Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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AHC10v5 |
Included missing information in Required Skills and Knowldege |
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AHC10 |
Initial release. Supersedes and is equivalent to RTC2026A |
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
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. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the process of carrying out a range of propagation tasks, such as preparing plant stock, collecting propagation materials, pre-planting treatments and basic plant propagation techniques. This standard involves working within routine methods and procedures under supervision with intermittent checking. Responsibility for some roles and coordination within a team may be required. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
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. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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 |
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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:
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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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Propagation techniques may include: |
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Propagation techniques does not include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Nursery |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |