Install and maintain plant displays

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCNSY303A, 'Install and maintain plant displays'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Install and maintain plant displays' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess requirements for plantscaping

1.1. Access factors are assessed and recorded prior to installation.

1.2. Environmental parameters are assessed and recorded prior to installation.

1.3. Light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements are noted and light meter readings taken for interior installations and recorded.

1.4. Site conditions and constraints are analysed for plant suitability and results are recorded.

1.5. Plants are selected to meet the requirements of the site according to the results recorded.

2. Install containerised and direct planted specimens

2.1. Materials, equipment and machinery required for the job are identified and scheduled according to a given plan or specifications.

2.2. Personnel required for the job are identified and scheduled.

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

2.4. Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.

2.5. Plants are installed securely, are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications.

2.6. Damaged or unnecessary material is pruned to enhance the presentation.

2.7. Plants are watered and fertilised as required according to enterprise policy.

2.8. The site is left in a clean and tidy state.

3. Maintain plants

3.1. The symptoms of under and over-watering are detected and actioned according to the maintenance agreement.

3.2. The symptoms of low and high light intensity are detected and rectified.

3.3. The symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration are detected and the pH of the growing medium is measured where required and amended as required.

3.4. Insects, pests and diseases associated with plants are detected and controlled as required.

3.5. Appearance of plants is enhanced according to the maintenance agreement.

3.6. The cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants is determined in line with site requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCNSY303A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33210 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture
  • AHC31110 - Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • AHC31210 - Certificate III in Retail Nursery
  • SFL40115 - Certificate IV in Floristry
  • SFL30115 - Certificate III in Floristry
  • SFL50115 - Diploma of Floristry Design