Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.
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. 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for potting up operations | 1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor 1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 1.3 Select and use tools and equipment for potting up 1.4 Clean and disinfect work area 1.5 Collect materials and check that there is sufficient quantity and quality for potting up operations 1.6 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Prepare growing media | 2.1 Measure media components and mix as instructed 2.2 Test growing media to ensure the product complies with media specifications |
3. Pot up propagated plants | 3.1 Prepare plants for potting 3.2 Pot up selected propagated plants 3.3 Grade plants during the potting process to meet quality specifications and report any abnormalities to supervisor 3.4 Adjust media level in pots to produce a well-furnished plant 3.5 Ensure that placement and depth of plants comply with the planting method and plan 3.6 Add fertilisers and other products as directed |
4. Complete potting up operation | 4.1 Water plants in to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration 4.2 Perform cleaning procedures and follow hygiene practices 4.3 Collect waste and dispose of or recycle to minimise damage to the external environment 4.4 Maintain records of potting up operations in the appropriate format 4.5 Clean and store tools and equipment |
Evidence of Performance
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 tools, equipment, media and plants
measure media components
disinfect work areas
operate potting machinery (if required)
pot up propagated plants
handle plants with care
treat common problems of plants
use and maintain tools
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
the principles and practices of potting up plants
appropriate use of personal protective equipment
basic plant physiology
common problems in a controlled environment
enterprise plants and their characteristics
hygiene and quality control
methods of disposing of waste
properties of relevant potting media
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Nursery (NSY)