Assessment Requirements for AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare for plant propagation according to instructions

collect propagation material as appropriate to species

apply pre-treatments

apply water and nutrients

carry out a variety of propagation techniques

collect propagation material

maintain environmental parameters and temperature controls

minimise damage to and maximise viability of propagated material

maintain records of activities

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of propagation

botany and plant physiology as it applies to propagation

common problems that occur while performing propagation activities

enterprise hygiene requirements

enterprise requirements for handling and disposal of nursery wastes

maintenance requirements of tools and equipment used for propagation

plant nutrition

propagation methods required for a range of plant species

quality specifications/characteristics of a range of parent plants and propagation materials

record keeping relevant to the work function

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72