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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Prepare plants for interior environments 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264183  Prepare plants for interior environments 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Horticulture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Utilise the appropriate safety practices in pre-delivery plant preparation.
  • Explain the importance that plant preparation plays in ensuring quality displays.
  • Recognise the role that good preparation has in the sustainability of a display.
  • Utilise the necessary tools and materials for plant preparation.
  • Select the correct methods of preparation to suit various plant types.
  • Harden off plants to acclimatise them to the indoor environment.
  • Utilise knowledge of interior plant preparation for conducting interior plantscaping. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 1 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply health and safety principles and practices in pre-delivery plant preparation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of wearing personal protective clothing is explained in terms of company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The necessity of using the PPE is explained in terms of the purpose of preventing safety incidents when preparing plants according to procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The precautions that must be taken during the handling of toxic plant material to ensure that health regulations are adhered to and are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The safety practices that must be followed while handling hazardous chemicals are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The safe use of pruning equipment are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The correct lifting techniques for moving/transporting plants/containers to ensure no injuries are sustained are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the pre-delivery plant preparation processes and the role that this has in ensuring a quality display. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role that the pre-delivery preparation of plants has on the ultimate quality of the interior display is explained in terms of the quality control function that the process performs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The influence that the correct plant selection has on the sustainability of a plant display is described in terms of the suitability of the plants to the specific environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effect of well prepared plants is explained in respect of the positive impact that these have on a client's perception of quality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The possible consequences of installing poorly prepared plants are described in terms of the client's negative perception of a plantscaper's service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The practices to dress plants prior to dispatch are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The function and purpose of checking the caps and plugs of plant containers is described in respect of the quality control that is ensured according to the company's procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Select the appropriate tools and equipment and carry out the pre-delivery preparations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The various plant cleaning tools are selected for their suitability to particular plant types. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for transferring the plants from the holding area to the preparation area are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The handling practices that should be adhered to when preparing toxic plants are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The methods of plant cleaning are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The methods of providing adequate water to the plants according to ensure the maintenance of quality are demonstrated in accordance with the company's procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe the factors that influence productivity and quality assurance in plant preparation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The timing of plant preparation is explained in terms of the influence that this has on the ultimate quality of a plant display. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The consequences of returning unsuitable plants are explained in respect of the loss of productivity and profitability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ideal layout of a preparation work area is described in relation to the facilitation of productivity in plant preparation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of maintaining good communication between the installation and preparation teams is described in terms of the benefits that has on productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The necessity of maintaining quality assurance throughout the preparation phase is explained in terms of the minimising of plant returns and complaints. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected in the Assessment Criteria for each specific outcome and must be assed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. Observation cannot be the only assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by:
  • Selecting the correct methods of preparation to suit various plant types. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner is able to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or communities by:
  • Participating with others in the transferring the plants from the holding area to the preparation area. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Following the procedures to dress the plants prior to dispatch to ensure that the plants are in the best possible condition. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Ensuring that the correct timing of plant preparation coincides with the proposed dispatch date. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation by:
  • Explaining what influence the plant selection and preparation has on the sustainability of a plant display. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The learner is able to use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
  • Recognising the handling procedures that should be adhered to when preparing toxic plants. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation:
  • Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner is able to contribute to the full personal development of themselves and the social and economic development of the society at large:
  • Evident in all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  66589   National Certificate: Horticulture  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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