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AHCNSY306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement a propagation plan

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY306 - Implement a propagation plan
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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 propagation activities
  • Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints
  • Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor
  • Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Prepare growing environment to suit species and propagation method
  • Implement hygiene practices
       
Element: Select propagation material
  • Identify parent plant and select according to health, vigour and desired characteristics
  • Select and collect propagation material according to the propagation method and species
  • Select appropriate conditioning and storage requirements to ensure maximum viability of propagating material
       
Element: Prepare propagating media
  • Select media components for propagation mix
  • Test propagation media to ensure the product complies with media specifications
  • Determine storage requirements for the unused propagation media
       
Element: Propagate plants
  • Prepare propagation material safely ensuring risks associated with airborne hazards are reduced
  • Perform propagation techniques appropriate for the plant species
  • Handle plants to minimise damage
  • Provide aftercare to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques employed
       
Element: Complete propagation operations
  • Clean work site using appropriate hygiene requirements
  • Collect waste and dispose of or recycle to minimise damage to the environment
  • Complete and maintain records
       


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 propagation activities

1.1 Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints

1.2 Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Prepare growing environment to suit species and propagation method

1.6 Implement hygiene practices

2. Select propagation material

2.1 Identify parent plant and select according to health, vigour and desired characteristics

2.2 Select and collect propagation material according to the propagation method and species

2.3 Select appropriate conditioning and storage requirements to ensure maximum viability of propagating material

3. Prepare propagating media

3.1 Select media components for propagation mix

3.2 Test propagation media to ensure the product complies with media specifications

3.3 Determine storage requirements for the unused propagation media

4. Propagate plants

4.1 Prepare propagation material safely ensuring risks associated with airborne hazards are reduced

4.2 Perform propagation techniques appropriate for the plant species

4.3 Handle plants to minimise damage

4.4 Provide aftercare to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques employed

5. Complete propagation operations

5.1 Clean work site using appropriate hygiene requirements

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

5.3 Complete and maintain records

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 the growing environment to suit species and propagation method

recognise and rectify problems and anomalies with parent plants, propagation material, propagation media, equipment and materials

select appropriate propagation material

handle potting mixes and propagation materials in a safe manner

apply propagation techniques as appropriate to plants being propagated

Provide aftercare to suit media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices for implementing a propagation plan

aftercare requirements for a range of propagated plants

problems that may occur performing propagation activities and preventative action

enterprise hygiene standards required for propagation activities

preferred types of propagation media for different species

propagation techniques required for a range of plants

quality specifications for parent plants and propagation materials

testing methods applied to propagation media

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 propagation activities

1.1 Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints

1.2 Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Prepare growing environment to suit species and propagation method

1.6 Implement hygiene practices

2. Select propagation material

2.1 Identify parent plant and select according to health, vigour and desired characteristics

2.2 Select and collect propagation material according to the propagation method and species

2.3 Select appropriate conditioning and storage requirements to ensure maximum viability of propagating material

3. Prepare propagating media

3.1 Select media components for propagation mix

3.2 Test propagation media to ensure the product complies with media specifications

3.3 Determine storage requirements for the unused propagation media

4. Propagate plants

4.1 Prepare propagation material safely ensuring risks associated with airborne hazards are reduced

4.2 Perform propagation techniques appropriate for the plant species

4.3 Handle plants to minimise damage

4.4 Provide aftercare to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques employed

5. Complete propagation operations

5.1 Clean work site using appropriate hygiene requirements

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

5.3 Complete and maintain records

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
Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints 
Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor 
Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Prepare growing environment to suit species and propagation method 
Implement hygiene practices 
Identify parent plant and select according to health, vigour and desired characteristics 
Select and collect propagation material according to the propagation method and species 
Select appropriate conditioning and storage requirements to ensure maximum viability of propagating material 
Select media components for propagation mix 
Test propagation media to ensure the product complies with media specifications 
Determine storage requirements for the unused propagation media 
Prepare propagation material safely ensuring risks associated with airborne hazards are reduced 
Perform propagation techniques appropriate for the plant species 
Handle plants to minimise damage 
Provide aftercare to suit the media conditions, plant requirements and propagation techniques employed 
Clean work site using appropriate hygiene requirements 
Collect waste and dispose of or recycle to minimise damage to the environment 
Complete and maintain records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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