Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a plant cultural program.
It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Define the plant cultural requirements of the site | 1.1 Survey and record the range of plant life areas and plant species 1.2 Determine, acquire and maintain materials, equipment and labour required for implementation and maintenance 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement appropriate controls 1.4 Assess staff capability and skills and knowledge against implementation and maintenance requirements 1.5 Implement staff training and development as required to bridge gaps |
2. Develop a plant cultural program for the site | 2.1 Determine plant cultural practices over the duration of a documented planning period 2.2 Sample, prepare and test soil types and growing media through field tests by staff and laboratory tests by specialist services 2.3 Allocate resources and develop appropriate budgets for the implementation period 2.4 Source and contract required specialist cultural practice services 2.5 Develop a schedule of operations for the implementation period 2.6 Allow for environmental and cultural contingencies in the site program |
3. Manage the implementation of the program | 3.1 Implement routine and contracted services 3.2 Interpret test results and appropriately ameliorate soils and growing media 3.3 Allocate and supervise staff and appraise for performance 3.4 Confirm that materials and equipment are used according to work health and safety requirements and documented safe operating procedures 3.5 Log progress reports detailing the on-going results of the plant cultural program |
4. Monitor, review and document the program | 4.1 Itemise daily workplace records, weekly or monthly expenses, and other information relevant to the plant cultural program in registers or diaries 4.2 Evaluate costs and expenditure against budgets and document in a report 4.3 Monitor, and evaluate routine and contracted services and record performance audits 4.4 Compare the plant cultural program to previous programs and make appropriate adjustments 4.5 Document results in a report covering all items of recorded information in the program |
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:
allocate resources
contract specialist services
determine plant cultural requirements
develop a plant cultural program and budget documentation
manage contingencies
plan schedule of operations
supervise, monitor and appraise the performance of work team and contracted services
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of plant cultural practice management
budgeting and planning
operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
plant anatomy, physiology, morphology, taxonomy and nomenclature
plant cultural practices
plant identification and selection
plant maintenance practices
plant nutrition requirements and practices
soil types, properties, field tests and sampling 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
Parks and gardens (PGD)