Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to manage the propagation process using sexual and asexual methods and tending nursery plants. It includes the propagation methods of seeding, cuttings, grafting, tissue culture and layering.
The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry Manager, Harvesting Manager, Nursery Manager, Plantation Establishment Manager, Plantation Manager and Production Manager.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, however reference should be made to the Plant Breeders Rights Act 1994.
Elements and 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. Plan propagation | 1.1 Review organisational genetic resources policies and procedures in relation to the propagation and tending planning process. 1.2 Select and confirm quantities, timing, provenances, species and desirable characteristics for plants in development. 1.3 Document specifications and targets for production quantities, timing, provenances and species. 1.4 Review site environmental protection measures and relevant legislation and regulations. |
2. Implement genetic management plan | 2.1 Select method of propagation for the target species. 2.2 Obtain permits or licences required for production, collection and management of genetic resources 2.3 Direct operational activities including hygiene, propagation, bed preparation and environmental considerations. 2.4 Schedule and coordinate people, materials, tools and equipment required for propagation. 2.5 Keep nursery staff informed of the plan, propagation methods and tending requirements. |
3. Monitor and review genetic resource plan | 3.1 Inspect environmental protection measures for propagation, soil and drainage and implement corrections where necessary. 3.2 Maintain communications with staff, clients and contractors about progress of propagation. 3.3 Review propagation methods and implement corrections where necessary 3.4 Record and report on genetic management results, with recommendations for future improvement. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
use propagation techniques including:
seeds
cuttings
grafting
tissue cultures
layering
schedule resources, materials and equipment required for propagation
identify problems in the management of genetic resources and demonstrate appropriate response procedures
efficiently and safely implement a genetic resource management plan, and organise and obtain required permits or licences
record and report on genetic resource management.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
organisational policies and procedures, and legislation relevant to processes for managing genetic resources
genetic resources including sexual and asexual plant species
provenance of genetic resources
characteristics of genetic resources including:
growth rate
branch angle
branch height
timber density
environmental protection requirements for managing genetic resources including:
fungal and insect control measures
and action to limit impacts on:
selected forest vegetation
habitat
soil and water features
methods of propagation including:
seeds
cuttings
grafting
tissue cultures
layering
genetic resources and tending strategies
regeneration principles and methods
hydrology and hydrological principles
plant identification and classification skills
ecology and ecological interactions
soil types and structure
nursery hygiene and sterilisation techniques
types of tools and equipment used for managing genetic resources, and procedures for their use, operation and maintenance
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment relevant to the management of genetic resources
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
organisational policies and procedures relevant to managing genetic resources
PPE suitable to manage genetic resources.
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Writing skills to: | develop and document a plan for propagation |
Planning and organising skills to: | schedule activities for propagation coordinate the work of staff. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management