Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for indoor plants.
It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Nursery (NSY)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare to maintain indoor plants |
1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor 1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 1.3 Select and use appropriate tools and equipment 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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2. Maintain the growing environment |
2.1 Access plants as directed 2.2 Transport tools, equipment and materials safely to comply with access requirements 2.3 Maintain watering system and adjust where necessary 2.4 Take light meter readings to ensure specified parameters are maintained 2.5 Check condition of media 2.6 Clean containers and growing site to ensure the aesthetic and hygiene standards of indoor plants are maintained |
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3. Maintain indoor plants |
3.1 Recognise common problems in indoor plants and rectify and report to the supervisor 3.2 Select and apply treatments to optimise plant health and appearance 3.3 Apply water in the quantity and method specified by the supervisor 3.4 Replace plants when no longer at optimum health and appearance |
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4. Complete indoor plant maintenance operation |
4.1 Remove rubbish, litter and decaying material from plants, pots and surrounds and perform cleaning procedures 4.2 Collect and dispose of or recycle waste to minimise damage to the environment 4.3 Clean and store tools and equipment 4.4 Record workplace information in the appropriate format |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
