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Pot up plants

Pot up plants

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY201A
State Code
D7079
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the production procedure of staged containerisation of nursery plants after propagation in production nurseries and defines the standard required to: prepare tools, equipment and plants for potting up; prepare growing media for potting up plants; pot up plants to required specification pot size; type and carry out follow-up procedures to potting up.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for potting up operations
  • 1.1. Workplace information is interpreted and clarified according to instructions.
  • 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.3. Tools and equipment for potting up are selected and used according to documented guidelines.
  • 1.4. Work area is cleaned and disinfected according to company hygiene practices.
  • 1.5. Materials are collected and checked to ensure sufficient quantity and quality for potting up operations.
2. Prepare growing media
  • 2.1. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
  • 2.2. Media components are measured and mixed according to documented guidelines.
  • 2.3. Growing media is tested to ensure the product complies with media specifications.
3. Pot up propagated plants
  • 3.1. Plants are prepared for potting in accordance with enterprise guidelines.
  • 3.2. Plants are graded during the potting process according to quality specifications.
  • 3.3. Media level in pots is adjusted to produce a well-furnished plant according to documented guidelines.
  • 3.4. Placement and depth of plants comply with the planting method and plan.
  • 3.5. Potting operations are carried out according to written OHS requirements.
4. Complete potting up operation
  • 4.1. Plants are watered in to eliminate air pockets and prevent dehydration.
  • 4.2. Cleaning procedures are performed and hygiene practices followed according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 4.3. Waste is collected and disposed of or recycled to minimise damage to the external environment.
  • 4.4. Records of potting up operations are maintained in the appropriate format.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Potting up plants may include:
transplanting of established plants with developed root systems sown from:
seed
from cuttings
layering
growing on tissue cultured plants
division or splitting
spores
cloning, and budding or grafting into larger appropriate sized containers of growing media.
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare tools, equipment and plants for potting up
prepare growing media for potting up plants
pot up plants to required specification
carry out follow-up procedures to potting up.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3353 RTF2013A Pot-on plants Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM50 AHCNSY201 Pot up plants Unit of competency