Plant trees and shrubs

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 AHCPGD201, 'Plant trees and shrubs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plant trees and shrubs' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for planting operations

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell the supervisor

1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit

1.3 Use and maintain tools and equipment for planting

1.4 Mark site out as directed

1.5 Control competing plants

1.6 Modify soil as directed

2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting

2.1 Excavate planting holes

2.2 Water trees and shrubs prior to planting

2.3 Confirm root ball is damp

2.4 Remove trees and shrubs from containers

3. Inspect plants and report problems

3.1 Inspect plant and root ball

3.2 Report dry, water repellent and loose root balls

3.3 Report the presence of symptoms of pests or disease

3.4 Apply root treatments as directed

4. Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants

4.1 Place plants in prepared hole

4.2 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil

4.3 Water plants to eliminate air pockets

4.4 Apply mulch as directed

5. Complete work

5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site to minimise damage to the environment

5.2 Clean and store all tools and equipment


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPGD201 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC20410 - Certificate II in Horticulture
  • AHC20610 - Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC21010 - Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC20910 - Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC21610 - Certificate II in Landscaping
  • RGR20408 - Certificate II in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
  • HLT21212 - Certificate II in Health Support Services
  • SIF30213 - Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance
  • SIF20113 - Certificate II in Funeral Operations
  • SIS20312 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
  • SIS20313 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
  • HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services
  • AHC20616 - Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC20916 - Certificate II in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC20516 - Certificate II in Arboriculture
  • AHC21016 - Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
  • AHC21616 - Certificate II in Landscaping