Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
production schedules
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator
Rootlings
Rootlings may include:
those developed from cuttings in a sand bed or callusing room
those freshly dug from a field nursery
Equipment
Equipment may include:
secateurs
personal protective clothing and/or equipment
bins
boxes
spades
trowels
watering or irrigating equipment
heating equipment
packing machine
counting machine
Materials
Materials may include:
string
labels
chemicals
sand
wax
Problems and anomalies
Problems and anomalies may include:
evidence of nematodes, crown gall, dehydration, infection, physical damage and graft union failure
Facilities
Facilities may include:
cold storage
callusing room
hot beds
sand storage bins
water
fungicide treatment areas
storage bins or tanks
soakage tanks
glasshouses
Work hazards
Work may involve exposure to:
chemical, dangerous or hazardous substances

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
use personal protective equipment, MSDS and follow other specified OHS procedures
conduct cutting and callusing activities
monitor the health of and tend rootlings
prepare for, implement and monitor nursery activities
prepare vine rootlings for transport
maintain nursery environment to optimise plant health
complete documentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
internal and external customers and suppliers as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.