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Produce new plants for a permaculture garden system

KHU-AGR-0588

Australian Equivalent

AHCPER223

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce plants for a permaculture garden system using propagation techniques and basic growing methods, including nutrition and potting media, suitable for small scale propagation systems. The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to propagate plants

0588.E1.O1Identify plants to be reproduced and select propagation method

0588.E1.O2Source and acquire suitable plant materials for propagation

0588.E1.O3Select, check and prepare materials and resources

0588.E1.O4Prepare containers with media according to selected propagation method

0588.E1.O5Implement hygiene practices according to workplace biosecurity procedures

0588.E1.O6Identify hazards and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures

E2Undertake propagation activities

0588.E2.O1Prepare propagation material according to propagation plan

0588.E2.O2Place prepared propagation material into growing environment according to selected propagation method

0588.E2.O3Label propagated plants according to workplace procedures

0588.E2.O4Record propagation activity according to workplace procedures

E3Maintain health of plants during propagation

0588.E3.O1Maintain optimal growing environment to ensure successful plant production outcomes

0588.E3.O2Monitor health of plants under propagation and implement remedial action where risk is identified

0588.E3.O3Check plants under propagation for indicators of success

0588.E3.O4Transfer successfully propagated plants into subsequent growing conditions according to propagation method and propagation plan

0588.E3.O5Prepare propagated plants for transfer into final growing position according to plant species requirements

E4Maintain garden propagation system year-round

0588.E4.O1Implement seasonal biosecurity and hygiene practices for propagation activities according to workplace procedures

0588.E4.O2Monitor and maintain mother stock for propagation purposes

0588.E4.O3Maintain stocks of resources required for seasonal propagation activities

0588.E4.O4Update records of propagation outcomes according to workplace procedures