AHCPGD307 — Implement a plant establishment program

1 Prepare to establish a planting area

• 1.1Identify the planting site, planting methods and plant species and cultivars from site plan and specifications
• 1.2Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
• 1.3Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery required to implement a plant establishment program and check for safe operation
• 1.4Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
• 1.5Maintain a clean and safe work area

2 Prepare the planting area

• 2.1Determine the layout of services against site plan and report discrepancies to supervisor and relevant authority
• 2.2Check and confirm site layout and plant stock against site plan and report discrepancies
• 2.3Prepare planting site according to site plan
• 2.4Select and apply additives as required by site conditions
• 2.5Mark out the positions of plants on site
• 2.6Remove and dispose of debris and pollutants from the site

3 Undertake planting operation

• 3.1Inspect all plants for health, vigour and well-established root systems prior to being planted
• 3.2Return plants with major defects to supplier or set aside to be returned
• 3.3Trim or treat plants with minor defects to maintain health and vigour
• 3.4Space plants appropriately
• 3.5Use planting methods that comply with growing requirements of individual plant species and cultivars
• 3.6Apply water to planting site where required
• 3.7Provide newly placed plants with post-planting care
• 3.8Prune plants, where necessary, according to needs of species and cultivar to ensure plants develop a sound framework for their growth and habit

4 Review the plant establishment works

• 4.1Review plant establishment program as required
• 4.2Identify, record and report plants incorrectly planted, or situations that will prevent plants from reaching their full potential
• 4.3Take remedial action to ensure all requirements of plant establishment program are implemented

5 Complete establishment works

• 5.1Complete surface finishes including mulch
• 5.2Dispose of or recycle waste material from the planting site
• 5.3Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
• 5.4Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
• 5.5Record completed plant establishment program and report to supervisor

What does an assessment tool for AHCPGD307 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPGD307 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 27 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 7 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 AHCPGD307?

Auditori pulls the current release of AHCPGD307 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing AHCPGD307 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of AHCPGD307, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.