CLAYDON BROTHERS AHCPGD201 Plant Trees And Shrubs Instructions
- June 17, 2024
- CLAYDON BROTHERS
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Pre-requisite Unit
- Learning Outcomes
- Assessment types
- Assessment Task 1: Written Assessment
- Evidence to submit
- Assessment Task 2: Practical Project – Planting trees
- Record of Assessment Outcomes
- Appendix 1 – Student Survey
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
**cCLAYDON BROTHERS AHCPGD201 Plant Trees And Shrubs Instructions
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Student Assessment Book AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs (Release 1)
Document Control
| Version | Date | Responsible Person | ROLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 10/12/2021 | Bronwyn Blencowe | Author |
| 0.2 | 11/12/2021 | Alan Blencowe | Review by Industry Validator |
| 1.0 | 12/12/2021 | Michael Claydon | Final version for sign off and Issued |
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Introduction
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted 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.
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare for planting operations
- Prepare trees and shrubs for planting
- Inspect plants and report problems
- Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants
- Complete work
Assessment types
In this unit you will complete the following assessments:
Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment
Assessment Task 2: Practical Project
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:
The principles and practices for planting trees and shrubs:
- basic plant structure and the physical and nutritional requirements of plants
- botany and plant physiology as it applies to planting trees and shrubs
- factors affecting the timing and method of tree or shrub planting
- initial establishment needs of young plants
- mulches and fertilisers
- planting techniques relating to specific species
- soil amelioration techniques
- the effect of adverse outdoor climatic conditions
- the impact of planting activities on the surrounding environment 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.
Evidence to submit
| Did you submit the following evidence? | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Answers to Questions 1-16 in this task | ☐ |
| 2 | Answers correctly sourced and referenced if applicable | ☐ |
| 3 | Handwriting was neat and legible, or word processed | ☐ |
| 4 | Cover sheet attached | ☐ |
| 5 | Assessment Agreement attached | ☐ |
Assessment Task 2: Practical Project – Planting trees
Instructions for this task:
You are to complete all tasks below for planting of a tree.
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:
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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
Benchmark
You must complete all tasks and forms in full and demonstrate that you are
able to plant a tree successfully as per the criteria listed in the Assessor’s
Checklist.
Location: Environment suited to planting a tree
Resources:
- The Learning Guide
- Internet and PC
- Tools, equipment and materials suited to planting trees
- Tree to plant with rootball
- Mulch, Fertiliser and Water
- Trimming and pruning tools
Suitability of Soil- Form 3
Soil Attribute| Relevance to the plant| Is this satisfactory for the tree
planting? Yes/No
---|---|---
Wetness| Water supply, exclusion of air and, consequently, exclusion of
oxygen|
Root Barrier| Controls the depth of soil available for roots to extract water
and nutrients, and to anchor the plant|
Stoniness| Stones and rocks dilute the volume of soil within the root depth
that is available for water storage and nutrients|
Porosity| Promotes stability by allowing deep rooting. Drains excess water,
and circulates air to roots|
Natural Nutrient Status| Controls nutrient supply and reserves|
Drought Proneness| An interaction between climate and soil attributes|
Evidence to submit
| Did you submit the following evidence? | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rough sketch of where you intend to plant your tree. | ☐ |
| 2 | Hazard Checklist Form 1 | ☐ |
| 3 | Tools and equipment checklist – Form 2 | ☐ |
| 4 | Soil attributes – Form 3 | ☐ |
| 5 | Photograph of the root ball | ☐ |
| 6 | Rootball inspection Checklist – Form 4 | ☐ |
| 7 | Root Treatements – Form 5 | ☐ |
| 8 | Assessor checklist submitted | ☐ |
| 9 | Cover sheet attached | ☐ |
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|
---|---
Unit of Competency| AHCPGD201 Plant Trees and Shrubs
Assessment Requirements| Task Outcomes
Satisfactory (S)| Not Satisfactory (NS)| Resubmit
Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment| ☐| ☐| ☐
Assessment Task 2: Practical Project| ☐| ☐| ☐
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|
Appendix 1 – 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:[email protected].
Thank you for your time.
Qualification code and name|
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Unit code and name| Unit code and name and release #
Date:|
Please read the statements below and circle the most appropriate response:|
Strongly Disagree| Disagree| Neutral| Agree| Strongly Agree
1. The amount of time for the assessment was appropriate.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
2. The training and assessment materials for this unit were suitable to my
learning style and easy to use.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
3. The content was interesting and engaging.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
4. The topics were presented in a logical sequence.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
5. The assessment tasks were clear; and it was easy for me to understand what
was required of me.| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
6. What did you find most interesting or useful about this unit?
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?
