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Evidence Guide: FPIFGM2212B - Graft cuttings

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FPIFGM2212B - Graft cuttings

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare cuttings

  1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to grafting cuttings are identified and followed
  2. Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
  3. Work order is reviewed and checked as required with appropriate personnel
  4. Equipment appropriate to work requirements is selected and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  5. Parent plant is prepared and suitable method is applied to take the cutting appropriate to the species
  6. Correct conditioning and storage procedures appropriate to species requirements are identified and provided to maintain maximum viability of cuttings
  7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to grafting cuttings are identified and followed

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Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations

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Work order is reviewed and checked as required with appropriate personnel

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Equipment appropriate to work requirements is selected and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations

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Parent plant is prepared and suitable method is applied to take the cutting appropriate to the species

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Correct conditioning and storage procedures appropriate to species requirements are identified and provided to maintain maximum viability of cuttings

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Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

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Sort and select cuttings

  1. Organisational hygiene practices and procedures are identified and followed to maintain a contamination-free work area
  2. Work is undertaken using established safe operating practices in line with workplace procedures and environmental requirements
  3. Cuttings are visually assessed and selected for propagation in line with work order requirements
  4. Discarded cutting material is disposed of in line with workplace waste disposal guidelines and organisational requirements
Organisational hygiene practices and procedures are identified and followed to maintain a contamination-free work area

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Work is undertaken using established safe operating practices in line with workplace procedures and environmental requirements

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Cuttings are visually assessed and selected for propagation in line with work order requirements

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Discarded cutting material is disposed of in line with workplace waste disposal guidelines and organisational requirements

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Graft cuttings on to mature plant

  1. Mature plant is prepared for grafting and pre-planting treatment is applied using methods suitable to the species
  2. Handling methods are used that prevent damage to cuttings
  3. Grafting type is checked as appropriate to species type and identifying labels are applied in line with workplace procedures
  4. Nutrients and growing environment for grafted cuttings are provided and maintained appropriate to the species requirements
  5. Remedial action is taken as required to control pests and diseases in line with specified planting program
  6. Grafting process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
Mature plant is prepared for grafting and pre-planting treatment is applied using methods suitable to the species

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Handling methods are used that prevent damage to cuttings

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Grafting type is checked as appropriate to species type and identifying labels are applied in line with workplace procedures

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Nutrients and growing environment for grafted cuttings are provided and maintained appropriate to the species requirements

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Remedial action is taken as required to control pests and diseases in line with specified planting program

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Grafting process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently take cuttings and prepare mature plants for grafting, graft cuttings, and maintain nutrient and growing environment requirements suitable to the plant species

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to grafting cuttings

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to grafting cuttings

using appropriate tools and equipment and maintaining a hygienic work environment

using appropriate methods and techniques to graft cuttings onto a mature plant and maintaining a growing environment suitable to the plant species

applying remedial treatments to plants as required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; take cuttings using suitable methods; prepare mature plants for grafting; prepare and apply accurate and clear labels; maintain a clean and hygienic work environment to prevent contamination

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others, including landholders and internal and external bodies and groups

Literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret information from tables and charts; locate, record and report information

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for grafting cuttings

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the safe use and storage of chemicals

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for grafting cuttings

Environmental risks and hazards

Types and species of cuttings

Grafting methods

Pre-planting treatments

Water and nutrient requirements for cuttings

Techniques of taking cuttings

Conditioning and storage requirements for cuttings

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Environmental protection measures may include:

ground growth

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards and obstacles

contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions

hygiene of the area

relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

line management

Equipment may include:

hand-held tools, such as grafting or budding knife

secateurs

grafting tape

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Disposing of may include:

recycling discarded cutting material

sending discarded cutting material that cannot be recycled to landfill

Nutrients may include:

chemicals

fertilisers

organic material

Growing environment may include:

heat

light

humidity

wind

sun

moisture

topography

rainfall

Remedial action may include:

removal of infected material

treatment with chemicals

Records and reports may include:

techniques used

resources used

timeframes

results

recommendations

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system