This unit applies to the planning and establishment of plant displays. This standard is applied using established routines, methods and procedures and is likely to be undertaken without supervision. Responsibility for the work of others installing and maintaining the displays may be required. Discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, work organisation, services, actions and achieving outcomes within time constraints.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare plans for plant displays

1.1. Display site is inspected for aesthetic, environmental and physical attributes.

1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.

1.3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures.

1.4. Location and projected life of display are identified on the display plan.

1.5. Plant types suitable for aesthetic effects, environmental and physical attributes are identified on the display plan.

1.6. Actions, timelines and work organisation are identified on the display plan in consultation with the supervisor or manager.

1.7. Availability of plants, materials and services for preparing the display are confirmed.

1.8. Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the display plan and enterprise work procedures.

2. Select plants

2.1. Plants selected are healthy and vigorous and comply with enterprise specifications for quality.

2.2. Number and size of plants are selected according to the display plan.

2.3. Plants selected 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. Health of the plants is monitored to ensure retain optimum appearance.

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

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

4.4. 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

prepare design plans and specifications

calculate number of plants and materials

determine spatial measurements of display site

co-ordinate own activities sequentially

effectively complete plant display in a timely manner

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

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

Required knowledge

aim and purpose of building plant displays

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

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 plant display purposes

prepare plans for a plant display

plant or arrange plants for a plant display

maintain a plant 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.

Plant displays may include:

displays for functions

annual bedding displays

herbaceous perennial displays

indoor presentations.

Unit sector

Parks and gardens

This unit contains employability skills.