Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

Which budding or grafting materials may be relevant for this standard?

Materials may include cuttings, buds, dormant or green material, nursery rootstock, rootlings, and mature plants.

What equipment may be required?

Equipment may include secateurs and grafting knife.

What budding/grafting methods may be applicable to this standard?

Budding/grafting methods may include T buds, chip, wedge, and side bark.

What seals may be used on bud/graft union?

Seals may include tape, fungicides, paint, and wax.

What workplace information may be relevant to this competency standard?

Workplace information can include standard operating procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules/instructions, routine maintenance schedules, work notes, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), manufacturers instructions or verbal direction from the manager, supervisor or senior operator.

Which budding or grafting materials may be relevant for this standard?

Materials may include cuttings, buds, dormant or green material, nursery rootstock, rootlings, and mature plants.

What equipment may be required?

Equipment may include secateurs and grafting knife.

What budding/grafting methods may be applicable to this standard?

Budding/grafting methods may include T buds, chip, wedge, and side bark.

What seals may be used on bud/graft union?

Seals may include tape, fungicides, paint, and wax.

What workplace information may be relevant to this competency standard?

Workplace information can include standard operating procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules/instructions, routine maintenance schedules, work notes, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), manufacturers instructions or verbal direction from the manager, supervisor or senior operator.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in budding and grafting in filed situations requires evidence that plants have been successfully budded and grafted according to enterprise standards. The skills and knowledge required to bud and graft in filed situations must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different budding and grafting techniques, plant materials and enterprise requirements.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:
basic plant physiology including the principles of transpiration, water intake, nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, respiration and translocation
parts of the root, trunk, shoot and fruit systems of the plant, their role in how the plant works and their contribution to flower/fruit/foliage quality
root stocks and scion stock
importance of selection and use of rootstock
stages of the budding/grafting procedure and their purpose
common problems and corrective action required
operation, components and purpose of budding/grafting and equipment
maintenance requirements of equipment
procedures and responsibilities for reporting problem
environmental issues and controls
cleaning requirements of work area and equipment
recording requirements and procedures.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:
access workplace information to identify grafting requirements
select, fit and use appropriate personal protection clothing and/or equipment
select appropriate material for budding/grafting
prepare material for grafting
select and prepare equipment as required
bud/graft plants according to instructions
operate equipment safely
treat plants after budding/grafting
store unused grafting material
take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results or non-compliance
sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of waste as required
clean equipment after use.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:
basic plant physiology including the principles of transpiration, water intake, nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, respiration and translocation
parts of the root, trunk, shoot and fruit systems of the plant, their role in how the plant works and their contribution to flower/fruit/foliage quality
root stocks and scion stock
importance of selection and use of rootstock
stages of the budding/grafting procedure and their purpose
common problems and corrective action required
operation, components and purpose of budding/grafting and equipment
maintenance requirements of equipment
procedures and responsibilities for reporting problem
environmental issues and controls
cleaning requirements of work area and equipment
recording requirements and procedures.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:
access workplace information to identify grafting requirements
select, fit and use appropriate personal protection clothing and/or equipment
select appropriate material for budding/grafting
prepare material for grafting
select and prepare equipment as required
bud/graft plants according to instructions
operate equipment safely
treat plants after budding/grafting
store unused grafting material
take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results or non-compliance
sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of waste as required
clean equipment after use.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Through access to workplace information and reporting to the supervisor. (1)

Communicating ideas and information
Through access to workplace information and reporting to the supervisor. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through recording details of competed work according to enterprise guidelines. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through recording details of competed work according to enterprise guidelines. (1)

Planning and organising activities
According to requirements of enterprise and weather/seasonal considerations for budding and grafting. (1)

Planning and organising activities
According to requirements of enterprise and weather/seasonal considerations for budding and grafting. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Through budding and grafting as part of a team. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Through budding and grafting as part of a team. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Through counting of work completed. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Through counting of work completed. (1)

Solving problems
Through reporting non-compliance to supervisors. (1)

Solving problems
Through reporting non-compliance to supervisors. (1)

Using technology
Through use of communication systems. (1)

Using technology
Through use of communication systems. (1)