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.
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 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 |
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 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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
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
Plants culture and management (PCM)