The advantages of such placements are discussed, as are concerns such as workplace health and safety, working hours and monitoring placements. Possible assessment strategies are discussed along with recording requirements. Recognition of existing skills looks at the use of credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, recognition of current competencies, how such existing skills are assessed and how these can contribute to a recognised qualification. Record Keeping summarises the record keeping required of schools in monitoring and reporting of student progress in VET in Schools programs. Units of Competency lists the Units of Competency for the Horticulture sectors covered by the Training Package, including the availability of learning guides.
References lists the sources of the information used in the writing of the manual.