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

AHCNSY303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and maintain plant displays

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY303A - Install and maintain plant displays
Description This unit covers the process of the installation and maintenance work associated with plant displays and defines the standard required to: select suitable plants for a range of plant display purposes; undertake routine regular maintenance of plants in a display; identify symptoms of plant cultural problems; analyse cost benefit of replacing/reviving plants.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the process of installation and maintenance work associated with plant displays in a diverse range of situations, buildings and structures and a wide range of locations in urban and regional areas. Installing and maintaining plant displays applies to permanent, semi-permanent and temporary displays of plant life under a range of gardening, exhibition, visual merchandising, marketing and commercial leasing and hiring activities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
  • Access factors are assessed and recorded prior to installation.
  • Environmental parameters are assessed and recorded prior to installation.
  • Light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements are noted and light meter readings taken for interior installations and recorded.
  • Site conditions and constraints are analysed for plant suitability and results are recorded.
  • Plants are selected to meet the requirements of the site according to the results recorded.
       
Element: Install containerised and direct planted specimens
  • Materials, equipment and machinery required for the job are identified and scheduled according to a given plan or specifications.
  • Personnel required for the job are identified and scheduled.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented.
  • Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
  • Plants are installed securely, are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications.
  • Damaged or unnecessary material is pruned to enhance the presentation.
  • Plants are watered and fertilised as required according to enterprise policy.
  • The site is left in a clean and tidy state.
       
Element: Maintain plants
  • The symptoms of under and over-watering are detected and actioned according to the maintenance agreement.
  • The symptoms of low and high light intensity are detected and rectified.
  • The symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration are detected and the pH of the growing medium is measured where required and amended as required.
  • Insects, pests and diseases associated with plants are detected and controlled as required.
  • Appearance of plants is enhanced according to the maintenance agreement.
  • The cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants is determined in line with site requirements.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

select suitable plants for a range of plant display purposes

prepare a site for a plant display

create a designed display

undertake routine regular maintenance of plants in a display

deconstruct or knock down a plant display.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

select a range of plants used for displays

interpret plans and specifications, and product labels

calculate numbers of plants and materials

detect and control pests and diseases

identify symptoms of plant cultural problems

calculate rates of chemicals

determine spatial measurements of plantscape

analyse cost benefit

interpret test results as required

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

characteristics and attributes of a range of plants used for plantscaping

plant growth requirements

light and moisture tolerance/intolerance for common plant species

photosynthesis, respiration, nutrient uptake and growth rate for plants

acclimatisation techniques for plants

commonly occurring problems with plantscaping

options for remedial action.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Displays may include:

displays for merchandising

functions

annual bedding displays

herbaceous perennial displays

indoor presentations.

Plant displays may include:

containerised or direct planted installations.

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
Access factors are assessed and recorded prior to installation. 
Environmental parameters are assessed and recorded prior to installation. 
Light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements are noted and light meter readings taken for interior installations and recorded. 
Site conditions and constraints are analysed for plant suitability and results are recorded. 
Plants are selected to meet the requirements of the site according to the results recorded. 
Materials, equipment and machinery required for the job are identified and scheduled according to a given plan or specifications. 
Personnel required for the job are identified and scheduled. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls implemented. 
Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained. 
Plants are installed securely, are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications. 
Damaged or unnecessary material is pruned to enhance the presentation. 
Plants are watered and fertilised as required according to enterprise policy. 
The site is left in a clean and tidy state. 
The symptoms of under and over-watering are detected and actioned according to the maintenance agreement. 
The symptoms of low and high light intensity are detected and rectified. 
The symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration are detected and the pH of the growing medium is measured where required and amended as required. 
Insects, pests and diseases associated with plants are detected and controlled as required. 
Appearance of plants is enhanced according to the maintenance agreement. 
The cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants is determined in line with site requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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