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AHCNSY402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan a propagation program

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY402 - Plan a propagation program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan a propagation program and monitor the implementation of the program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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: Carry out preliminary planning activities for a plant propagation program
  • Determine production requirements
  • Evaluate space requirements for the program
  • Determine propagation techniques, taking into account the species and sound horticultural practice
  • Determine environmental parameters that impact on propagation
  • Negotiate a budget for the propagation program
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
       
Element: Develop the propagation plan
  • Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs
  • Determine propagation media requirements, taking into consideration the propagation method and needs of the plant
  • Determine strategies to modify environmental conditions, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used
  • Determine selection criteria for the propagation material
  • Determine hygiene requirements for propagation activities
       
Element: Monitor success of propagation activities
  • Identify and record variances from plan and scheduled activities
  • Assess propagated plants for health, quality and viability
       


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. Carry out preliminary planning activities for a plant propagation program

1.1 Determine production requirements

1.2 Evaluate space requirements for the program

1.3 Determine propagation techniques, taking into account the species and sound horticultural practice

1.4 Determine environmental parameters that impact on propagation

1.5 Negotiate a budget for the propagation program

1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2. Develop the propagation plan

2.1 Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs

2.2 Determine propagation media requirements, taking into consideration the propagation method and needs of the plant

2.3 Determine strategies to modify environmental conditions, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used

2.4 Determine selection criteria for the propagation material

2.5 Determine hygiene requirements for propagation activities

3. Monitor success of propagation activities

3.1 Identify and record variances from plan and scheduled activities

3.2 Assess propagated plants for health, quality and viability

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:

negotiate, budget and document propagation plans

research information about production requirements, growth conditions and marketing implications

develop a propagation plan that takes into account labour, materials and propagation media requirements and environmental conditions

determine hygiene requirements for propagation activities

monitor propagation activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of propagation program planning

aftercare requirements for a range of propagated plant varieties and cultivars

application techniques for chemical and non-chemical intervention or treatments

problems performing propagation activities and preventative action

hygiene standards required for propagation activities

identification, propagation and establishment techniques for a range of plants

enterprise quality specifications for parent plants and propagation materials

Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) and related legislation

preferred types of propagation media for different species

processes for preparing plans for and scheduling propagation activities

testing methods applied to propagation media

Submission Requirements

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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. Carry out preliminary planning activities for a plant propagation program

1.1 Determine production requirements

1.2 Evaluate space requirements for the program

1.3 Determine propagation techniques, taking into account the species and sound horticultural practice

1.4 Determine environmental parameters that impact on propagation

1.5 Negotiate a budget for the propagation program

1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2. Develop the propagation plan

2.1 Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs

2.2 Determine propagation media requirements, taking into consideration the propagation method and needs of the plant

2.3 Determine strategies to modify environmental conditions, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used

2.4 Determine selection criteria for the propagation material

2.5 Determine hygiene requirements for propagation activities

3. Monitor success of propagation activities

3.1 Identify and record variances from plan and scheduled activities

3.2 Assess propagated plants for health, quality and viability

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
Determine production requirements 
Evaluate space requirements for the program 
Determine propagation techniques, taking into account the species and sound horticultural practice 
Determine environmental parameters that impact on propagation 
Negotiate a budget for the propagation program 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs 
Determine propagation media requirements, taking into consideration the propagation method and needs of the plant 
Determine strategies to modify environmental conditions, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used 
Determine selection criteria for the propagation material 
Determine hygiene requirements for propagation activities 
Identify and record variances from plan and scheduled activities 
Assess propagated plants for health, quality and viability 

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