CLAYDON BROTHERS AHCNSY205 Pot Up Plants Instructions

CLAYDON BROTHERS AHCNSY205 Pot Up Plants

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• Brand: Claydon Brothers
• Version: 1.0
• Copyright Date: 1/1/2021
• Author(s): Bronwyn Blencowe, Alan Blencowe, Michael Claydon
• Published by: Claydon Brothers Pty Ltd
• Contact Information: Email: sales@claydonbrothers.com.au,Telephone: +61 0438930162

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Introduction

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to pot up established plants with developed root systems,including preparing and potting up propagated plants and completing potting up operations. The unit applies to individuals who pot up plants under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare for potting up operations
2. Undertake potting up operations
3. Complete potting up operations

Assessment Plan

Assessment Instructions:
Each assessment will help to establish your progress towards achievement of competence in this unit. Once you have completed your training and feel confident to attempt the assessment, notify your Assessor that you are ready.

Assessment Steps:

1. Prepare for the assessment by providing necessary information.
2. Ensure you have the required resources and a safe environment.
3. Complete the assessment tasks following individual task instructions.
4. Collect all evidence produced for the assessment task and store it logically.

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Introduction

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to pot up established plants with developed root systems, including preparing and potting up propagated plants and completing potting up operations.
The unit applies to individuals who pot up plants 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.

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare for potting up operations
2. Undertake potting up operations
3. Complete potting up operations

Assessment types
In this unit you will complete the following assessments:

• Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment
• Assessment Task 2: Preparing Plants for Repotting
• Assessment Task 3: Potting Up Plants
• Assessment Task 4: Complete Potting Up Operations

Assessment Plan

Assessment Instructions

What is the purpose of the assessments?| Each assessment will help to establish your progress towards achievement of competence in this unit.
When will the assessment take place?| Once you have completed your training and you feel confident to attempt the assessment you will notify your Assessor that you are now ready.

What are the steps in the assessment?

| Your Assessor will:

1.   Prepare you for the assessment by providing as much information as you need.

2.   Ensure that you have the necessary resources and a safe environment.

3.   You will then complete the assessment Tasks as per each individual task’ instructions.

4.   You will collect all evidence you produce for the assessment Task and store this in a logical and easily accessible format.

5.   You send all evidence to your Assessor for marking.

6.   Your Assessor will mark all your work and provide feedback to you along with the grade for that task.

7.   Should you need to be re-assessed your Assessor will arrange a time with you to complete this.

8.   The Assessor will make the final assessment decision

9.   The Assessor will then record and report the results to your RTO Admin

When will questions be asked during the assessment (if at all)|

Questions might be asked by the Assessor to clarify or confirm your understanding of the topics at any time during the assessment task.

How long will it take?

| The length of each assessment is listed against each assessment task as a guide. You may complete the assessment in a shorter or longer time frame. If you need additional time discuss with your Assessor.

What support can be provided to me during the assessment?

| Discuss with the assessor any special requirements you might have. They can provide additional time or different strategies can be used if you have difficulty writing or seeing questions on the paper.

Whatever your needs are the Assessor will try to accommodate all of these for you. This is called “Reasonable Adjustment”.

What resources can I have during the assessment?| The resources permitted for each assessment are listed in each assessment task. If you feel you need additional resources discuss this with your Assessor.
Grading| Each assessment task is graded as ‘Satisfactory” or

“Unsatisfactory”. When you have completed ALL assessment tasks you are then graded as “Competent” or “Not Yet Competent”.

Assessment Cover Sheet

Please complete this form for each assessment task and attach to each of your assessment responses/evidence when you submit these for marking to your Assessor. Your work may not be returned to you we are required to keep it in your file for auditing purposes. Please ensure you have kept a copy.

Student Name|  | USI|
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Unit of Competency| AHCNSY205 – Pot up plants (Release 1)
Assessor’s Name|  | Date Submitted|
Assessment Task Number| Name of Assessment Task| Satisfactory| Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessment Task 1| Written Assignment| ☐| ☐
The following questions are to be completed by the assessor:
Is the Student ready for assessment?| Yes| No

Has the assessment process been explained?

| Yes| No
Does the Student understand which evidence is to be collected and how?| Yes| No
Have the Student’s rights and the appeal system been fully explained?| Yes| No
Have you discussed any special needs to be considered during assessment?| No| Yes
Student’s declaration:

·   The material I have submitted is my own work.

·   None of this work has been completed by any other person and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.

·  I have kept a copy of all relevant notes and reference material that I used in the production of my work.

·  I have given references for all sources of information that are not my own, including the words, ideas, and images of others.

Assessment Task 1: Written Assessment

Instructions for this task:
Answer all questions in the space provided.
You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

1. Workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for potting up plants, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. The principles and practices of potting up plants, including:
   • Plant grading and pot selection
   • Plant hygiene, stock movement and placement requirements
   • Methods of disposing of waste

Benchmark
You must get all questions 100% correct and all documentation requested in this assessment is submitted to gain a satisfactory in this task.
Resources required for this assessment task:

You need to have access to the following:

• Pen and Paper
• This Booklet
• Access to learning materials
• Access to the internet
• Access to a PC and word processing software

Location: Classroom/Computing Lab

Submission
Submit your responses by the due date and in accordance with the general instructions at the beginning of this unit of competency. Attach the Assessment Agreement and the Assessment cover sheet for this assessment task.

Questions to respond to.

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Q5| What are the three (3) macro elements found in plant fertilisers and what role do they play in plant nutrition?

Q6| List four (4) common problems that might occur with plants in a controlled environment.

Q7| Identify five (5) hygiene practices you must perform in a nursery environment.

Q8| Briefly describe two (2) key factors in the selection of new pot when potting up your plants.

Assessment Cover Sheet

Please complete this form for each assessment task and attach to each of your assessment responses/evidence when you submit these for marking to your Assessor. Your work may not be returned to you we are required to keep it in your file for auditing purposes. Please ensure you have kept a copy.

Student Name|  | USI|
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Unit of Competency| AHCNSY205 – Pot up plants (Release 1)
Assessor’s Name| | Date Submitted|
Assessment Task Number| Name of Assessment Task| Satisfactory| Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessment Task 2| Preparing Plant for Repotting| ☐| ☐
The following questions are to be completed by the assessor:
Is the Student ready for assessment?| Yes| No
Has the assessment process been explained?| Yes| No
Does the Student understand which evidence is to be collected and how?| Yes| No

Have the Student’s rights and the appeal system been fully explained?

| Yes| No
Have you discussed any special needs to be considered during assessment?| No| Yes
Student’s declaration:

·  The material I have submitted is my own work.

·  None of this work has been completed by any other person and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.

·  I have kept a copy of all relevant notes and reference material that I used in the production of my work.

·  I have given references for all sources of information that are not my own, including the words, ideas, and images of others.

Preparing Plant for Repotting

Instructions for this task:

You have been given a job instruction to pot up a number of plants (at least three), as provided by your supervisors. In this task, you are required to demonstrate your understanding of the work instructions and your ability to prepare the plants and work area prior to potting them up.
For the purpose of this assessment, the supervisor is your assessor.

Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about prior to commencing. Complete all tasks as stated and submit all work for assessment by the due date.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

1. Confirming plant potting up activities with supervisor
2. Recognising potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Selection of appropriate tools, equipment and materials
4. Clean and disinfect work area according to hygiene requirements
5. Prepare and grade plants for potting

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 100% to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must complete all activities in full and answer all questions in full.
All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit.

Location: Classroom or plant nursery

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Plant potting up tools, equipment and materials
• PPE applicable to plant potting up
• Disposal site or bin to collect weeds
• Manufacturer’s guidelines for using PPE and tools

Assessor Checklist

Student’s Name|
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Name of Assessor|
Unit of Competency| AHCNSY205 – Pot up plants (Release 1)
Instructions for students
You will be observed over the course of this unit on your ability to prepare plants for repotting. Use this checklist below when demonstrating these skills to your assessor.
Instructions for the Assessor
You are to record on this sheet whether the Candidate met the criteria below from the demonstration they completed. If they did tick Yes. If not, tick No and make a comment in the feedback section as to why it doesn’t so they can resubmit the required work.
#| Did the student meet the requirements below?| Yes| No
1| Confirmed plant potting up activities with supervisor.|  |
2| Identified hazards and conduct risk assessments.|  |
3| Implemented control measures to the respective hazards.|  |
4| Selected and use appropriate PPE.|  |
5| Selected appropriate tools, equipment and materials.|  |
6| Utilised tools, equipment and materials safely and correctly according to

manufacturer’s guide.

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7| Reported any faults or defects in tools, equipment and materials, if applicable.|  |
8| Maintained good personal hygiene during work process.|  |
9| Cleaned and maintained equipment and work surfaces.|  |
10| Keeping paths, floors and work area clean.|  |
11| Assess and grade plants accurately.|  |
12| Allocated plants by grade correctly.|  |
13| Removed plants from the old pot correctly.|  |
14| Loosened plant’s root ball and free them from tight bundle.|  |

Assessment Cover Sheet

Please complete this form for each assessment task and attach to each of your assessment responses/evidence when you submit these for marking to your Assessor. Your work may not be returned to you we are required to keep it in your file for auditing purposes. Please ensure you have kept a copy.

Student Name|  | USI|
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Unit of Competency|
Assessor’s Name| AHCNSY205 – Pot up plants (Release 1)| Date Submitted|
Assessment Task Number| Name of Assessment Task| Satisfactory| Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessment Task 3| Potting Up Plants| ☐| ☐
The following questions are to be completed by the assessor:
Is the Student ready for assessment?| Yes| No
Has the assessment process been explained?| Yes| No
Does the Student understand which evidence is to be collected and how?| Yes| No
Have the Student’s rights and the appeal system been fully explained?| Yes| No
Have you discussed any special needs to be considered during assessment?| No| Yes
Student’s declaration:

·   The material I have submitted is my own work.

·   None of this work has been completed by any other person and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.

·  I have kept a copy of all relevant notes and reference material that I used in the production of my work.

·  I have given references for all sources of information that are not my own, including the words, ideas, and images of others.

Potting Up Plants

Instructions for this task:
Your job instruction requires you to pot up the plants that you have previously prepared. You are required to demonstrate potting up operations and your understanding of the steps following the potting of the plants, such as the fertilisation of the plant.
Submit all work to your Assessor for marking by the due date and include the Assessment Cover Sheet.
Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about prior to commencing. Complete all tasks as stated.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

1. Selection of pots and potting mixes
2. Potting up operations
3. Checking placement and depth of plants to comply with planting method and instructions
4. Adding fertilisers according to supervisor’s instructions
5. Apply hygiene requirements associated with potting up plants
6. Water plants in to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 100% to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must complete all activities in full and you must answer all questions in full.
You must demonstrate that you are able to conduct potting up operations.
All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit.

Location: Classroom/Plant nursery

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Plant potting up tools, equipment and materials
• PPE applicable to plant potting up
• Disposal site or bin to collect weeds
• Manufacturer’s guidelines for using PPE and tools

Assessor Checklist

Student’s Name|
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Name of Assessor|
Unit of Competency|
Assessment| Assessment Task 3: Potting Up Plant
Instructions for students
You will be observed over the course of this unit on your ability to pot up plants. Use this checklist below when demonstrating these skills to your assessor.
Instructions for the Assessor
You are to record on this sheet whether the Candidate met the criteria below from the portfolio of evidence they presented. If they did tick Yes. If not, tick No and make a comment in the feedback section as to why it doesn’t so they can resubmit the required work. Hand this back to the student so they can make feedback and resubmit to you for final sign off.
#| Did the student meet the requirements below?| Yes| No
1| Selected the appropriate potting mixes, according to supervisor instructions.|  |
2| Selected the appropriate pots for repotting.|  |
3| Successfully pot up plants.|  |
4| Followed the correct instructions to pot up plants.|  |
5| Correct placement and depth of plants, according to supervisor instructions.|  |
6| Selected the appropriate fertilisers.|  |
7| Correct application of selected fertilisers.|  |
8| Maintained good personal hygiene during work process.|  |
9| Cleaned and maintained equipment and work surfaces.|  |
10| Keeping paths, floors and work area clean.|  |
Feedback to Student
Assessor’s Signature:|
Date:|

Evidence to submit

Feedback to Student by Assessor
Student’s Signature|  | Date|
Assessor Statement| I certify that the student being assessed has the skills, knowledge and abilities as described in the unit of competency and associated assessment requirements. The quality, quantity, currency, and relevance of the assessment evidence enabled me to make a judgement of competency for this student. I have uploaded this student’s evidence for the RTO to certify and forwarded results to the Administration for entry into RTO Student Management System.
Assessor’s name

Please print

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Assessor’s Signature| | Date|

Completing Potting Up Operations

Instructions for this task:
You are required to complete your potting up operations by producing a water schedule for your plants, transporting and placing plants in a controlled environment. You are required to demonstrate your understanding on disposal of waste material, postoperation cleaning and recording and reporting requirements.

Ask your Assessor to clarify items you are unsure about prior to commencing. Complete all tasks as stated and submit all work for assessment by the due date.

You will be required to have a good understanding of the following areas:

1. Water plants to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration
2. Transport and place plants in growing area according to supervisor instructions
3. Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace procedures, and perform cleaning procedures
4. Clean, disinfect, maintain and store tools and equipment, and work area according to hygiene requirements
5. Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
6. Record and report potting up operations according to workplace procedures

Benchmark
Using the Assessment Matrix below you are to achieve at least a rating of 100% to be deemed satisfactory in this task. You must complete all activities in full and answer all questions in full.
You must demonstrate that you are able to complete potting up operations.

All criteria listed in the Assessor’s Checklist must be met to the industry standards specified in this unit.

Location: Classroom or plant nursery

Resources:

• The Learning Guide
• Internet and PC
• Plant potting up tools, equipment and materials
• PPE applicable to plant potting up
• Disposal site or bin to collect weeds
• Manufacturer’s guidelines for using PPE and tools

Assessor Checklist

Student’s Name|
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Name of Assessor|
Unit of Competency| AHCNSY205 – Pot up plants (Release 1)
Instructions for students
You will be observed over the course of this unit on your ability to prepare plants for repotting. Use this checklist below when demonstrating these skills to your assessor.
Instructions for the Assessor
You are to record on this sheet whether the Candidate met the criteria below from the demonstration they completed. If they did tick Yes. If not, tick No and make a comment in the feedback section as to why it doesn’t so they can resubmit the required work.
#| Did the student meet the requirements below?| Yes| No
1| Establish an appropriate watering schedule and guideline.|  |
2| Place plants in appropriate controlled environment.|  |
3| Removed and disposed waste material according to procedures.|  |
4| Cleaned and maintained equipment and work surfaces.|  |
5| Keeping paths, floors and work area clean.|  |
6| Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment, if applicable.|  |
7| Recorded potting up operations.|  |
8| Reported potting up operations to supervisors.|  |
Feedback to Student
Assessor’s Signature:|
Date:|

Evidence to submit

Record of Assessment Outcomes

This section records all the evidence used to form the final assessment decision. Please document all types of evidence used in this assessment.

Student Name|
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Unit of Competency| AHCNSY205 – Pot up plants (Release 1)
Assessment Requirements| Task Outcomes
Satisfactory (S)| Not Satisfactory (NS)|

Resubmit

Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment| ☐| ☐| ☐
Assessment Task 2: Preparing Plants for Repotting| ☐| ☐| ☐
Assessment Task 3: Potting Up| ☐| ☐| ☐
Assessment Task 4: Completing Potting Up Operations| ☐| ☐| ☐
Overall Assessment Outcome
☐     Competent| ☐        Not Yet Competent| ☐        Resubmit
If a resubmission is required what additional evidence or corrections are required?

Assessor Name:|
Assessors Signature:|  | Date|

Student Survey

At the end of each unit, we would like to collect feedback, so we can identify areas for improvement in our materials. Circle or highlight the response you wish to use. We would appreciate your assistance by providing your constructive feedback.
Please complete the survey and return it to Claydon Brothers Pty Ltd by email: sales@claydonbrothers.com.au.

Thank you for your time.

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Unit code and name| AHCNSY205 – Pot up plants (Release 1)
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7.  What, if anything, did you find the least useful about the unit?

8. Please make any constructive suggestions that would improve these materials for future students?

Thank you for providing your valuable feedback.

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