Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan propagation
- Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to managing genetic resources are identified and followed
- Genetic resource policies and marketing plans for the organisation are reviewed and analysed for impact on the propagation and tending planning process
- Quantities, timing, provenances, species and desirable characteristics are selected in line with organisational policies and guidelines
- Specifications and targets for production quantities, timing, provenances and species are specified and documented in line with organisation guidelines
- Site environmental protection measures are monitored in line with relevant legislation and regulations
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements
- Implement genetic resource management plan
- Method of propagation is selected in line with local environment and organisation guidelines
- Permits or licences required for production, collection and management of genetic resources are obtained
- Operational activities including hygiene, propagation bed preparation and environmental considerations are directed
- People, materials, tools and equipment required for propagation are coordinated and scheduled in line with organisational guidelines
- Genetic resource management plan and propagation strategy are coordinated to establish the plant stock
- Nursery staff are informed of the plan, propagation methods and tending requirements
- Monitor and review genetic resource management plan
- Environmental protection measures for propagation, soil and drainage are inspected for correct implementation
- Regular communication is conducted with operational staff, clients and contractors during the propagation phase to ensure smooth operation and progress
- Operational activities are monitored and reviewed for potential improvements
- Propagation method is reviewed and diagnosed for potential improvements
- Genetic resource management results are recorded and reported in line with site and organisational requirements