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

AHCNSY305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare specialised plants

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY305 - Prepare specialised plants
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare specialised, unusual or rare plants in a production nursery or by other organisations, groups and individuals with a wide range of species and cultivars as the specialised plants or individual cultivars under production.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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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 treat specialised plants
  • Analyse customer requirements and clarify by market research or with a supervisor
  • Select specialist plants requiring treatment
  • Select treatments appropriate to the specialised plant as outlined by the production and marketing plan of the organisation, or by the individual entrepreneur
  • Determine the timing of the treatments according to the seasonality of the plant species and market considerations
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
       
Element: Implement treatments
  • Select, prepare and use materials, tools and equipment required for implementing treatments
  • Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Use treatments that meet the aesthetic requirements of the plan
       
Element: Maintain aesthetic appearance of specialised plants
  • Monitor the health and aesthetic appearance of the plant to ensure quality standards are met
  • Apply water according to plant requirements
  • Modify environmental parameters to ensure optimum growth of plant
  • Apply remedial or preventative measures to the plants to ensure they maintain their aesthetic appearance
       


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. Prepare to treat specialised plants

1.1 Analyse customer requirements and clarify by market research or with a supervisor

1.2 Select specialist plants requiring treatment

1.3 Select treatments appropriate to the specialised plant as outlined by the production and marketing plan of the organisation, or by the individual entrepreneur

1.4 Determine the timing of the treatments according to the seasonality of the plant species and market considerations

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

2. Implement treatments

2.1 Select, prepare and use materials, tools and equipment required for implementing treatments

2.2 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.3 Use treatments that meet the aesthetic requirements of the plan

3. Maintain aesthetic appearance of specialised plants

3.1 Monitor the health and aesthetic appearance of the plant to ensure quality standards are met

3.2 Apply water according to plant requirements

3.3 Modify environmental parameters to ensure optimum growth of plant

3.4 Apply remedial or preventative measures to the plants to ensure they maintain their aesthetic appearance

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:

estimate treatment and plant requirements, sizes and quantities and calculating ratios, proportions and application rates

organise and co-ordinate materials and equipment

implement plant treatments

meet quality standards for plant health and aesthetic appearance

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of specialised plant preparation

aftercare requirements of treated plants

characteristics of a range of potted plants commonly treated for special aesthetic purposes

different treatments which are applied to specialised plants to achieve desired aesthetic appearance

nursery industry best practice

optimum timing of treatments

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 treat specialised plants

1.1 Analyse customer requirements and clarify by market research or with a supervisor

1.2 Select specialist plants requiring treatment

1.3 Select treatments appropriate to the specialised plant as outlined by the production and marketing plan of the organisation, or by the individual entrepreneur

1.4 Determine the timing of the treatments according to the seasonality of the plant species and market considerations

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

2. Implement treatments

2.1 Select, prepare and use materials, tools and equipment required for implementing treatments

2.2 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.3 Use treatments that meet the aesthetic requirements of the plan

3. Maintain aesthetic appearance of specialised plants

3.1 Monitor the health and aesthetic appearance of the plant to ensure quality standards are met

3.2 Apply water according to plant requirements

3.3 Modify environmental parameters to ensure optimum growth of plant

3.4 Apply remedial or preventative measures to the plants to ensure they maintain their aesthetic appearance

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
Analyse customer requirements and clarify by market research or with a supervisor 
Select specialist plants requiring treatment 
Select treatments appropriate to the specialised plant as outlined by the production and marketing plan of the organisation, or by the individual entrepreneur 
Determine the timing of the treatments according to the seasonality of the plant species and market considerations 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Select, prepare and use materials, tools and equipment required for implementing treatments 
Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Use treatments that meet the aesthetic requirements of the plan 
Monitor the health and aesthetic appearance of the plant to ensure quality standards are met 
Apply water according to plant requirements 
Modify environmental parameters to ensure optimum growth of plant 
Apply remedial or preventative measures to the plants to ensure they maintain their aesthetic appearance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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