Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake field budding and grafting
Undertake field budding and grafting
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT204A
AHCPHT204A
State Code
D7179
D7179
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2012
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
15/10/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of undertaking field budding and grafting and defines the standard required to: take budding and grafting material from plants; select and prepare stock for budding and grafting; demonstrate a range of budding and grafting techniques; maintain labels and records of the budding and grafting operation; and dispose of unused grafting material according to environmental and disease management procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare parent material for budding and grafting
- 1.1. Parent plant is prepared and the method of taking budding or grafting material is employed suitable to the species according to organisational procedures.
- 1.2. Tools and equipment are free from contamination, and hygiene practices are followed according to organisational guidelines.
- 1.3. Tools appropriate to the task being undertaken are chosen and used according to organisational guidelines, and safe working practices are employed.
2. Prepare budding and grafting materials
- 2.1. Budding/grafting material is selected for propagation according to organisational guidelines and supervisors instructions.
- 2.2. Viability of materials is maintained by appropriate storage according to the requirements of the species.
- 2.3. Discarded material is disposed of according to organisational waste disposal guidelines and/or procedures.
- 2.4. Stock is prepared according to species and organisational guidelines.
- 2.5. Budding/grafting materials and stock are handled in a way that prevents damage.
3. Bud/graft scion
- 3.1. Budding/grafting method is selected according to species and organisational guidelines.
- 3.2. Bud/graft is sealed according to instructions.
- 3.3. Labels and identification are correct and applied according to organisational guidelines.
- 3.4. Records are completed accurately and at the required time according to organisational guidelines.
- 3.5. Out-of-specification process and equipment performance is identified, rectified and/or reported.
4. Complete budding/ grafting activities
- 4.1. Equipment is cleaned as required.
- 4.2. Unused grafting material is disposed of/stored according to company procedures.
- 4.3. Waste generated by both the grafting and cleaning procedures is collected, treated, disposed of or recycled according to company procedures.
- 4.4. Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants may include:
trees
shrubs
vines and other plant types in nurseries or in field situations.
Materials may include:
cuttings
buds
dormant or green material
nursery rootstock
rootlings
mature plants.
Budding/grafting methods may include:
T buds
chip
wedge
side bark.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plants may include:
trees
shrubs
vines and other plant types in nurseries or in field situations.
Materials may include:
cuttings
buds
dormant or green material
nursery rootstock
rootlings
mature plants.
Budding/grafting methods may include:
T buds
chip
wedge
side bark.
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:
take budding and grafting material from plants
select and prepare stock for budding and grafting
demonstrate a range of budding and grafting techniques
maintain labels and records of the budding and grafting operation
dispose of unused grafting material according to environmental and disease management procedures.
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.
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:
take budding and grafting material from plants
select and prepare stock for budding and grafting
demonstrate a range of budding and grafting techniques
maintain labels and records of the budding and grafting operation
dispose of unused grafting material according to environmental and disease management procedures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3692 | RTE2028A | Undertake field budding and grafting | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN63 | AHCPHT204 | Undertake field budding and grafting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D453 | AHC20310 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |