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Coordinate propagation activities for a permaculture system

Coordinate propagation activities for a permaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER331
State Code
OFC45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan propagation activities for a permaculture system, including identification and sourcing of propagation material, seasonal propagation activities, and application of permaculture and organic principles. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources, and complete routine activities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research propagation requirements for a permaculture system
  • 1.1 Assess propagation needs according to permaculture system design
  • 1.2 Determine source and availability of propagation material
  • 1.3 Determine numbers of new plants to be produced for the needs of the system and/or for swapping, selling or community needs
2. Develop a propagation plan for permaculture system
  • 2.1 Determine methods of propagation for each species
  • 2.2 Identify hazards, assess risks and specify controls for selected propagation methods according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.3 Prepare a propagation plan according to researched outcomes
  • 2.4 Prepare seasonal schedule of propagation activity
  • 2.5 Maintain propagation plan records
3. Implement propagation plan for permaculture system
  • 3.1 Schedule propagation activity according to propagation plan and workplace safety procedures
  • 3.2 Ensure availability of space in propagating area for propagation activity
  • 3.3 Prepare materials and equipment for propagation work
  • 3.4 Organise propagules and apply pre-treatments according to propagation plan
  • 3.5 Transfer successfully propagated plants into subsequent growing conditions according to propagation and growing plan
  • 3.6 Grow propagated plants according to propagation plan and cultural requirements
4. Maintain propagated plants to end use
  • 4.1 Maintain optimal growing and cultural conditions for new plants
  • 4.2 Monitor and treat pest or disease according to permaculture practice
  • 4.3 Remove defective plants according to biosecurity and permaculture procedures
  • 4.4 Apply treatments to new plants according to organic and permaculture procedures
  • 4.5 Ensure plants are pre-conditioned ready for planting/distribution
5. Maintain a healthy and orderly propagation area
  • 5.1 Maintain hygiene practices in propagation facilities according to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures
  • 5.2 Store surplus propagation resources and materials according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Maintain records and update propagation plan according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP83 AHCPER318 Plan propagation activities for a permaculture system Unit of competency