AHCNSY404 — Plan a propagation program

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42 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Carry out preliminary planning activities for a plant propagation program

1.1Determine production requirements
1.2Determine propagation techniques, taking into account the species, cultivar and horticultural practice
1.3Determine environmental parameters and space requirements that impact on propagation program
1.4Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures

2 Develop the propagation plan and schedule

2.1Identify propagation program activities
2.2Identify seed and vegetative propagation material, tools and equipment requirements
2.3Identify labour and workflow requirements
2.4Identify and select environmental parameters, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used
2.5Determine propagation media requirements, taking into consideration the propagation method and needs of the plant
2.6Determine container requirement to meet need
2.7Determine selection criteria for propagation material
2.8Identify propagation program hygiene practices
2.9Determine propagation program budget
2.10Document the propagation plan entering all information identified during development
2.11Document the propagation program schedule

3 Communicate, coordinate, and monitor propagation plan

3.1Communicate propagation plan and schedule of activities to staff
3.2Coordinate activities according to program schedule and propagation plan
3.3Monitor the health and condition of the plants to ensure they are performing according to propagation plan
3.4Modify program schedule activities to achieve propagation plan requirements
3.5Assess propagated plants for health, quality and viability

Performance evidence

researched information about propagation requirements and plant end use
identified and assessed factors that could impact the propagation program
applied relevant workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
developed and documented a propagation plan and schedule that identifies plants, labour, materials, costs, propagation media requirements and environmental conditions
identified hygiene requirements for propagation activities
communicated plans and schedules to staff
overseen and monitored the propagation program

Knowledge evidence

workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures relevant to planning a propagation program
workplace quality standards for parent plants and other propagation materials
common propagation activity problems and preventative actions
techniques to minimise deterioration during preparation of propagules
types of propagation environments required to meet plan requirements
propagation program hygiene practices
identification of techniques to meet propagation requirements
Plant Breeder’s Rights (PBR) and common licensing arrangements
preferred types of propagation media for different species and cultivars
quality specifications of propagation media
processes and techniques for preparing, costing and documenting plans and scheduling propagation activities
application techniques for chemical and non-chemical intervention or treatments
aftercare requirements applicable to propagated plant species and cultivars

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret information regarding requirements for propagation program and plan
Oral communication: Initiate discussions with client or management, using clear language to discuss production requirements, budget and propagation plan Use clear communications with staff to communicate propagation plan and schedule of activities

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