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AHCPGD207 — Plant trees and shrubs

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What an assessment for AHCPGD207 must cover

49 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 14 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 Prepare for planting operations

  • 1.1Confirm tree and shrub planting activities with supervisor
  • 1.2Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
  • 1.3Prepare and use tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.4Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.5Mark out site as directed
  • 1.6Control competing plants as required

2 Prepare trees and shrubs for planting

  • 2.1Water trees and shrubs prior to planting where appropriate
  • 2.2Confirm root ball is damp
  • 2.3Remove trees and shrubs from containers

3 Inspect plants and report problems

  • 3.1Inspect plant and root ball condition
  • 3.2Report dry, water repellent and loose root balls
  • 3.3Report the presence of symptoms of pests or disease
  • 3.4Apply root treatments as directed

4 Install trees, shrubs and/or other plants

  • 4.1Excavate planting holes
  • 4.2Apply soil treatments and amendments according to supervisor instructions
  • 4.3Place plants in prepared hole
  • 4.4Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil
  • 4.5Water plants to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration
  • 4.6Install plant protection, stakes and ties as directed
  • 4.7Apply mulch as directed

5 Complete work

  • 5.1Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from site
  • 5.2Clean, maintain and store materials, tools and equipment
  • 5.3Report work outcomes and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor

Performance evidence

  • planted trees and shrubs on at least three occasions including at least two of the following: bare rooted, tube stock, potted or bagged plants
  • 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

  • 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

Foundation skills

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

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Questions about assessing AHCPGD207

What does an assessment tool for AHCPGD207 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPGD207 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 14 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 AHCPGD207?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCPGD207 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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