Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain a plant display.
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 the display site | 1.1 Prepare the display site as instructed 1.2 Select and use materials, tools, equipment and machinery 1.3 Identify hazards and report to supervisor 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Install plants | 2.1 Place plants in the pattern specified by the plan 2.2 Choose accessories and materials specified in the plan |
3. Maintain plants | 3.1 Monitor the health of the plants to ensure they retain optimum appearance 3.2 Fertilise and water plants to maintain optimum health and appearance 3.3 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance 3.4 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display |
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.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
use hand tools and machinery for preparation of plant displays
interpret planting plans
calculate quantities of plants and materials
complete plant display in a timely manner
use fertilisers and chemicals for maintenance
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of plant display maintenance
common problems occurring with display plants
maintenance techniques for annuals and/or indoor displays
planting techniques for annual bed displays
remedial action required for display plants displaying health problems
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
Parks and gardens (PGD)