Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to propagate plants for a permaculture garden system including small scale nurseries, school nurseries and systems where sales and profit are not the main drivers. It requires knowledge of propagation techniques, basic plant nutrition and potting media suitable for the home propagation system.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Permaculture (PER)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to propagate plants |
1.1 Collect and wash containers and trays 1.2 Prepare containers with suitable potting mix for the propagation process being undertaken 1.3 Have tools, water and labelling materials on hand |
2. Propagate plants using garden techniques |
2.1 Take cuttings, sow seed or divide plants as required 2.2 Place new plants into prepared containers to required level and give water, cutting treatment or fertiliser as needed 2.3 Label the new plant accurately 2.4 Place containers in trays or in propagation area to grow on |
3. Maintain health of plants during propagation |
3.1 Monitor new plants and take remedial action as needed 3.2 Check for disease or pests and treat according to permaculture principles 3.3 Check for root growth and pot into larger container if required 3.4 Water, shelter or shade depending on prevailing weather conditions, size of container and needs of species 3.5 Harden off in a sheltered area before planting out |
4. Maintain garden propagation system year round |
4.1 Check propagation area between seasonal propagation activities and clean or tidy to avoid disease 4.2 Maintain health of mother plants for propagation purposes 4.3 Maintain stocks of containers, labels, stakes and ties for future use 4.4 Maintain stocks of potting materials and nutrient additives 4.5 Keep propagation system clean and weed free at all times |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
New unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72