Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transport and deliver plants to retail outlets and other nurseries and the associated task of maintaining promotional displays.
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.
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 to provide marketing support | 1.1 Identify product list, clients, delivery schedule and transport vehicle 1.2 Select tools, equipment and machinery suitable for delivery requirements 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 1.4 Select and prepare plants identified in orders, sample specifications and delivery schedule and load 1.5 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Deliver plants | 2.1 Maintain stock 2.2 Update and maintain current stock lists 2.3 Maintain regular delivery service 2.4 Supply clients with information about stock availability on request 2.5 Complete delivery documentation |
3. Maintain off-site displays | 3.1 Check off-site product displays regularly 3.2 Maintain displays 3.3 Provide marketing support with due consideration of environmental implications |
4. Promote sales | 4.1 Inform retailers of available promotional literature with particular stock lines 4.2 Dispatch regular sales memos 4.3 Prepare advanced lists for seasonal promotions 4.4 Complete sales, promotional and marketing documentation |
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:
calculate orders, sales figures, ratios, proportions and application rates
communicate with clients, work team members and supervisors
coordinate own activities to deliver and maintain plant orders
estimate treatment and product requirements, material sizes and quantities
interpret and apply delivery schedules and marketing plans
maintain mobile and remote displays and samples
use reporting and work procedure documents
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
the principles and practices of delivering and promoting plants
botanical, common and trade names, growth habits, and presentation requirements for display of plants
industry labelling standards and methods
practical understanding of the range of plants available from the enterprise
standards and methods for the preparation and dispatch of promotional literature and lists for seasonal promotions
standards and methods of packaging, and delivery of plant orders, samples and displays
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)