Graft cuttings

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 FWPFGM2212, 'Graft cuttings'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Graft cuttings' 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

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 cuttings

1.1 Interpret and check work order with appropriate personnel, if required

1.2 Select and check equipment for operational effectiveness, appropriate to work requirements and according to manufacturer recommendations

1.3 Prepare the parent plant and apply a suitable method to take the cutting appropriate to the species

1.4 Identify and provide correct conditioning and storage procedures appropriate to species requirements to maintain maximum viability of cuttings

2. Sort and select cuttings

2.1 Identify and follow organisational hygiene practices and procedures to maintain a contamination-free work area

2.2 Undertake work using established safe operating practices in line with workplace procedures and environmental requirements

2.3 Visually assess and select cuttings for propagation in line with work order requirements

2.4 Dispose of discarded cutting material in line with workplace waste disposal guidelines and organisational requirements.

3. Graft cuttings on to mature plant

3.1 Prepare mature plant for grafting and apply pre-planting treatment using methods suitable to the species

3.2 Use handling methods that prevent damage to cuttings

3.3 Check grafting type is appropriate to species type and apply identifying labels in line with workplace procedures

3.4 Provide and maintain nutrients and growing environment for grafted cuttings appropriate to the species requirements

3.5 Take remedial action as required to control pests and diseases in line with specified planting program

3.6 Record and report grafting process to the appropriate personnel.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPFGM2212 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP20116 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management