Tag: plant

Presentations
Student Name: _
Student Number: _
Assessment Number: 35327/03

All terms mentioned in this text that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalised. Use of a term in this text should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.
© Open Colleges Pty Ltd, 2018
All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright may be reproduced or utilised in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Instructions to the learner
To help Open Colleges manage your assessment, please use the following file-naming convention when you save your Microsoft Word document. Your file should be named and saved to your computer hard drive using your:
[Student number]_ [assessment] _ [assessment number].docx
For example: 12345678_21850a_01.docx
If, for any reason such as size of file, you need split one document into several different documents ensure you identify them as Part A, Part B etc. This will ensure the Assessor can mark sequentially.
For example:
12345678_21850a_01_Part A.docx
12345678_21850a_01_Part B.docx
Assessment submission
Prior to submitting your assessment ensure that your name and student ID are included on the front cover page as well as in the footer of each page. If this is not done the assessment may be returned to you for authentication.
If there is a video or audio recording as part of this assessment you must have an introductory statement stating your name, student ID, Qualification and assessment number, along with task you are undertaking.
When you are ready to submit your assessment, upload the file to OpenSpace using the Assessment Upload links in the relevant study period of your course. The ‘Support’ tab provides further assistance. Uploading assessments to OpenSpace will enable Open Colleges to provide you with the fastest feedback and grading on your assessment.
It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy assessments submitted to Open Colleges.
Competency Details
The assessments have been designed to provide evidence that demonstrates your competence in the unit AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs.
Your trainer will:
• answer any questions that you have about the assessment
• assess your competence as stipulated in the unit of competency by making judgments about the evidence you have presented in line with the rules of evidence – validity, authenticity, currency and sufficiency.
• provide feedback on the outcomes of the assessment process.
The knowledge and skills to plant trees and shrubs are a key competency for horticulturalists. You are required to complete three assessments for AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs. This assessment is designed to gather evidence through videos showing you at work and demonstrating your competence, specifically:
• preparing for planting operations
• preparing trees and shrubs for planting
• inspecting plants and reporting problems
• installing trees, shrubs and/or other plants
• completing work
Assessment Description
35327/01 Online auto-marked multiple choice quiz (8 questions)
35327/02 Project
• Task 1: Short-answer questions
• Task 2: Equipment checklist
35327/03 Video demonstrations
• Video 1: Demonstrating planting a tree
• Video 2: Demonstrating planting a shrub
• Video 3: Demonstrating after care of tree/shrub

Assessment workplace requirements

1. Permission to Visit Workplace Form
   You must have submitted a Permission to Visit Workplace Form to Open Colleges and received approval from the Head of Program. Please note that you will need to complete a Permission to Visit Workplace Form for each workplace in which you complete your assessment projects and/or video presentation.
   The form can be downloaded from Additional Resources Assessment-related documentation on Open Space or click on the link.
   If you have not done this step, your assessment cannot be marked.
2. Assessment Verification Form
   Learners will be observed completing practical tasks in the workplace by a workplace supervisor. This person will sign an Assessment Verification Form to verify (i) the learner, (ii) the assessment task (i.e. Project or Presentation) and (iii) the worksite.
   Note: Completing the form is not an assessment judgement of your work performance. The projects and presentations will be assessed by an Open Colleges assessor, who will judge competency based on your written tasks and visual evidence (e.g. photos and videos).
   There is an Assessment Verification form at Appendix A of this assessment.
   If you have not done this step, your assessment cannot be marked.
   Assessment Instructions
   The third assessment for this module requires you demonstrating your skills to the assessor. This will be done with three short videos (max 5 minutes per video).
   • Video 1 will ask you to demonstrate planting a tree
   • Video 2 will ask you to demonstrate planting a shrub
   • Video 3 will ask you to demonstrate after care of a tree/shrub
   Recording and uploading your video to Open Space
   Each video should be no longer than five minutes. Make sure you:
   • write down your questions/topics before you start
   • think about doing one question/topic at a time
   • do a practice run and time yourself before you start
   • check the audio before you start recording
   Please look at the OpenSpace video function by clicking on this link for instructions.

Video 1: Planting a tree
For this assessment, you need to demonstrate in a video how to plant a tree and explain the process. As you are carrying out the activity make sure to explain to your assessor what you are doing or have done and why.
Use the checklist below as a guide to the information you need to provide in the video.
Information to be provided in presentation Y/N
1.1 Introduction of self and the worksite and what will be covered in the video.
• Describe the species that you are planting and its specific needs.
• Describe the necessary planting technique.
• Include a description of the surrounding conditions and outline the impact this plant will have on the worksite.
1.2 Communicate in a clear concise and effective manner.
1.3 Identify any potential WHS hazards, and explain how you would record for a supervisor.
1.4 Assemble and describe the equipment to be used for planting. Explain how to maintain tools and equipment.
1.5 Describe PPE, use correctly and adjust to ensure correct fit.
1.6 Correctly name the species of plant using common and scientific names.
1.7 Mark site out as according to work plan
1.8 Excavate the planting hole (ensure that you have modified soil accordingly and controlled competing plants where required)
1.9 Water the plant prior to planting
1.10 Check and report on the condition and moisture level of the root ball and treat roots as required. Report on any pests or disease.
1.11 Remove tree from container.
1.12 Place plant in prepared hole, ensure that the best side of the plant is visible and that it is at an appropriate angle.
1.13 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil.
1.14 Water plant to eliminate air pockets
Office use only – Assessors feedback

Video 2: Planting a shrub
For this assessment, you need to demonstrate in a video how to plant a shrub and explain the process. As you are carrying out the activity make sure to explain to your assessor what you are doing or have done and why.
Use the checklist below as a guide to the information you need to provide in the video.
Information to be provided in presentation Y/N
2.1 Introduce self and the worksite and what will be covered in the video.
Describe the species that you are planting and its specific needs.
Describe the planting technique required.
Include a description of the surrounding conditions and outline the impact this plant will have on the worksite
2.2 Communicate in a clear concise and effective manner.
2.3 Identify any potential WHS hazards, and explain how you would record for a supervisor.
2.4 Assemble and describe the equipment to be used for planting. Explain how to maintain tools and equipment.
2.5 Describe PPE, use correctly and adjust to ensure correct fit.
2.6 Correctly name the species of plant using common and scientific names.
2.7 Mark site out as according to work plan
2.8 Excavate the planting hole (ensure that you have modified soil accordingly and controlled competing plants where required)
2.9 Water the plant prior to planting
2.10 Check and report on the condition and moisture level of the root ball and treat roots as required. Report on any pest or disease.
2.11 Remove tree from container.
2.12 Place plant in prepared hole, ensure that the best side of the plant is visible and that it is at an appropriate angle.
2.13 Back-fill planting hole and consolidate soil.
2.14 Water plant to eliminate air pockets
Office use only – Assessors feedback

Video 3: After care of tree and shrub planting
For this final video presentation, you need to demonstrate the aftercare you provided to the tree and shrub you have just planted. As you are carrying out the activity make sure to explain to your assessor what you are doing or have done and why.
Use the checklist below as a guide to the information you need to provide in the video.
Information to be provided learner presentation Y/N
3.1 Describe the use of fertilisers and other soil modification techniques.
3.2 Describe any presence of symptoms of pests or disease.
3.3 Apply mulch as needed and describe the type of mulch and why you have chosen this mulch
3.4 Dispose of/recycle soil and waste material from the site. Show how tidy and clean the site is and describe what has happened to waste materials.
3.5 Clean and store all tools and equipment where they belong
Office use only – Assessors feedback
Checklist
The learner must complete and submit the following:
Task Evidence required Done
Video 1 Planting a tree
Video 2 Planting a shrub
Video 3 After care for planting of trees and shrubs
Appendix A Completed Assessment Verification Form (below)

Assessment Verification Form Appendix A
About this form
To successfully complete some of the assessment projects for your course, you will need to access horticulture worksite/s to demonstrate your skills. Each module will have assessment tasks that ask you to complete a project and demonstrate your skills to an assessor. For these assessments your worksite supervisor (or a delegate) will need to verify you as the learner, the activity and the worksite. The supervisor is not being asked to assess your competence. Assessment of your competence is done by an Open Colleges assessor who will judge competency based on the visual evidence (videos) and written tasks.
Instructions to Learner
Step 1: Complete the details in the following box.
Section A: Student details
Student Name
Student Number
Assessment Number
Assessment Title Presentations
Name of Worksite
Step 2: Ask your worksite supervisor (or delegate) to complete the following box.
Section B – Verification of learner and worksite
I confirm (please tick):
? 1. The learner in the video is the learner identified above in Part A.
? 2. The worksite in the video is the worksite identified above in Part A.
? 3. The assessment task in the video is the assessment task identified in Part A.

GET SOLUTION FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR ORDER

TO BE RE-WRITTEN FROM THE SCRATCH

NO PLAGIARISM

• Original and non-plagiarized custom papers. Our writers develop their writing from scratch unless you request them to rewrite, edit or proofread your paper.
• Timely Delivery. capitalessaywriting.com believes in beating the deadlines that our customers have imposed because we understand how important it is.
• Customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction. We have an outstanding customer care team that is always ready and willing to listen to you, collect your instructions and make sure that your custom writing needs are satisfied
• Privacy and safety. It’s secure to place an order at capitalessaywriting.com We won’t reveal your private information to anyone else.
• Writing services provided by experts. Looking for expert essay writers, thesis and dissertation writers, personal statement writers, or writers to provide any other kind of custom writing service?  film dealing with the march on Washington on August 28, 1963
• Enjoy our bonus services. You can make a free inquiry before placing and your order and paying this way, you know just how much you will pay. Plant trees and shrubs
• Premium papers. We provide the highest quality papers in the writing industry. Our company only employs specialized professional writers who take pride in satisfying the needs of our huge client base by offering them premium writing services.

Get Professionally Written Papers From The Writing Experts