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Carry out potting operations

Carry out potting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT2002
State Code
OAN44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out potting operations in wine grape nurseries.The unit applies to individuals who work in wine grape nurseries and are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for potting operations
  • 1.1 Confirm job requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment relevant to job requirements
  • 1.4 Ensure potting materials are available
  • 1.5 Blend potting media to ensure consistency
  • 1.6 Clean and treat pots and work areas to minimise risk of pest and pathogen contamination
  • 1.7 Prepare grafted cuttings ready for potting
  • 1.8 Check, maintain and set equipment according to workplace procedures
2. Pot propagated material
  • 2.1 Identify and collect callused cuttings requiring potting
  • 2.2 Place soil in pots according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Plant cuttings according to job requirements
  • 2.4 Label potted cuttings according to workplace procedures
3. Carry out post-potting treatments
  • 3.1 Transfer potted cuttings to growing environment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Hydrate potted cuttings according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Prepare and apply treatments according to health and safety in the workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Collect and dispose of waste according to workplace procedures
4. Complete potting operations
  • 4.1 Identify and report non-conformances
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7980 FDFWGG2002A Carry out potting operations Unit of competency