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Plan a propagation program

Plan a propagation program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY402A
State Code
D7091
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
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers planning a propagation program and defines the standard required to: determine propagation techniques and resources required; select propagation materials and media and determine optimal environmental conditions; determine plant hygiene requirements; review propagation plan by monitoring strike rate and health and quality of propagated plants; negotiate and document plans.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out preliminary planning activities for a plant propagation program
  • 1.1. Management and marketing requirements are confirmed and understood.
  • 1.2. Space requirements for propagation program are evaluated.
  • 1.3. Propagation techniques are determined according to species and sound horticultural practice.
  • 1.4. Environmental parameters that impact on propagation are determined.
  • 1.5. Budget for the propagation program is negotiated with management.
  • 1.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the propagation program are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
2. Develop the propagation plan
  • 2.1. Labour, materials, equipment and machinery needs are identified.
  • 2.2. Propagation media requirements are determined according to the propagation method and needs of the plant.
  • 2.3. Strategies to modify environmental conditions are determined according to the type of plant and propagation method used.
  • 2.4. Selection criteria for the propagation material are determined according to the type of plant and propagation method.
  • 2.5. Hygiene requirements for propagation activities are determined.
  • 2.6. Propagation plan is documented and schedule of activities are communicated clearly to staff.
3. Monitor success of propagation activities
  • 3.1. Variances from plan and scheduled activities are identified and recorded.
  • 3.2. Propagated plants are assessed for health, quality and viability according to enterprise quality standards.
  • 3.3. Remedial procedures are planned to meet marketing objectives and business imperatives.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Propagation techniques may include:
seed
cuttings
layering
growing on tissue cultured plants
division or splitting
budding
grafting
spores
cloning.
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:
determine propagation techniques and resources required
select propagation materials and media and determine optimal environmental conditions
determine plant hygiene requirements
review propagation plan by monitoring strike rate and health and quality of propagated plants
negotiate and document plans.
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
S3345 RTF4015A Plan a propagation program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS19 AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program Unit of competency