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

AHCPGD301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement a plant establishment program

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPGD301 - Implement a plant establishment program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments.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 establish a planting area
  • Identify the planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars from the site plan
  • Select appropriate materials, tools, equipment and machinery
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • Select and use suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout work
       
Element: Prepare the planting area
  • Determine the layout of services, check depths against the site plan and report discrepancies to the supervisor and the relevant authority
  • Carry out earthworks as directed
  • Select and apply additives as required by site conditions
  • Water the planting site where required
  • Mark out the positions of plants on site
  • Remove debris and pollutants from the site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner
       
Element: Undertake planting operation
  • Inspect all plants for health, vigour and well-established root systems prior to being planted
  • Return plants with major defects to the supplier or set aside to be returned
  • Trim or treat plants with minor defects to maintain health and vigour
  • Space plants appropriately
  • Use planting methods that comply with the growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars
  • Provide newly placed plants with post-planting care
  • Prune, where necessary, according to the needs of the species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit
       
Element: Review the plant establishment works
  • Review the plant establishment program as required
  • Identify, record and report plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential
  • Take remedial action to ensure all requirements of the plant establishment program are implemented
       
Element: Complete establishment works
  • Complete earthworks and surface finishes
  • Remove waste material from the planting site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner
  • Clean, maintain and store equipment, tools and machinery
  • Record work outcomes and report to the supervisor
       


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 establish a planting area

1.1 Identify the planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars from the site plan

1.2 Select appropriate materials, tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Select and use suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout work

2. Prepare the planting area

2.1 Determine the layout of services, check depths against the site plan and report discrepancies to the supervisor and the relevant authority

2.2 Carry out earthworks as directed

2.3 Select and apply additives as required by site conditions

2.4 Water the planting site where required

2.5 Mark out the positions of plants on site

2.6 Remove debris and pollutants from the site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner

3. Undertake planting operation

3.1 Inspect all plants for health, vigour and well-established root systems prior to being planted

3.2 Return plants with major defects to the supplier or set aside to be returned

3.3 Trim or treat plants with minor defects to maintain health and vigour

3.4 Space plants appropriately

3.5 Use planting methods that comply with the growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars

3.6 Provide newly placed plants with post-planting care

3.7 Prune, where necessary, according to the needs of the species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit

4. Review the plant establishment works

4.1 Review the plant establishment program as required

4.2 Identify, record and report plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential

4.3 Take remedial action to ensure all requirements of the plant establishment program are implemented

5. Complete establishment works

5.1 Complete earthworks and surface finishes

5.2 Remove waste material from the planting site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner

5.3 Clean, maintain and store equipment, tools and machinery

5.4 Record work outcomes and report to the supervisor

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare to establish a planting area

interpret site plans and plant establishment specifications

measure quantities, calculate material requirements, area, volume, ratios and application rates

carry out planting operations

ensure planting methods comply with plant species and cultivar growing requirements

prune plants to ensure they develop a sound framework for their growth and habit

inspect and determine plant quality and health

record and report work outcomes

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of plant establishment

soils and soil amelioration techniques

the identification of pests and diseases, plant symptoms of infections, treatment threshold levels, recommended treatments, methods of application and environmental implications

the objectives of the plant establishment program, including finished plant forms, site appearance, end use and time constraints

the physiology of required plant species and cultivars, culture and planting procedures, including growth rates, main nutrient and water requirements, deficiency symptoms, recommended treatments and associated environmental implications

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 establish a planting area

1.1 Identify the planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars from the site plan

1.2 Select appropriate materials, tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.5 Select and use suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout work

2. Prepare the planting area

2.1 Determine the layout of services, check depths against the site plan and report discrepancies to the supervisor and the relevant authority

2.2 Carry out earthworks as directed

2.3 Select and apply additives as required by site conditions

2.4 Water the planting site where required

2.5 Mark out the positions of plants on site

2.6 Remove debris and pollutants from the site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner

3. Undertake planting operation

3.1 Inspect all plants for health, vigour and well-established root systems prior to being planted

3.2 Return plants with major defects to the supplier or set aside to be returned

3.3 Trim or treat plants with minor defects to maintain health and vigour

3.4 Space plants appropriately

3.5 Use planting methods that comply with the growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars

3.6 Provide newly placed plants with post-planting care

3.7 Prune, where necessary, according to the needs of the species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit

4. Review the plant establishment works

4.1 Review the plant establishment program as required

4.2 Identify, record and report plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential

4.3 Take remedial action to ensure all requirements of the plant establishment program are implemented

5. Complete establishment works

5.1 Complete earthworks and surface finishes

5.2 Remove waste material from the planting site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner

5.3 Clean, maintain and store equipment, tools and machinery

5.4 Record work outcomes and report to the supervisor

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
Identify the planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars from the site plan 
Select appropriate materials, tools, equipment and machinery 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Select and use suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout work 
Determine the layout of services, check depths against the site plan and report discrepancies to the supervisor and the relevant authority 
Carry out earthworks as directed 
Select and apply additives as required by site conditions 
Water the planting site where required 
Mark out the positions of plants on site 
Remove debris and pollutants from the site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner 
Inspect all plants for health, vigour and well-established root systems prior to being planted 
Return plants with major defects to the supplier or set aside to be returned 
Trim or treat plants with minor defects to maintain health and vigour 
Space plants appropriately 
Use planting methods that comply with the growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars 
Provide newly placed plants with post-planting care 
Prune, where necessary, according to the needs of the species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit 
Review the plant establishment program as required 
Identify, record and report plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential 
Take remedial action to ensure all requirements of the plant establishment program are implemented 
Complete earthworks and surface finishes 
Remove waste material from the planting site and dispose of in an environmentally safe manner 
Clean, maintain and store equipment, tools and machinery 
Record work outcomes and report to the supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPGD301 - Implement a plant establishment program
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