AHCNSY207 — Undertake propagation activities

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What an assessment for AHCNSY207 must cover

44 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 11 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 Prepare for plant propagation

1.1Confirm propagation activities to be undertaken with supervisor
1.2Recognise potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to minimise risk to self and others
1.3Fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task
1.4Collect and check appropriate tools, equipment and machinery for the task
1.5Clean and disinfect work area according to workplace procedures
1.6Organise propagation material for use as directed and in line with workplace procedures
1.7Prepare and store propagation material and growing media as directed and in line with workplace procedures

2 Propagate plants

2.1Assist with applying pre-treatment appropriate to the propagation method
2.2Undertake propagation techniques and monitoring of equipment processes as instructed
2.3Handle prepared propagation material in a way that minimises damage and maximises viability
2.4Insert prepared material in the propagation receptacle according to supervisor instructions
2.5Apply water and treatments according to supervisor instructions
2.6Apply labels according to workplace requirements
2.7Maintain propagated plants according to supervisor instructions

3 Complete propagation activities

3.1Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace procedures, and perform cleaning procedures
3.2Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
3.3Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
3.4Record and report propagation activities according to workplace procedures and supervisor instructions

Performance evidence

There must be evidence that the individual has undertaken propagation activities on at least three occasions, including both seed and vegetative techniques and has:
applied workplace health and safety requirements, including use of PPE
prepared for plant propagation activities according to workplace instructions and procedures
cleaned, used and maintained propagation tools, equipment and machinery
collected propagation material as directed
assisted with applying pre-treatments
monitored equipment processes as instructed
filled trays, containers or prepared media suitable for the propagation method as directed by supervisor
undertaken propagation techniques as directed by supervisor
minimised damage to and maximised viability of propagated material
applied water and treatments according to supervisor instructions
removed and disposed of waste material
recorded and reported propagation activities and unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery

Knowledge evidence

workplace requirements applicable to propagation activities and health and safety in the workplace
the principles and practices of propagation, including:
basic plant knowledge as it applies to propagation
common problems that occur while performing propagation activities
workplace hygiene and biosecurity requirements
workplace requirements for handling and disposal of nursery waste
maintenance requirements of tools, equipment and machinery used for propagation
basic plant nutrition as it applies to propagation
basic seed and vegetative propagation techniques, including use of equipment
quality specifications and characteristics of a range of parent plants and propagation materials
record-keeping relevant to the work function

Foundation skills

Writing: Use clear language and accurate industry terminology to record propagation activity and complete plant labels
Oral communication: Use clear language to confirm and report propagation activity and report tool and equipment unserviceability

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What does an assessment tool for AHCNSY207 need to cover?

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