This unit applies to the process of preparing and maintaining plant displays.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare the display site

1.1. The plant display site is prepared according to instructions.

1.2. Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are used according and enterprise work procedures.

1.3. Suitable personal safety equipment is selected and used.

2. Install plants

2.1. Plants are placed in the pattern specified by the plan.

2.2. Accessories and materials chosen are as specified in the plan.

2.3. Work is undertaken according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

3. Maintain plants

3.1. Health of the plants is monitored to ensure they retain optimum appearance.

3.2. Plants are fertilised and watered to maintain optimum health and appearance.

3.3. Plants are replaced when no longer at optimum health and appearance.

3.4. Rubbish, litter and decaying material are removed from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display.

Required skills

communicate with work team members, supervisors, suppliers and customers

use hand tools and machinery associated with the preparation of plant displays

use fertilisers and chemicals associated with plant maintenance

interpret planting plans

calculate quantities of plants and materials

effectively complete plant display in a timely manner

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

planting techniques for annual bed displays

maintenance techniques for annuals and/or indoor displays

common problems occurring with display plants

remedial action required for display plants displaying health problems.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

select suitable plants for a range of display purposes

prepare a site for a plant display

plant or arrange plants for a plant display

maintain plants in a display.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Displays may include:

displays for functions

annual bedding displays

herbaceous perennial displays

indoor presentations.

Unit sector

Parks and gardens

This unit contains employability skills.