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Apply knowledge of plant physiology to horticultural practices

Apply knowledge of plant physiology to horticultural practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM509
State Code
OCT79
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research plant structures, investigate plant growth and responses to horticultural practices, and analyse plant reproduction for horticultural practices.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to apply knowledge of plant physiology to horticultural practices, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex 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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research plant structures
  • 1.1 Identify and categorise plant cell structures, the organisation of cells into primary tissues and plant structural features
  • 1.2 Determine the functions of plant cells, primary tissues and plant structural features and their relation to plant growth
  • 1.3 Explain the physiological processes of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, transpiration and translocation in plants, including their role in plant function
2. Investigate plant growth responses to horticultural practices
  • 2.1 Analyse physiological plant responses to physical and environmental conditions and the horticultural practices that may impact on plant functioning
  • 2.2 Examine the role of plant growth regulators on plant growth and function
  • 2.3 Evaluate information on plant growth responses and the addition of plant growth regulators, and the implications for horticultural practices
  • 2.4 Research and describe methods to manipulate the physical and environmental conditions to achieve desired plant growth responses in horticultural practices
3. Analyse plant reproduction for horticultural practices
  • 3.1 Identify the physiological processes of asexual and sexual reproduction of plants
  • 3.2 Describe the methods of seed and propagule dispersal used by plants
  • 3.3 Research and evaluate plant reproduction information for a range of plants
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