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

AHCPCM201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recognise plants

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPCM201 - Recognise plants
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants. Plants include desired species as well as weeds.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 for plant recognition
  • Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor
  • Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • Prepare resources and equipment for use in recognition activity
  • Identify, select and prepare available processes for plant recognition
  • Identify a range of desirable and non-desirable plants requiring recognition
       
Element: Recognise specified plants
  • Carry out a visual inspection of plants
  • Recognise specified plants by their identifiable characteristics and name them
  • Record brief descriptions of plant habits, characteristics and significant features
  • Consult with others, browse the internet browsing, collect specimen collections, consult field guides and use workplace notetaking to assist with plant recognition
  • Seek advice when necessary and where appropriate to assist with plant recognition
       
Element: Update the reference collection
  • Document information about plants and add to the reference collection
  • Update reference collection as new plants are recognised
       


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 for plant recognition

1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.3 Prepare resources and equipment for use in recognition activity

1.4 Identify, select and prepare available processes for plant recognition

1.5 Identify a range of desirable and non-desirable plants requiring recognition

2. Recognise specified plants

2.1 Carry out a visual inspection of plants

2.2 Recognise specified plants by their identifiable characteristics and name them

2.3 Record brief descriptions of plant habits, characteristics and significant features

2.4 Consult with others, browse the internet browsing, collect specimen collections, consult field guides and use workplace notetaking to assist with plant recognition

2.5 Seek advice when necessary and where appropriate to assist with plant recognition

3. Update the reference collection

3.1 Document information about plants and add to the reference collection

3.2 Update reference collection as new plants are recognised

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 resources and processes for use in recognition activity

identify desirable and non-desirable plants requiring recognition

recognise and describe plant attributes

describe specific handling requirements and growth requirements

use appropriate methods of research to assist with plant recognition

document and update information about identified plants

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of plant recognition

plant morphology and physiology as they relate to recognising plants

plant nomenclature

procedures for obtaining and providing advice and information about plants

plant recognition techniques

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. Prepare for plant recognition

1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.3 Prepare resources and equipment for use in recognition activity

1.4 Identify, select and prepare available processes for plant recognition

1.5 Identify a range of desirable and non-desirable plants requiring recognition

2. Recognise specified plants

2.1 Carry out a visual inspection of plants

2.2 Recognise specified plants by their identifiable characteristics and name them

2.3 Record brief descriptions of plant habits, characteristics and significant features

2.4 Consult with others, browse the internet browsing, collect specimen collections, consult field guides and use workplace notetaking to assist with plant recognition

2.5 Seek advice when necessary and where appropriate to assist with plant recognition

3. Update the reference collection

3.1 Document information about plants and add to the reference collection

3.2 Update reference collection as new plants are recognised

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 
Prepare resources and equipment for use in recognition activity 
Identify, select and prepare available processes for plant recognition 
Identify a range of desirable and non-desirable plants requiring recognition 
Carry out a visual inspection of plants 
Recognise specified plants by their identifiable characteristics and name them 
Record brief descriptions of plant habits, characteristics and significant features 
Consult with others, browse the internet browsing, collect specimen collections, consult field guides and use workplace notetaking to assist with plant recognition 
Seek advice when necessary and where appropriate to assist with plant recognition 
Document information about plants and add to the reference collection 
Update reference collection as new plants are recognised 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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