AHCPCM308 — Identify and select plants
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What an assessment for AHCPCM308 must cover
22 assessable components: 4 elements (11 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Identify commonly used plants
- 1.1Observe morphological, tactile and sensory characteristics of plant specimens
- 1.2Identify a variety of commonly used plant types in terms of function in the landscape
- 1.3Identify commonly used plants to a common name, genus, species and cultivar level
2 Identify plants based on growth and development
- 2.1Identify basic types, functions and structure of roots, stems, trunks and vascular systems
- 2.2Identify basic types, functions and structure of leaves, buds and meristems
- 2.3Identify basic types, functions and structure of flowers, fruit and seeds
3 Determine plant cultural requirements
- 3.1Refer to origins and cultural requirements of different plant types
- 3.2Explain growing conditions and their impact on plants and their performance
4 Identify and select plants to suit the plant use and work site
- 4.1Identify function of plant use within the landscape
- 4.2Identify site conditions related to plant use
- 4.3Identify and select plants based on their cultural requirements and growth habit
Performance evidence
- identified a minimum of 50 plants to common name and scientific name without using reference material
- identified an additional 30 plants to scientific name using reference material, including online resources
- selected a group of plants based on their function for use in three different scenarios
Knowledge evidence
- basic principles of plant growth and development, including: photosynthesis, light levels, quality and quantity; respiration, oxygen movement; transpiration, water movement within a plant; leaf structure and function, including chlorophyl and stomata; stem structure and function, including trunk, vascular structure, xylem, phloem, cambium and meristems; root structure, types and function; flower, fruit and seed structure; plant growth and life cycles, perennial, annual, evergreen, deciduous, dormancy
- plant cultural requirements, soil, light levels, water, disease and pest protection, temperatures and drainage
- plant identification techniques, plant selection, and habit and growth characteristics of the plants
- soil characteristics and texture, in relation to the local region
- taxonomy at the family, genus, species and cultivar level
- grouping of plant types, including: trees; shrubs; perennials and annuals; herbs; grasses
Foundation skills
- Reading: Identify and interpret plant identification reference material
- Oral communication: Participate in verbal exchanges, using clear language and standard industry terminology to describe plant growth and development requirements, and explain plant cultural requirements and growing conditions
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Questions about assessing AHCPCM308
What does an assessment tool for AHCPCM308 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPCM308 needs to address all 22 unit components: 4 elements with 11 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AHCPCM308?
Auditori pulls the current release of AHCPCM308 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.
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Related units
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- AHCPCM307 — Report on health and condition of trees
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- AHCPCM405 — Implement an integrated pest management program
- AHCPCM406 — Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
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