work environment For example it must be evident that a display could be set up in a garden office shopping complex or other site with varying aesthetic environmental and physical attributes

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

site evaluation techniques

principles of garden design

characteristics of a range of plants used in plant displays

growth and maintenance requirements of plants in natural and artificial environments

botanical names and classification of a range of plants commonly used in plant displays

processes and techniques for preparing costing and documenting plans for plant displays

industry codes of practice

horticultural conventions for design plans

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

communicate in writing and document plans to supervisors and clients

calculate cost of materials and installation of display

estimate quantities of materials required

communicate orally for presenting information to and negotiating with managementclients

research and analyse information about plant and materials specifications cultural requirements and environmental requirements

evaluate siteslocations to determine the effect of aesthetic environmental and physical attributes on nature of display

use computer assisted design packages

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

Information about site evaluation design options plantings and construction details should be communicated with managementclient in both written and oral presentation There is likely to be negotiation between the designer and managementclient to achieve objectives

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Some information may need to be researched or obtained from suppliers or clients Information addressing the specific requirements of the design should be analysed and outcomes discussed with managementclient and other members of the work team Information documenting details of the design should be organised and presented as a scaled sitelocation plan with written planting schedule and construction details

How are activities planned and organised

The planning and design process should proceed in an orderly and efficient manner Timely and appropriate information needs to be available for decisionmaking The design plan should reflect the activities required to implement the display

How can team work be applied

Designing plant displays may involve working with other members of a team to complete and achieve the program outcomes

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical concepts may be used to calculate areas project resources and program costs and measure distances

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problems relating to client preferences and requirements site limitations availability of materials workplace safety team members inclement weather or services may arise during the design installation and maintenance of the display

How can the use of technology be applied

Technology may be required to record store and communicate information It may also be used to research relevant information and obtain and analyse data from sitelocation evaluation

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 types of concepts may be required by customers?

What types of plant displays may be relevant to this standard?

What aestheticattributes may impact on the display plan?

What environmentalattributes may impact on the display plan?

What physicalattributes may impact on the display plan?

What time-lines need to be considered when planning a display?

What common horticultural conventions should be incorporated in the display plan?

What plant characteristics may need to be considered when selecting plants for the display?

What accessories might be relevant for display purposes?

What quality standards may apply to the selection of plants and materials?

What might be involved in the maintenance of the display?

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?