This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify client preferences and requirements, and select and advise on plants for specific situations.

The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to recommending plants and cultural practices. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.

All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.