Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and establish plant displays either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds.
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 plans for plant displays | 1.1 Inspect the display site for aesthetic, environmental and physical attributes 1.2 Identify occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards, assess risks assess and implement controls 1.3 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to procedures 1.4 Identify on the display plan the location and projected life of the display 1.5 Identify on the display plan the plant types suitable for aesthetic effects, environmental and physical attributes 1.6 Identify on the display plan actions, timelines and work organisation, in consultation with the supervisor or manager. 1.7 Confirm the availability of plants, materials and services for preparing the display 1.8 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to the display plan and enterprise work procedures |
2. Select plants | 2.1 Select plants that are healthy and vigorous and comply with enterprise specifications for quality. 2.2 Select number and size of plants according to the display plan. 2.3 Select plants that display the ability to survive in the display position for the length of the display |
3. Place plants | 3.1 Plants are placed in a pattern specified by the plan 3.2 Accessories and materials are chosen as specified in the plan 3.3 Work is undertaken according to OHS requirements |
4. Maintain plants | 4.1 Monitor the health of the plants to ensure they retain optimum appearance. 4.2 Fertilise and water plants to maintain optimum health and appearance. 4.3 Replace plants when they are no longer at optimum health and appearance. 4.4 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material 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:
prepare design plans and specifications
determine spatial measurements of display site
calculate number of plants and materials
select plants according to the display that comply with quality specifications and the ability to survive for the length of the display.
place the plants according to the display plan and pattern
complete plant display in a timely manner
maintain the plant display
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of plant display maintenance
aim and purpose of building plant displays
common problems occurring with display plants
design principles for plant displays
features and characteristics of a range of plants used for display purposes
growing requirements of a range of common plants used in plant 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)