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Prick out and transplant tree seedlings

Prick out and transplant tree seedlings

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPNSY2004
State Code
ODS56
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
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prick out, transplant and pot on tree seedlings and rooted cuttings mainly for revegetation/regeneration production.The unit applies to individuals who prick out and transplant tree seedlings in commercial and non-commercial tree production.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 pricking out and transplanting tree seedlings
  • 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, for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with pricking out and transplanting operations
  • 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 pricking out and transplanting, and check for serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Prick out tree seedlings
  • 2.1 Extract seedlings from trays
  • 2.2 Apply pricking out techniques that avoid damage to seedlings
  • 2.3 Apply root positioning techniques that ensure that tap roots and lateral roots are not distorted during transfer
  • 2.4 Apply firming-in technique that maintains root orientation
  • 2.5 Water-in seedlings immediately after pricking out to ensure root contact with medium
  • 2.6 Water unused seedlings to maintain plant vitality
3. Transplant and pot on tree seedlings and rooted cuttings
  • 3.1 Trim rooted systems to a suitable length, taking into account plant size, container size and root system characteristics
  • 3.2 Check tap roots and lateral roots to ensure they are not distorted when placing in containers or when transplanting into open beds
  • 3.3 Firm-in after transplanting, ensuring that root systems are not distorted
  • 3.4 Pot on transplanted pot at appropriate intervals according to species, growth rate and workplace procedures
4. Clean up
  • 4.1 Check, clean and store tools and equipment after pricking out and transplanting operations
  • 4.2 Reuse, recycle or dispose of waste according to workplace procedures
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