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

Identify common ornamental plants 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264184  Identify common ornamental plants 
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  8 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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:
  • Identify common plants by their scientific names.
  • Describe the characteristics of the common plants.
  • Detail the environmental requirements of the common plants.
  • Recognize any specific needs of the common plants.
  • Utilize knowledge of common plants to successfully establish and maintain these in the landscape. 
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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 
    Learner to identify plants that are commonly grown in the region. At least 50 plants (a mix of trees, shrubs, climbers, groundcovers, herbaceous plants and annuals) to be identified by their scientific names. Although a variety of plant types (trees, shrubs, climbers, annuals, herbaceous perennials, groundcovers etc) should be identified, local circumstances may dictate an emphasis on certain groups. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the characteristics and growth requirements of trees commonly found in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ten distinctly different trees, commonly found in the workplace, are identified by genus and species or variety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The particular form and growth habits of each tree are defined according to their diagnostic indicators. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The differences between deciduous and evergreen trees are described in terms of the distinctive features and dormancy habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The characteristic features that distinguish each tree are described in terms of the colour, size and shape of their leaves, flowers and fruit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The particular needs of the trees, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their preferred soil types and drainage requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The particular climatic requirements of the trees, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in the context of their frost tolerance, water requirements or drought resistance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the characteristics and growth requirements of shrubs commonly found in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fifteen distinctly different shrubs, commonly found in the workplace, are identified by genus and species or variety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The diagnostic indicators of each shrub are used to define their particular form and growth habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The differences between deciduous and evergreen shrubs are described in terms of their distinctive features and dormancy habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The characteristic features that distinguish each shrub are described in terms of the colour, size and shape of their leaves, flowers and fruit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The particular needs of the shrubs, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their preferred soil types and drainage requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The particular climatic requirements of the shrubs, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their frost tolerance, water requirements or drought resistance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the characteristics and growth requirements of climbing plants commonly found in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Five distinctly different climbing plants, commonly found in the workplace, are identified by genus and species or variety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The diagnostic indicators of each climbing plant are used to define their particular form and growth habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The differences between deciduous and evergreen climbing plants are described in terms of their distinctive features and dormancy habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The characteristic features that distinguish each climbing plant are described in terms of the colour, size and shape of their leaves and flowers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The particular needs of the climbing plants, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their preferred soil types and drainage requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The particular climatic requirements of the climbing plants, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their frost tolerance, water requirements or drought resistance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe the characteristics and growth requirements of ground covers commonly found in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Five distinctly different ground covers, commonly found in the workplace, are identified by genus and species or variety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The diagnostic indicators of each ground cover are used to define their particular form and growth habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The differences between deciduous and evergreen ground covers are described in terms of their distinctive features and dormancy habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The characteristic features that distinguish each ground cover are described in terms of the colour, size and shape of their leaves and flowers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The particular needs of the ground covers, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their preferred soil types and drainage requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The particular climatic requirements of the ground covers, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their frost tolerance, water requirements or drought resistance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Describe the characteristics and growth requirements of annual bedding plants commonly found in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ten distinctly different annual bedding plants, commonly found in the workplace, are identified by genus and species or variety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The diagnostic indicators of each annual bedding plant are used to define their particular form and growth habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The characteristic features that distinguish each annual bedding plant are described in terms of the colour, size and shape of their leaves and flowers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The particular needs of the annual bedding plants, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their preferred soil types and drainage requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The particular climatic requirements of the annual bedding plants, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their frost tolerance, water requirements or drought resistance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Describe the characteristics and growth requirements of herbaceous plants commonly found in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Five distinctly different herbaceous plants, commonly found in the workplace, are identified by genus and species or variety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The diagnostic indicators of each herbaceous plant are used to define their particular form and growth habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The differences between the various herbaceous plants are described in terms of the seasons in which they flower and their dormancy habits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The characteristic features that distinguish each herbaceous plant are described in terms of the colour, size and shape of their leaves and flowers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The particular needs of the herbaceous plants, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their preferred soil types and drainage requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The particular climatic requirements of the herbaceous plants, when used in a typical landscape, are explained in context of their frost tolerance, water requirements or drought resistance. 


    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:
  • Applying knowledge of common plants to successfully establish and maintain these in the landscape. 
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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:
  • Participate with others in the planting and maintaining of common plants. 
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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:
  • Ensuring that the water requirements or drought resistance of bedding plants are considered prior to planting. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner is able to collect, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Researching the particular needs that plants may require prior to planting, in order that these requirements may be met. 
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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:
  • Reporting on the suitability of the existing soil conditions prior to planting. 
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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:
  • Determining the water requirements or drought resistance of the plants before these are placed in the landscape. 
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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
    Core  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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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.