Whakamahi Whenua Assessment Activity
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Date
Activity title
Te Whakamakurutanga
Unit standard
Title
Plan and prepare for, carry out, and evaluate the propagation of crops in
accordance with local tikanga
Number
25470
Version
1
Level
3
Credits
10
Assessed elements
Element 1
Plan the propagation of crops in accordance with local tikanga.
Element 2
Prepare the propagation bed in accordance with local tikanga.
Element 3
Carry out the propagation of crops in accordance with the plan and local
tikanga.
Element 4
Evaluate the propagation of crops.
Conditions
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All activities must be correctly completed before credits are awarded.
Your assessor will discuss with you
 how long you have to complete these assessment activities
 the methods of assessments and collection of evidence for authenticity and
 the processes for reassessment.
These assessment activities may be carried out in groups; however, each candidate
must demonstrate individual competence.
Assessment activities must be completed during course hours.
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Resources
Special notes for guidance
Special note 3
Local tikanga practices may include but are not limited to:
 the traditional use of pest control
 soil modification and development
 the use of implements
 the use of maramataka
 the process of māhiti
 the use of karakia
 whanaungatanga
 hākari.
Special note 4
Maramataka – refers to a system of gardening throughout the
lunar months.
Matariki – refers to the Pleiades star cluster, which is an
indicator/sign for seasonal plant performance.
Rīwai – refers to potato.
Kamokamo – refers to marrow.
Kānga – refers to maize, corn.
Hue – refers to gourds, the young hue was used for food, and is
similar in texture to the marrow.
Paukena – refers to pumpkin.
Resource 1 – A copy of the Māori maramataka.
Instructions (please read before starting the assessment)
For this unit standard you will:
 Develop a propagation plan for one crop.
 Prepare the propagation bed.
 Carry out the propagation of the crop and maintenance of the propagation bed and the
crop.
 Write an evaluation report on the production of the crop.
Activity 1 Propagation Plan
For this unit standard in consultation with your whānau, hapū or hāpori, select a crop (if
you have completed or are working towards unit standard 25469 you may choose the crop
from your instruction manual) and develop a propagation plan. Make sure the information
in your plan
 meets the requirements of the crop, and
 is in accordance with local tikanga (refer to special note 4 in the resource section).
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Activity 1.1
Write the objectives for the propagation plan that includes, but is not limited to  the quality of the tubers or tipu (new shoots) or seeds
 the seed sources, and
 future prospects for the crop
Activity 1.2
Draw a layout of the land, and plan the site for propagation. Information in the plan
includes but is not limited to  environment
 adequate lighting
 orientation
 aspect, and
 soil variance
Activity 1.3
Study the maramataka Māori (resource 1) and the observations of matariki and plan the
times and seasons propagation takes place.
Activity 1.4
Use a mind map and plan the techniques for propagation that includes but is not limited
to  mounding
 broadcasting
 transplanting
 manual planting
 mechanical planting
 contour
 aspect
Activity 1.5
Evaluate the requirements of the crop in terms of planning the maintenance of the
propagation bed. Evaluation includes but is not limited to  materials
 aeration
 temperature
 drainage
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Activity 1.6
Forecast any deviations to the plan in accordance with the crops requires. Forecast may
include but is not limited to  the weather conditions
 equipment shortage/breakdowns
 crop diseases.
Present your propagation plan to your whānau, hapū or hāpori for their approval.
PCs 1.1, PC 1.2, PC 1.3, PC 1.4, PC 1.5, PC 1.6
Activity 2 Prepare Propagation Bed
This is a practical activity. You will prepare the propagation bed in accordance with the
requirements of the crop and local tikanga.
Prepare the soil and ensure the soil  is weed free
 is friable, and
 maintains moisture.
Make up the propagation bed with the correct materials, to ensure the bed provides  aeration
 temperature, and
 drainage.
Prepare the appropriate tools, which includes  manual, or
 mechanical tools.
(The assessor will have a checklist to check off as you work that must be accompanied
with photographs).
PCs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Activity 3 Propagate Crops
This is a practical activity. You will:
Carry out the propagation of the crop in accordance with  the plan
 the requirements of the crop
 local tikanga.
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Carry out the maintenance of the propagation bed and the crops in accordance with  the plan
 the requirements, and
 local tikanga.
(The assessor will have a checklist to check off as you work).
PCs 3.1, 3.2
Activity 4 Evaluate Propagation
Write an evaluation report on the propagation of the crop. The report must evaluate  the techniques applied in the propagation of the crop in relation to the outcome of the
crop
 any deviations from the plan in relation to the effects on, and the outcome of, the crop
 any improvements to enhance the future outcome of the crop.
PCs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
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