Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 10:08 AM AWST
23/07/2026 10:08 AM AWST
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Maintain seed orchard
Maintain seed orchard
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPNSY3005
FWPNSY3005
State Code
ODS50
ODS50
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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 apply silvicultural techniques to maintain a seed orchard.The unit applies to individuals 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 for seed orchard maintenance activities
- 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 use of chemicals, for the task according to workplace procedures
- 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with seed orchard maintenance activities
- 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 for seed orchard maintenance activities, and check for serviceability according to workplace procedures
- 1.7 Read and interpret seed orchard plan to confirm species, location and other details of trees in area of orchard where maintenance activities are to be conducted
2. Implement sward maintenance activities
- 2.1 Mow sward according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
- 2.2 Apply weed control measures according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
- 2.3 Fertilise sward areas according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
- 2.4 Apply sward maintenance practices that maintain pollination and pollinating insects
- 2.5 Report outcomes of sward maintenance activities to appropriate person
3. Implement seed orchard maintenance and genetic improvement activities
- 3.1 Implement fungi, disease and pest control measures according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
- 3.2 Apply watering and fertilising techniques to provide optimal growth conditions for trees
- 3.3 Apply roguing techniques to remove undesired families or ramets
- 3.4 Apply thinning and pruning practices to produce trees with an open crown with large flower production and facilitate seed harvest
- 3.5 Apply techniques to promote flowering if flower production fails or is unsatisfactory
- 3.6 Respond to frost
- 3.7 Apply cutting and grafting techniques
- 3.8 Reuse, recycle or dispose of waste according to environmental and workplace procedures
- 3.9 Report outcomes of seed orchard maintenance and genetic improvement activities to appropriate person
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