Implement a propagation plan

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCNSY306, 'Implement a propagation plan'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement a propagation plan' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCNSY306 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33210 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture
  • AHC31110 - Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • FPI30111 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • HLT32812 - Certificate III in Health Support Services
  • FPI30113 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • HLT33215 - Certificate III in Health Support Services
  • FWP30116 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • AHC33216 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC31116 - Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture