Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and graft cuttings on to a mature plant. The unit includes application of pre-planting treatments and nutritional care General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPIFGM2212A Graft cuttings |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves grafting cuttings in a variety of work settings, including:
The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare cuttings |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to grafting cuttings are identified and followed 1.2. Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations 1.3. Work order is reviewed and checked as required with appropriate personnel 1.4. Equipment appropriate to work requirements is selected and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 1.5. Parent plant is prepared and suitable method is applied to take the cutting appropriate to the species 1.6. Correct conditioning and storage procedures appropriate to species requirements are identified and provided to maintain maximum viability of cuttings 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Sort and select cuttings |
2.1. Organisational hygiene practices and procedures are identified and followed to maintain a contamination-free work area 2.2. Work is undertaken using established safe operating practices in line with workplace procedures and environmental requirements 2.3. Cuttings are visually assessed and selected for propagation in line with work order requirements 2.4. Discarded cutting material is disposed of in line with workplace waste disposal guidelines and organisational requirements |
3. Graft cuttings on to mature plant |
3.1. Mature plant is prepared for grafting and pre-planting treatment is applied using methods suitable to the species 3.2. Handling methods are used that prevent damage to cuttings 3.3. Grafting type is checked as appropriate to species type and identifying labels are applied in line with workplace procedures 3.4. Nutrients and growing environment for grafted cuttings are provided and maintained appropriate to the species requirements 3.5. Remedial action is taken as required to control pests and diseases in line with specified planting program 3.6. Grafting process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently take cuttings and prepare mature plants for grafting, graft cuttings, and maintain nutrient and growing environment requirements suitable to the plant species |
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, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Environmental protection measures may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Nutrients may include: |
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Growing environment may include: |
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Remedial action may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Forest Growing and Management |