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Implement a propagation plan

Implement a propagation plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY306A
State Code
D7088
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
30
Description
This unit covers the process of plant propagation by both sexual and asexual methods and defines the standard required to: prepare tools and propagation materials for work; prepare workspaces for propagation activities; use a range of propagation methods to produce new crops; place or prepare for placing newly propagated material in appropriate growing environment; record propagation activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for propagation activities
  • 1.1. Workplace information is interpreted and tasks organised to achieve daily work routine within time constraints.
  • 1.2. Tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to propagation method and enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.3. Growing environment is prepared to suit species and propagation method.
  • 1.4. Hygiene practices are implemented according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor.
2. Select propagation material
  • 2.1. Parent plant is identified and selected according to health, vigour and desired characteristics.
  • 2.2. Propagation material is selected and collected according to the propagation method, and species.
  • 2.3. Conditioning and storage requirements are selected to ensure maximum viability of propagating material.
3. Prepare propagating media
  • 3.1. Media components are selected according to manufacturer directions, enterprise guidelines, propagation method and plant needs.
  • 3.2. Propagation media is tested to ensure the product complies with media specifications.
  • 3.3. Media and components are handled according to OHS requirements.
  • 3.4. Storage requirements for the unused propagation media are selected.
4. Propagate plants
  • 4.1. Propagation material is prepared according to the propagation method and species.
  • 4.2. Propagation techniques are performed according to plant species and documented guidelines.
  • 4.3. Plants are handled in a way that minimises damage.
  • 4.4. Aftercare is applied to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques employed.
5. Complete propagation operations
  • 5.1. Ensure work site is cleaned according to hygiene requirements.
  • 5.2. Waste is collected and disposed of or recycled to minimise damage to the external environment in accordance with enterprise guidelines.
  • 5.3. Records are completed accurately and at the required time according to documented guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Methods of propagation may include:
sexual and asexual methods of propagation including tissue culture.
Propagation material may include:
seeds
cuttings
spores
rootstock
scion
rootlings
buds
separations/divisions
tissue cultures
rhizomes
plantlets.
Propagating media may include:
sand
potting mix
agar
gravel
scoria
rock wool
gro-wool
sawdust
pine bark
perlite
vermiculite
water (hydroponics).
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 and propagation materials for work
prepare workspaces for propagation activities
use a range of propagation methods to produce new crops
place or prepare for placing newly propagated material in appropriate growing environment
record propagation activities.
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
S3321 RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO62 AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan Unit of competency