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Manage mother plants

Manage mother plants

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPNSY3006
State Code
ODS30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage mother plants used in tree nurseries.The unit applies to individuals working as arboriculture workers, farm forestry workers, forestry workers, nursery workers, plantation establishment workers, plantation forest officers and silviculturists who are involved in tree nursery operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to manage mother plants
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental requirements, including use of personal protective equipment and safe chemical handling procedures, for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with managing mother trees
  • 1.4 Identify emergency and evacuation procedures to follow in the event of an incident or accident
  • 1.5 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.6 Select tools, equipment and materials, and check for serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Select mother plants
  • 2.1 Identify characteristics of plants that are suitable for use as mother plants
  • 2.2 Select plants for use as mother plants
  • 2.3 Follow workplace procedures for establishment of mother plants
  • 2.4 Classify mother plants according to types and varieties
  • 2.5 Label mother plants according to workplace procedures
3. Maintain mother plants
  • 3.1 Set lighting level to maintain plants in vegetative phase
  • 3.2 Prune and train mother trees to maximise the number of healthy branches that can be trimmed to create clones
  • 3.3 Manage tree canopies to avoid overcrowding and maintain light penetration
  • 3.4 Water and fertilize mother plants according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.5 Test plant material for viruses and other organisms according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.6 Implement pest and insect control measures according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 3.7 Maintain records of mother plants
4. Replace mother plant
  • 4.1 Assess strength of clones
  • 4.2 Retire existing mother plants and replace with clones
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