Assessment Schedule 25470
Standard:
Title:
25470 Version 1
Plan and prepare for, carry out, and evaluate the propagation of crops in accordance with local tikanga
Level 3 Credit 10
Evidence
For unit standard 25469 you completed an instruction
manual for the propagation of root and seed grown
crops.
For activity I in this standard you will kōrero with your
whānau, hapū or hāpori and select a crop from your
instruction manual and develop a propagation plan
for that crop.
Judgement
X/
The evidence included:
 one crop
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Candidate journal
Make sure the information in your plan
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meet the requirements of the crop and
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is in accordance with local tikanga (refer to
special note 4 in the resource section.)
Activity 1
Propagation Plan
Candidate journal
For this unit standard korero 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 that
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meets the requirements of the crop and
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is in accordance with local tikanga (refer to
special note 4 in the resource section.)
The propagation plan must
 include one crop is selected for
propagation
 meet the requirements of the crop
 be in accordance with local tikanga
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Evidence
Activity 1.1
Write objectives for the propagation plan. The
objective must include but is not limited to –
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the quality of the tubers or tipu (new shoots)
or seeds,
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the seed sources, and
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future prospects for the crop
Activity 1.2
Draw a diagram of the site and plan the propagation.
Information in the plan must include but is not limited
to -
The plan with the objectives for the
propagation of the crop that is in
accordance with
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the quality of the tubers or tipu (new
shoots) or seeds,
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the seed sources, and
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future prospects for the crop
The plan for the selection of the site that
includes
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environment
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environment
adequate lighting
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adequate lighting
orientation
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orientation
aspect and
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aspect and
soil variance
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soil variance
Activity 1.3
Study the maramataka Maori (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. Techniques must include but is not
limited to 
mounding
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The plan with the seasons and times for
propagation.
The plan that shows the techniques for
propagation that includes but is not limited
to
 mounding
Judgement
X/
The objectives must include but is not
limited to
 production
 quality
 seed sources
 future prospects
PC 1.1
The selection of the site must include;
 the environment
 adequate light
 orientation
 aspect
 soil variances
PC 1.2
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The seasons that includes
 the maramataka
 the observations of matariki
PC 1.3
The techniques must include but is not
limited to 
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mounding
broadcasting
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PC 1.4
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Evidence
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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 
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materials
aeration
temperature
drainage
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broadcasting
transplanting
manual planting
mechanical planting
contour
aspect
Judgement
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transplanting
manual planting
mechanical planting
contour
aspect
X/
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PC 1.5
The plan for the maintenance of the
propagation bed that includes the
 materials
 aeration
 temperature
 drainage
The maintenance of the propagation bed
must include 
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materials
aeration
temperature
drainage
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PC 1.6
Activity 1.6
Forecast any deviations to the plan in accordance
with the crops requirements. Forecast may include
but is not limited to 
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weather conditions
equipment shortage/breakdowns
crop diseases.
The plan with a forecast of deviations that
include the  weather conditions
 equipment shortage/breakdowns
 crop diseases.
Deviations to the plan must include but is
not limited to
 weather conditions
 equipment shortage/breakdown
 crop disease
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Present your propagation plan to your whānau, hapū
or hāpori for their approval.
PC 1.1,, PC 1.2, PC 1.3, PC 1.4, PC 1.5,
PC 1.6,
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Evidence
Judgement
X/
Activity 2
Prepare Propagation Bed
This is a practical activity you will prepare the
propagation bed in accordance with
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the plan
requirements of the crop and
local tikanga.
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Checklist accompanied with physical
evidence visual and/or visual evidence that
may include photographs, cds etc
Prepared the propagation bed in
accordance with
 the plan
 the crop requirements
 local tikanga
Prepare the soil and ensure the soil
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is weed free
is friable
and maintain moisture.
Make up the propagation bed with the correct
materials, to ensure the bed provides
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aeration,
temperature
drainage.
Prepare the appropriate tools.
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manual or
mechanical
The soil was prepared ensuring the soil
 is weed free
 is friable
 and maintain moisture
The propagation bed was made up
 using the appropriate materials to
provide
 aeration
 temperature
 drainage
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PC 2.1
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PC 2.2
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PC 2.2
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The appropriate manual and/or mechanicals
tools were prepared correctly.
(The assessor will have a checklist to check off as
you work that must be accompanied with
photographs.)
PC’s 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Activity 3
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Evidence
Judgement
X/
The propagation was carried out in
accordance with
 the propagation plan
 the requirements of the crop
 local tikanga
PC 3.1
Propagate Crops
This is a practical activity.
Carry out the propagation of the crop in accordance
with
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the plan

the requirements of the crop

local tikanga.
Checklist accompanied with physical
evidence visual and/or visual evidence that
may include photographs, cds etc
PC 3.2
Carry out the maintenance of the propagation bed
and the crops in accordance with
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the plan
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the requirements, and

local tikanga.
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The maintenance of the propagation bed
and crop is carried out according to
 the propagation plan
 the requirements of the crop
 local tikanga
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(The assessor will have a checklist to check off as
you work).
PC’s 3.1, 3.2 
Activity 4
Evaluate Propagation
Write an evaluation report on
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The evaluation report that includes the
The outcome of the crops by way of the
techniques applied.
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If there were any deviations from the plan
and the impacts on the outcome of the crops.
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The outcome of the crops by way of
the techniques applied.
If there were any deviations from
the plan and the impacts on the
outcome of the crops.
The evaluation included an appropriate
analysis of
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The outcome of the techniques
applied in the propagation of the
crop in accordance with local
tikanga.
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PC 4.1
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Evidence
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Any improvements to enhance the future
outcomes for the crop.
PC’s 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
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Judgement
X/
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If there were deviations from the
plan and the effects on the outcome
of the crops in accordance with
local tikanga.
PC 4.2
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Any improvements in terms of the
enhancement of the future outcome
of the crop in accordance with local
tikanga.
PC 4.3
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Any improvements to enhance the
future outcomes for the crop.
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Assessment Result:
Candidate
signature
NA
Not achieved
A
Achieved
Date
Assessor signature
Date
Assessor comments:
If applicable, reasons why candidate has not achieved unit standard:
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Proposed re-assessment date:
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