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Unit of competency details

AHCPGD207 - Plant trees and shrubs (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
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Supersedes AHCPGD201 - Plant trees and shrubsMinor changes to application. Major changes to performance criteria. Foundation skills added. Assessment requirements updated 14/Feb/2022

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Current
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1 1 (this release) 15/Feb/2022

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  27/Apr/2022 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants, including preparing, inspecting and planting trees and shrubs and completing planting work.

The unit applies to individuals who plant trees and shrubs under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Parks and Gardens (PGD)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

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 Confirm tree and shrub planting activities with supervisor

1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor

1.3 Prepare and use tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions

1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

1.5 Mark out site as directed

1.6 Control competing plants as required

2. Prepare trees and shrubs for planting

2.1 Water trees and shrubs prior to planting where appropriate

2.2 Confirm root ball is damp

2.3 Remove trees and shrubs from containers

3. Inspect plants and report problems

3.1 Inspect plant and root ball condition

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 Excavate planting holes

4.2 Apply soil treatments and amendments according to supervisor instructions

4.3 Place plants in prepared hole

4.4 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil

4.5 Water plants to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration

4.6 Install plant protection, stakes and ties as directed

4.7 Apply mulch as directed

5. Complete work

5.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from site

5.2 Clean, maintain and store materials, tools and equipment

5.3 Report work outcomes and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Description

Oral communication
  • Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools
  • Participate in verbal exchanges to respond to questions and clarify information

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs

AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs

Minor changes to application

Major changes to performance criteria

Foundation skills added

Assessment requirements updated

Not equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has planted trees and shrubs on at least three occasions including at least two of the following:

  • bare rooted, tube stock, potted or bagged plants

and has:

  • applied workplace health and safety requirements, including fitted and used personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • prepared, used and maintained tree and shrub planting tools, equipment, material and plants
  • inspected plant and root ball condition
  • excavated planting holes
  • applied soil treatments and amendments
  • installed plant protection, stakes and ties
  • applied mulch
  • cleaned up the site and disposed of or recycled waste
  • reported tree and shrub planting operations and unserviceable tools and equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • principles and practices for planting trees and shrubs, including:
  • basic plant structure, physical and nutritional requirements of plants
  • basic botany and plant physiology applicable to planting trees and shrubs
  • factors affecting the timing and method of tree or shrub planting
  • initial establishment needs of young plants
  • common plant and root ball problems
  • types and use of plant protection
  • mulches and fertilisers
  • planting techniques relating to specific species
  • soil and root ball amelioration techniques
  • effects of environmental conditions on plant growth
  • methods of disposing of waste to minimise damage to the environment
  • the impact of planting activities on the surrounding environment
  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for planting trees and shrubs, including appropriate use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • materials, tools and equipment applicable to planting trees and shrubs
  • trees and shrubs
  • tree protection material
  • PPE applicable planting trees and shrubs
  • specifications:
  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace and planting trees and shrubs
  • relationships:
  • supervisor
  • timeframes:
  • according to job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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