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Plan a propagation program

Plan a propagation program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY404
State Code
OCT66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan a propagation program and monitor the implementation of the program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to planning a propagation program. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out preliminary planning activities for a plant propagation program
  • 1.1 Determine production requirements
  • 1.2 Determine propagation techniques, taking into account the species, cultivar and horticultural practice
  • 1.3 Determine environmental parameters and space requirements that impact on propagation program
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
2. Develop the propagation plan and schedule
  • 2.1 Identify propagation program activities
  • 2.2 Identify seed and vegetative propagation material, tools and equipment requirements
  • 2.3 Identify labour and workflow requirements
  • 2.4 Identify and select environmental parameters, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used
  • 2.5 Determine propagation media requirements, taking into consideration the propagation method and needs of the plant
  • 2.6 Determine container requirement to meet need
  • 2.7 Determine selection criteria for propagation material
  • 2.8 Identify propagation program hygiene practices
  • 2.9 Determine propagation program budget
  • 2.10 Document the propagation plan entering all information identified during development
  • 2.11 Document the propagation program schedule
3. Communicate, coordinate, and monitor propagation plan
  • 3.1 Communicate propagation plan and schedule of activities to staff
  • 3.2 Coordinate activities according to program schedule and propagation plan
  • 3.3 Monitor the health and condition of the plants to ensure they are performing according to propagation plan
  • 3.4 Modify program schedule activities to achieve propagation plan requirements
  • 3.5 Assess propagated plants for health, quality and viability
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS19 AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program Unit of competency