Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake propagation activities

Undertake propagation activities

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY203A
State Code
D7081
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of undertaking propagation activities and defines the standard required to: collect and maintain suitable plant material; apply a range of propagation techniques; maintain and monitor propagated plants; maintain plant hygiene.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for plant propagation
  • 1.1. Workplace information is interpreted and clarified according to instructions.
  • 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified, rectified and/or reported.
  • 1.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored.
  • 1.4. Tools and equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken are selected and prepared according to written guidelines.
  • 1.5. Propagation material is collected using the appropriate method for the species.
  • 1.6. Propagation material is maintained and stored to ensure maximum viability.
2. Propagate plants
  • 2.1. Pre-treatment is applied and/or carried out appropriate to the propagation method and species.
  • 2.2. Propagation techniques are carried out according to the requirements of the species.
  • 2.3. Propagation material is handled in a way that minimises damage and maximises viability.
  • 2.4. Water and nutrients are applied to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques employed.
  • 2.5. Labels are applied according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 2.6. Plant health is monitored and remedial action is taken according to written guidelines.
  • 2.7. Propagation activities are carried out according to OHS requirements.
3. Complete propagation activities
  • 3.1. Records are completed accurately and at the required time according to written guidelines.
  • 3.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 3.3. Waste is removed and hygiene practices are followed according to enterprise and OHS requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Propagation techniques may include:
seed - (small seed sown in modules and pricked out or sown in seedbeds by hand)
cuttings - (hardwood stem, semi-ripe stem, leaf, root)
simple layering
growing on tissue-cultured plants
division or splitting
spores.
Propagation techniques does not include:
budding and grafting.
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:
collect suitable plant material
successfully apply a range of propagation techniques
maintain and monitor propagated plants
maintain plant hygiene.
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
S2726 RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL43 AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities Unit of competency