Co-ordinate the collection of plants for sale or dispatch

**Co-ordinate the collection and preparation of plant orders for sale or dispatch:**

1. carry out risk assessments and check that relevant health and safety requirements are met within your area of responsibility 2. check and sort plant orders in a way which will assist the plant collection and preparation process 3. clarify specifications for the collection and preparation of plants 4. identify and co-ordinate the availability of resources required for the collection and preparation of plant orders for sale or dispatch 5. confirm that suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn 6. confirm that tools and equipment are used and maintained in safely and correctly 7. co-ordinate plant collection and preparation methods in accordance with specifications 8. check that the working methods are communicated clearly with all those involved in, or affected by, the collection of plants for sale and dispatch 9. recognise and identify the required plants for collection 10. monitor the accuracy of the plant order collection against specifications 11. monitor and make any necessary adjustments to plant collection methods to improve the process and maintain the quality of the product 12. monitor the condition of the collected plants and take action when required in accordance with specifications 13. check plants are handled and transported in a way which maintains quality and minimises damage 14. identify any problems that arise during collection and take action when required 15. confirm that the collection of plant orders is completed within the required timescales and in accordance with specifications

**Prepare collected plant orders for sale and dispatch:**

1. monitor the preparation of the collected plant orders to confirm they meet specifications 2. confirm that plant order preparation is completed within the required timescales 3. accurately identify any problems that arise during plant order preparation and take action when required 4. store plant orders prior to dispatch or sale in accordance with specifications 5. co-ordinate the processing of recycling or disposal of waste in accordance with relevant legal and organisational requirements 6. check that records are completed in line with relevant legislative and organisational requirements 7. carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and organisational requirements.

**Co-ordinate the collection and preparation of plant orders for sale or dispatch:**

1. how to identify hazards, assess risks and interpret risk assessments 2. the importance of checking customer requirements for the collection and preparation of plants 3. how to co-ordinate the collection and preparation of plant orders to ensure customer requirements are met 4. how to determine the human and physical resources required for the collection and preparation of plant orders 5. the types of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity 6. the types of tools and equipment required for the collection and preparation of plants for sale or dispatch and how to prepare, use, maintain and store these safely and correctly 7. suitable methods for transporting the plants within the site 8. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by your work and how this should be done 9. the seasonal conditions which are suitable for collection and dispatch of plant orders 10. relevant species or varieties of plants produced by the enterprise and how to recognise them 11. sources of information on different species and varieties 12. relevant sizes and grades recognised within the trade for the plants grown by the enterprise 13. sources of information on sizes and grades 14. suitable methods for collecting or lifting the plants 15. characteristics which indicate a plant is fit for collection or lifting 16. how to maintain the quality of the collected plants and minimise damage 17. how to check the plant orders meet customer requirements 18. the importance of monitoring and making the necessary adjustments to plant collection methods to improve the process and maintain the quality of the product 19. how to recognise instances where the plant does not meet customer requirements and the action to take 20. timescales within which collection and preparation of plant orders must take place 21. the acceptable commercial rates of collection and preparation of plant orders which apply within the enterprise

**Prepare collected plant orders for sale or dispatch:**

1. how to ensure plant preparation meets customer requirements 2. suitable methods for preparing the plants 3. reasons why collected plants may not be of a suitable quality and how to identify this 4. factors which affect plant quality during dispatch and transport 5. methods for maintaining the health of plants ready for sale or dispatch 6. relevant methods of storing plants prior to sale or dispatch 7. the importance of maintaining records correctly for preparing plant orders for sale or dispatch relevant to legal and organisational requirements 8. correct methods for the safe disposal or recycling of waste and excess materials created by the collection and preparation of plant orders 9. the importance of following relevant environmental and ecological best practice to help minimise the impact of your work on the environment 10. your responsibilities under relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and organisational policies