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Evidence Guide: AHCPCM303A - Identify plant specimens

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AHCPCM303A - Identify plant specimens

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Observe the plant specimen

  1. Immediate recognition of overall features is used to remember the plant name and inform client.
  2. Information retrieved from memory is recorded for common and botanical names.
  3. Data is recorded in a format allowing further process of observation of features.
  4. Specimens yet to be identified fully continue through the process of identification.
Immediate recognition of overall features is used to remember the plant name and inform client.

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Information retrieved from memory is recorded for common and botanical names.

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Data is recorded in a format allowing further process of observation of features.

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Specimens yet to be identified fully continue through the process of identification.

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Inspect plant morphological features

  1. Visual inspection of the form and structures of the specimen is described in botanical terms.
  2. Qualitative and quantitative data are recorded in a format listing the main observable features.
  3. Photographs of the main features are taken and stored in a database for future reference.
  4. All relevant available senses are used to assist in the observation procedure.
  5. Useful identifying attributes of the leaf, flower, vegetative growth, fruiting body, stem, bark and habit are recorded.
  6. Identity of specimen is recorded where known at this point.
  7. Unknown specimen is analysed for plant group or family characteristics from available sources of knowledge and information gained is recorded.
Visual inspection of the form and structures of the specimen is described in botanical terms.

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Qualitative and quantitative data are recorded in a format listing the main observable features.

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Photographs of the main features are taken and stored in a database for future reference.

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All relevant available senses are used to assist in the observation procedure.

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Useful identifying attributes of the leaf, flower, vegetative growth, fruiting body, stem, bark and habit are recorded.

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Identity of specimen is recorded where known at this point.

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Unknown specimen is analysed for plant group or family characteristics from available sources of knowledge and information gained is recorded.

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Determine statusof health

  1. Plant specimen is inspected for health and general condition.
  2. Observations are used to identify any diseases, pests or deficiencies indicative of plant groups.
  3. Discussion and research are used to determine the current location, environmental influences and distribution of the specimen where known.
  4. Relevant data are recorded and evaluated and identification recorded where possible and the client or organisation informed of the result.
Plant specimen is inspected for health and general condition.

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Observations are used to identify any diseases, pests or deficiencies indicative of plant groups.

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Discussion and research are used to determine the current location, environmental influences and distribution of the specimen where known.

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Relevant data are recorded and evaluated and identification recorded where possible and the client or organisation informed of the result.

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Identify the specimen

  1. Database is constructed of plants and their characteristics using digital methods, collection of physical specimens and associated data or illustrations of specimens and key features.
  2. Research, reference material, field guides and taxonomic keys are used to define a closer identification by comparison of generic characteristics and all results of the process are recorded.
  3. Photographs or illustrations or physical specimens are inspected and compared to similar specimens in the reference material and database.
  4. Unknown specimens are analysed for specific characteristics and identified to species and cultivar level where possible and named.
Database is constructed of plants and their characteristics using digital methods, collection of physical specimens and associated data or illustrations of specimens and key features.

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Research, reference material, field guides and taxonomic keys are used to define a closer identification by comparison of generic characteristics and all results of the process are recorded.

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Photographs or illustrations or physical specimens are inspected and compared to similar specimens in the reference material and database.

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Unknown specimens are analysed for specific characteristics and identified to species and cultivar level where possible and named.

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Report on the process results

  1. Compile the information data observed for the plants morphological features throughout the process.
  2. Label all the information data recorded and highlight key identifying features observed in the process.
  3. Document a report of the identification process and list the compiled data.
  4. The client or organisation is informed of the results of the identification process.
Compile the information data observed for the plants morphological features throughout the process.

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Label all the information data recorded and highlight key identifying features observed in the process.

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Document a report of the identification process and list the compiled data.

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The client or organisation is informed of the results of the identification process.

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

recognise an unknown plant

capture relevant morphological features of a plant

record qualitative and quantitative data

use comparative techniques to define progress towards identification

use indications of health, environmental influences and location to assist identification

construct a plant database

documenta report of the identification process

name unknown plant specimens.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

recognition of plants common to the region

use digital cameras

use comparative techniques

use a database

determine the health of plants

research multiple sources of reference material

compile a database of plant specimens and characteristics

use taxonomic keys

identify and label key features of plant morphology

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

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

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

botany, plant morphology, physiology and taxonomy

methods of data capture

use and configuration of a database

plant identification techniques

problem-solving techniques

soil characteristics particularly in relation to the local region

symptoms of plant pests and diseases

basic physiology and life cycle of pests and diseases.

Range Statement

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

Plants may include:

all plant species and cultivars.

Plant morphology features include:

plant habit

duration

vegetative growth

floral parts

epidermis and periderm texture

specialisations

pollination and fertilization

fruit types

fruiting bodies

seeds and seedless reproduction.