AHCPHT204 Undertake field budding and grafting

Release: 1

AHCPHT204 Undertake field budding and grafting

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to bud and graft trees, shrubs, vines and other plant types in nurseries or in-field situations.

It 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

Production horticulture (PHT)

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 parent material for budding and grafting	1.1 Follow workplace hygiene practices to ensure tools and equipment are clean 1.2 Prepare plant material and use a suitable method of taking budding or grafting material 1.3 Select and use appropriate tools
2. Prepare budding and grafting materials	2.1 Select budding/grafting material for propagation 2.2 Use appropriate storage methods to maintain viability of materials 2.3 Dispose of discarded material 2.4 Prepare stock according to species guidelines 2.5 Handle budding/grafting materials and stock in a way that prevents damage
3. Bud/graft scion	3.1 Select budding/grafting method according to species guidelines 3.2 Seal bud/graft is sealed according to instructions 3.3 Affix labels and identification 3.4 Complete records accurately and timely 3.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification process and equipment performance
4. Complete budding/ grafting activities	4.1 Clean tools and equipment 4.2 Dispose of or store unused grafting material 4.3 Collect, treat, dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the grafting and cleaning procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to AHCPHT204A Undertake field budding and grafting.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72