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Undertake field budding and grafting

Undertake field budding and grafting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT217
State Code
OCT31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare parent material and budding and grafting materials for budding and grafting, and bud and graft trees, shrubs, vines and other plant types in nurseries or in-field situations.The unit applies to individuals who undertake field budding and grafting under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare parent material for budding and grafting
  • 1.1 Confirm budding and grafting activities with supervisor
  • 1.2 Clean tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Prepare plant material and use appropriate method for taking budding or grafting material
  • 1.4 Select and use tools and equipment appropriate to field budding and grafting
  • 1.5 Select and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.6 Fit and use PPE applicable to the task being undertaken
2. Prepare budding and grafting materials
  • 2.1 Select budding and grafting material for propagation
  • 2.2 Use appropriate storage methods to maintain viability of materials
  • 2.3 Dispose of discarded material according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Prepare stock according to species guidelines
  • 2.5 Handle budding and grafting materials and stock in a way that prevents damage
3. Bud and graft scion
  • 3.1 Select budding and grafting method according to species guidelines
  • 3.2 Seal bud and graft according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Affix labels and identification
4. Complete budding and grafting activities
  • 4.1 Clean, maintain and return tools and equipment to required location
  • 4.2 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Return materials to store and dispose of waste and unused grafting material according to supervisor instructions
  • 4.4 Record and report budding and grafting activities according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN63 AHCPHT204 Undertake field budding and grafting Unit of competency