Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCNSY204 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain indoor plants

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY204 - Maintain indoor plants
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for indoor plants.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to maintain indoor plants
  • Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor
  • Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • Select and use appropriate tools and equipment
  • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Maintain the growing environment
  • Access plants as directed
  • Transport tools, equipment and materials safely to comply with access requirements
  • Maintain watering system and adjust where necessary
  • Take light meter readings to ensure specified parameters are maintained
  • Check condition of media
  • Clean containers and growing site to ensure the aesthetic and hygiene standards of indoor plants are maintained
       
Element: Maintain indoor plants
  • Recognise common problems in indoor plants and rectify and report to the supervisor
  • Select and apply treatments to optimise plant health and appearance
  • Apply water in the quantity and method specified by the supervisor
  • Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance
       
Element: Complete indoor plant maintenance operation
  • Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds and perform cleaning procedures
  • Collect and dispose of or recycle waste to minimise damage to the environment
  • Clean and store tools and equipment
  • Record workplace information in the appropriate format
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to maintain indoor plants

1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.3 Select and use appropriate tools and equipment

1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Maintain the growing environment

2.1 Access plants as directed

2.2 Transport tools, equipment and materials safely to comply with access requirements

2.3 Maintain watering system and adjust where necessary

2.4 Take light meter readings to ensure specified parameters are maintained

2.5 Check condition of media

2.6 Clean containers and growing site to ensure the aesthetic and hygiene standards of indoor plants are maintained

3. Maintain indoor plants

3.1 Recognise common problems in indoor plants and rectify and report to the supervisor

3.2 Select and apply treatments to optimise plant health and appearance

3.3 Apply water in the quantity and method specified by the supervisor

3.4 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance

4. Complete indoor plant maintenance operation

4.1 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds and perform cleaning procedures

4.2 Collect and dispose of or recycle waste to minimise damage to the environment

4.3 Clean and store tools and equipment

4.4 Record workplace information in the appropriate format

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

Prepare for indoor plant maintenance activities according to instructions

inspect plant quality

measure quantities and calculate application rates

operate, adjust and maintain watering system

use a light meter

monitor and maintain health of indoor plants

maintain indoor plant environment

record workplace information

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of indoor plant maintenance

acclimatisation techniques for indoor plants

botany and physiology of indoor plants

common problems that may occur with indoor plants and their treatment

growth requirements of indoor plants

identification and characteristics of common indoor plants and their culture

light and moisture tolerance and intolerance for common indoor plant species

methods of disposing of waste to minimise damage to the environment

operations and maintenance of a range of irrigation and subirrigation systems used for watering indoor plants and displays

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to maintain indoor plants

1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.3 Select and use appropriate tools and equipment

1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Maintain the growing environment

2.1 Access plants as directed

2.2 Transport tools, equipment and materials safely to comply with access requirements

2.3 Maintain watering system and adjust where necessary

2.4 Take light meter readings to ensure specified parameters are maintained

2.5 Check condition of media

2.6 Clean containers and growing site to ensure the aesthetic and hygiene standards of indoor plants are maintained

3. Maintain indoor plants

3.1 Recognise common problems in indoor plants and rectify and report to the supervisor

3.2 Select and apply treatments to optimise plant health and appearance

3.3 Apply water in the quantity and method specified by the supervisor

3.4 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance

4. Complete indoor plant maintenance operation

4.1 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds and perform cleaning procedures

4.2 Collect and dispose of or recycle waste to minimise damage to the environment

4.3 Clean and store tools and equipment

4.4 Record workplace information in the appropriate format

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor 
Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 
Select and use appropriate tools and equipment 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Access plants as directed 
Transport tools, equipment and materials safely to comply with access requirements 
Maintain watering system and adjust where necessary 
Take light meter readings to ensure specified parameters are maintained 
Check condition of media 
Clean containers and growing site to ensure the aesthetic and hygiene standards of indoor plants are maintained 
Recognise common problems in indoor plants and rectify and report to the supervisor 
Select and apply treatments to optimise plant health and appearance 
Apply water in the quantity and method specified by the supervisor 
Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance 
Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds and perform cleaning procedures 
Collect and dispose of or recycle waste to minimise damage to the environment 
Clean and store tools and equipment 
Record workplace information in the appropriate format 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNSY204 - Maintain indoor plants
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCNSY204 - Maintain indoor plants

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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