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AHCNSY303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and maintain plant displays

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY303 - Install and maintain plant displays
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain plant displays. Plant displays can be permanent, semi-permanent and temporary displays of plant life under a range of gardening, exhibition, visual merchandising, marketing and commercial leasing and hiring activities.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.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: Assess requirements for plantscaping
  • Assess access factors impacting plantscaping and record prior to installation
  • Assess and record environmental parameters prior to installation
  • Note light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements
  • Take light meter readings interior installations and record
  • Analyse site conditions and constraints for plant suitability and record findings
  • Select plants to meet the requirements of the site
       
Element: Install containerised and direct planted specimens
  • Identify and schedule materials, equipment and machinery required for the job
  • Identify and schedule personnel required for the job
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Install plants securely and in a manner that ensures they are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications
  • Prune damaged or unnecessary material to enhance the presentation
  • Water and fertilise plants as required
  • Leave the site in a clean and tidy state
       
Element: Maintain plants
  • Identify the symptoms of under and over-watering and rectify
  • Identify the symptoms of low and high light intensity and rectify
  • Identify the symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration and measure the pH of the growing medium where required and amend as required
  • Identify insects, pests and diseases associated with plants and control as required
  • Enhance appearance of plants
  • Determine the cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess requirements for plantscaping

1.1 Assess access factors impacting plantscaping and record prior to installation

1.2 Assess and record environmental parameters prior to installation

1.3 Note light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements

1.4 Take light meter readings interior installations and record

1.5 Analyse site conditions and constraints for plant suitability and record findings

1.6 Select plants to meet the requirements of the site

2. Install containerised and direct planted specimens

2.1 Identify and schedule materials, equipment and machinery required for the job

2.2 Identify and schedule personnel required for the job

2.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.4 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.5 Install plants securely and in a manner that ensures they are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications

2.6 Prune damaged or unnecessary material to enhance the presentation

2.7 Water and fertilise plants as required

2.8 Leave the site in a clean and tidy state

3. Maintain plants

3.1 Identify the symptoms of under and over-watering and rectify

3.2 Identify the symptoms of low and high light intensity and rectify

3.3 Identify the symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration and measure the pH of the growing medium where required and amend as required

3.4 Identify insects, pests and diseases associated with plants and control as required

3.5 Enhance appearance of plants

3.6 Determine the cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants

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:

assess site conditions, requirements and constraints impacting plantscaping

select plants that meet the requirements of the display and chosen site

determine spatial measurements of a plantscape

identify and schedule materials, equipment and personnel to install a plant display

install plants securely to ensure accessibility for maintenance and ascetic requirements

maintain plants to meet their water, light and fertiliser requirements

detect and control pests and diseases

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of installing and maintaining plantscapes

acclimatisation techniques for plants

characteristics and attributes of a range of plants used for plantscaping

commonly occurring problems with plantscaping

light and moisture tolerance/intolerance for common plant species

options for remedial action

photosynthesis, respiration, nutrient uptake and growth rate for plants

plant growth requirements

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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. Assess requirements for plantscaping

1.1 Assess access factors impacting plantscaping and record prior to installation

1.2 Assess and record environmental parameters prior to installation

1.3 Note light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements

1.4 Take light meter readings interior installations and record

1.5 Analyse site conditions and constraints for plant suitability and record findings

1.6 Select plants to meet the requirements of the site

2. Install containerised and direct planted specimens

2.1 Identify and schedule materials, equipment and machinery required for the job

2.2 Identify and schedule personnel required for the job

2.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.4 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.5 Install plants securely and in a manner that ensures they are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications

2.6 Prune damaged or unnecessary material to enhance the presentation

2.7 Water and fertilise plants as required

2.8 Leave the site in a clean and tidy state

3. Maintain plants

3.1 Identify the symptoms of under and over-watering and rectify

3.2 Identify the symptoms of low and high light intensity and rectify

3.3 Identify the symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration and measure the pH of the growing medium where required and amend as required

3.4 Identify insects, pests and diseases associated with plants and control as required

3.5 Enhance appearance of plants

3.6 Determine the cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants

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
Assess access factors impacting plantscaping and record prior to installation 
Assess and record environmental parameters prior to installation 
Note light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements 
Take light meter readings interior installations and record 
Analyse site conditions and constraints for plant suitability and record findings 
Select plants to meet the requirements of the site 
Identify and schedule materials, equipment and machinery required for the job 
Identify and schedule personnel required for the job 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Install plants securely and in a manner that ensures they are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications 
Prune damaged or unnecessary material to enhance the presentation 
Water and fertilise plants as required 
Leave the site in a clean and tidy state 
Identify the symptoms of under and over-watering and rectify 
Identify the symptoms of low and high light intensity and rectify 
Identify the symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration and measure the pH of the growing medium where required and amend as required 
Identify insects, pests and diseases associated with plants and control as required 
Enhance appearance of plants 
Determine the cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNSY303 - Install and maintain plant displays
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