| 1 | Know how to merchandise plants and other products | 1.1 | Outline how to present plants and relevant products (e.g. growing media, containers, plant feed etc) for best effect |
| 1.2 | Explain the importance of location and hot and cold spots |
| 1.3 | Describe the different ways plants are sold e.g. root wrap and containers |
| 1.4 | Outline the merchandising systems of display |
| 1.5 | Describe how other sales can be linked to plant purchases |
| 1.6 | Outline the principles of stock rotation |
| 1.7 | Outline the value of point of sale material and the range available |
| 2 | Be able to merchandise plants and other products | 2.1 | Display plants and relevant products (e.g. growing media, containers, plant feed etc) effectively to maximise sales |
| 2.2 | Use point of sale materials and labels effectively |
| 2.3 | Promote linked sales |
| 3 | Know how to maintain the condition of plants for sale | 3.1 | Explain how to check and maintain the condition of plants and products covering the following types of plants: (i) trees and shrubs (i) bedding plants (ii) herbaceous perennials (iii) bulbs |
| 3.2 | Describe the appropriate method of reporting signs of pests, diseases or other disorders and who to |
| 4 | Be able to maintain plants ready for sale | 4.1 | Maintain optimum conditions for the plants as far as possible within the available facilities |
| 4.2 | Provide any necessary supplies of food and water to maintain the condition of the plants and remove weeds and suckers |
| 4.3 | Check the condition of plants and relevant products to maintain their saleable value |
| 4.4 | Identify any plants or products that should be removed and take the appropriate action |
| 4.5 | Report signs of pests, disease or other disorders to the appropriate person |
| 4.6 | Care for incoming plants and implement an appropriate stock rotation plan |
| 4.7 | Monitor the development of new plants against the stock rotation plan and take the appropriate action if there are any problems |
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