Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake field budding and grafting

Undertake field budding and grafting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT204
State Code
BAN63
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to bud and graft trees, shrubs, vines and other plant types in nurseries or in-field situations.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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 parent material for budding and grafting
  • 1.1 Follow workplace hygiene practices to ensure tools and equipment are clean
  • 1.2 Prepare plant material and use a suitable method of taking budding or grafting material
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate tools
2. Prepare budding and grafting materials
  • 2.1 Select budding/grafting material for propagation
  • 2.2 Use appropriate storage methods to maintain viability of materials
  • 2.3 Dispose of discarded material
  • 2.4 Prepare stock according to species guidelines
  • 2.5 Handle budding/grafting materials and stock in a way that prevents damage
3. Bud/graft scion
  • 3.1 Select budding/grafting method according to species guidelines
  • 3.2 Seal bud/graft is sealed according to instructions
  • 3.3 Affix labels and identification
  • 3.4 Complete records accurately and timely
  • 3.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification process and equipment performance
4. Complete budding/ grafting activities
  • 4.1 Clean tools and equipment
  • 4.2 Dispose of or store unused grafting material
  • 4.3 Collect, treat, dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the grafting and cleaning procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7179 AHCPHT204A Undertake field budding and grafting Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT31 AHCPHT217 Undertake field budding and grafting Unit of competency