Establish and maintain artificial plant displays

This standard is for those who establish and maintain artificial plant displays. It is for individuals who carry out the work described, under limited supervision only.

This will involve selecting, handling, transporting and preparing artificial plants, containers and supports. It will also involve installing the plants, supporting and tying-in according to the plant display specifications.

1. the importance of establishing the customer's requirements for the artificial plant displays

2. how to select materials appropriate to different types of artificial displays and sites 

3. how to handle and transport the materials safely and correctly

4. how to select, prepare, use and maintain tools and equipment safely and correctly to establish and maintain artificial plant displays

5. how to group and position artificial plants in a way that achieves the intended visual impact

6. how to confirm support methods are consistent with the artificial plant displays

7. why it is important to minimise unnecessary waste and the correct methods for recycling or disposal

8. the importance of maintaining the appearance of artificial plant displays 

9. how to carry out the maintenance of artificial plant displays safely and correctly

10. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work

11. why it is important that the site is restored to the client’s satisfaction and how to judge whether this has been done

12. the importance of following environmental and ecological best practice to help minimise the impact of your work on the environment

13. your responsibilities under relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and organisational policies

A.       select the following types of materials to establish artificial plant displays:

1. artificial plants
2. containers
3. supports

B.       carry out the following types of maintenance on artificial plant displays:

1. cleaning
2. support
3. replacement of plants, features or containers
4. removal of debris
5. redressing
6. fire retardant

Materials:

• containers
• supports
• features

Maintenance operations:

• cleaning
• support
• replacement of plants, features or containers
• removal of debris
• redressing
• fire retarding