Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCNSY203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake propagation activities

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY203 - Undertake propagation activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for plant propagation
  • Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor
  • Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • Select and use tools and equipment for potting up
  • Clean and disinfect work area
  • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Collect propagation material using the appropriate method for the species
  • Maintain and store propagation material to ensure maximum viability
       
Element: Propagate plants
  • Apply pre-treatment appropriate to the propagation method and species
  • Carry out propagation techniques appropriate to the requirements of the species
  • Handle propagation material in a way that minimises damage and maximises viability
  • Apply water and nutrients to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques used
  • Apply labels
  • Monitor plant health and take remedial action if required
       
Element: Complete propagation activities
  • Collect waste and dispose of or recycle to minimise damage to the external environment
  • Maintain records of activities in the appropriate format
  • Clean and store tools and equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for plant propagation

1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.3 Select and use tools and equipment for potting up

1.4 Clean and disinfect work area

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Collect propagation material using the appropriate method for the species

1.7 Maintain and store propagation material to ensure maximum viability

2. Propagate plants

2.1 Apply pre-treatment appropriate to the propagation method and species

2.2 Carry out propagation techniques appropriate to the requirements of the species

2.3 Handle propagation material in a way that minimises damage and maximises viability

2.4 Apply water and nutrients to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques used

2.5 Apply labels

2.6 Monitor plant health and take remedial action if required

3. Complete propagation activities

3.1 Collect waste and dispose of or recycle to minimise damage to the external environment

3.2 Maintain records of activities in the appropriate format

3.3 Clean and store tools and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare for plant propagation according to instructions

collect propagation material as appropriate to species

apply pre-treatments

apply water and nutrients

carry out a variety of propagation techniques

collect propagation material

maintain environmental parameters and temperature controls

minimise damage to and maximise viability of propagated material

maintain records of activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of propagation

botany and plant physiology as it applies to propagation

common problems that occur while performing propagation activities

enterprise hygiene requirements

enterprise requirements for handling and disposal of nursery wastes

maintenance requirements of tools and equipment used for propagation

plant nutrition

propagation methods required for a range of plant species

quality specifications/characteristics of a range of parent plants and propagation materials

record keeping relevant to the work function


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for plant propagation

1.1 Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor

1.2 Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor

1.3 Select and use tools and equipment for potting up

1.4 Clean and disinfect work area

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Collect propagation material using the appropriate method for the species

1.7 Maintain and store propagation material to ensure maximum viability

2. Propagate plants

2.1 Apply pre-treatment appropriate to the propagation method and species

2.2 Carry out propagation techniques appropriate to the requirements of the species

2.3 Handle propagation material in a way that minimises damage and maximises viability

2.4 Apply water and nutrients to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques used

2.5 Apply labels

2.6 Monitor plant health and take remedial action if required

3. Complete propagation activities

3.1 Collect waste and dispose of or recycle to minimise damage to the external environment

3.2 Maintain records of activities in the appropriate format

3.3 Clean and store tools and equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify work activity instructions with supervisor 
Identify any work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 
Select and use tools and equipment for potting up 
Clean and disinfect work area 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Collect propagation material using the appropriate method for the species 
Maintain and store propagation material to ensure maximum viability 
Apply pre-treatment appropriate to the propagation method and species 
Carry out propagation techniques appropriate to the requirements of the species 
Handle propagation material in a way that minimises damage and maximises viability 
Apply water and nutrients to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques used 
Apply labels 
Monitor plant health and take remedial action if required 
Collect waste and dispose of or recycle to minimise damage to the external environment 
Maintain records of activities in the appropriate format 
Clean and store tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNSY203 - Undertake propagation activities
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Assessment Record Sheet

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