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

FWPFGM2209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut, sort and set cuttings

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM2209 - Cut, sort and set cuttings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to cut, sort and set cuttings. The unit includes preparing cuttings and the growing environment. Work is completed in a variety of work settings, including forest environments, farms, nurseries and workshops. The unit applies to Forestry worker, Arboriculture worker, Farm forestry worker, Nursery workerPlantation establishment worker, Plantation forest officer, SilviculturistNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements 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.

The following resources must be made available:

motorised or electrically-powered automated systems or manually-operated equipment and tools

pest control chemicals

weed retardants

commercial quantities of plants to be propagated

personal protective equipment suitable for cutting, sorting and setting cuttings

safety data sheets for chemicals or plain English equivalent documents

work order with specific instructions for types and quantities of plants to be propagated

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas documents for recording production outcomes

organisational procedures for cutting, sorting and setting cuttings.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
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 cutting
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Clear and clean work area to eliminate contamination of plants.
       
Element: Sort and select cuttings for setting
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • Prepare parent plant and take cutting using method appropriate to species.
  • Assess cuttings visually, select and condition for propagation to maintain maximum viability appropriate to species requirements.
  • Dispose of discarded cutting material in line with environmental protection practices.
       
Element: Prepare growing site and set cuttings
  • Prepare growing environment and weed retardents in line with work order, and organisational and environmental requirements
  • Set cuttings in growing environment using appropriate tools and equipment
  • Control pests and diseases as required in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Record and report cutting, sorting and setting production outcomes to appropriate personnel.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for cutting

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Clear and clean work area to eliminate contamination of plants.

2. Sort and select cuttings for setting

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Prepare parent plant and take cutting using method appropriate to species.

2.3 Assess cuttings visually, select and condition for propagation to maintain maximum viability appropriate to species requirements.

2.4 Dispose of discarded cutting material in line with environmental protection practices.

3. Prepare growing site and set cuttings

3.1 Prepare growing environment and weed retardents in line with work order, and organisational and environmental requirements

3.2 Set cuttings in growing environment using appropriate tools and equipment

3.3 Control pests and diseases as required in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.4 Record and report cutting, sorting and setting production outcomes to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

select and use cutting and conditioning techniques, prepare the growing environment, and set cuttings according to the individual species and to ensure maximum viability of plants

at the completion of the above:

dispose of discarded cuttings in line with environmental protection practices

compete basic records for production outcomes.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

spoilage and contamination issues for plant cuttings

cleaning techniques, features and uses of cleaning products for plant preparation areas to avoid contamination of plants

for the range of plants propagated by the organisation:

cutting techniques

pre-planting conditioning techniques, nutritional treatments and storage requirements to ensure maximum viability of plants

suitable growing environments to ensure maximum viability of plants

common pests, diseases and nutritional deficiencies and visual characteristics

methods of remedial action for plants affected by pests and diseases:

removal of infected material

treatment of site with chemicals

methods used to control weeds:

weed-mat

slatted benches

chemical solutions

purpose, features and safe operation of equipment used to cut, sort and set cuttings

environmental protection practices for disposing of plant cuttings:

recycling material where appropriate

sending pruned to landfill only where it cannot be recycled

organisational procedures specific to cutting, sorting and setting cuttings:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting site production outcomes.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for cutting

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Clear and clean work area to eliminate contamination of plants.

2. Sort and select cuttings for setting

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Prepare parent plant and take cutting using method appropriate to species.

2.3 Assess cuttings visually, select and condition for propagation to maintain maximum viability appropriate to species requirements.

2.4 Dispose of discarded cutting material in line with environmental protection practices.

3. Prepare growing site and set cuttings

3.1 Prepare growing environment and weed retardents in line with work order, and organisational and environmental requirements

3.2 Set cuttings in growing environment using appropriate tools and equipment

3.3 Control pests and diseases as required in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.4 Record and report cutting, sorting and setting production outcomes to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable
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
Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Clear and clean work area to eliminate contamination of plants. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Prepare parent plant and take cutting using method appropriate to species. 
Assess cuttings visually, select and condition for propagation to maintain maximum viability appropriate to species requirements. 
Dispose of discarded cutting material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Prepare growing environment and weed retardents in line with work order, and organisational and environmental requirements 
Set cuttings in growing environment using appropriate tools and equipment 
Control pests and diseases as required in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Record and report cutting, sorting and setting production outcomes to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPFGM2209 - Cut, sort and set cuttings
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