Assessment Requirements for FWPNSY3006 Manage mother plants

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Assessment Requirements for FWPNSY3006 Manage mother plants

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 7.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has managed mother plants in a tree nursery.

In undertaking this activity, the individual has:

confirmed safety and environmental requirements, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe chemical handling procedures

identified one plant suitable for use as a mother plant using industry accepted criteria

maintained one mother plant in a tree nursery

maintained records of one mother plant according to workplace procedures

determined the need to replace one existing mother plant

retired one existing mother plant and replaced with clone.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

uses of mother plants:

cloning

scion

rootstock

advantages of creating clones:

size

quality

yield

shortening growing cycle

genetic relationship between mother plants and clones

life cycle of mother plants

characteristics of plants suitable for use as mother plants:

strong roots

strong stem

resistant to pests and fungi

large harvest yield

steady easy maturation

premium example of species

free of disease

healthy and vigorous enough to withstand material donation

maintenance requirements of mother plants:

lighting

pruning and training

managing tree canopy

watering

fertilising

testing plant material for viruses and other organisms

pest and insect control measures

techniques and requirements for maintaining mother plants in pots

reasons for keeping mother trees in vegetative state

safe handling, use, storage and transport of chemicals

hazards and risks associated with maintaining mother plants.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a forest work environment or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

mother plant and clones

tools, equipment, materials and PPE required for work task

specifications:

workplace health, safety and environmental policies and procedures applicable to tree nursery operations

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47