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Apply knowledge of propagation
techniques in the production of specific
plant material
level:
5
credit:
6
planned review date:
June 2008
sub-field:
Horticulture
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard will be able to – apply
knowledge of propagation techniques in the development of
specific plant material; handle, store, and protect the
material; and monitor and evaluate the plant material
produced.
entry information:
Open, but it is recommended that skill and knowledge in
introductory level propagation be developed before credit is
sought for this unit standard.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry and
teaching professional in the same field from another
provider.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by the Primary Industry Training
Organisation.
special notes:
The term ‘specific plant materials’ used in this unit standard
refers to material specific to the horticulture sector the
learner is addressing.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Determine propagation method to be used.
performance criteria
1.1
Application of propagation and specific plant knowledge determines type of
propagation to be used.
Range:
sexual, asexual.
1.2
Where sexual propagation meets plant requirements, this form of propagation is
applied to select most relevant method.
1.3
Where asexual propagation meets plant requirements, this form of propagation
is applied to select most relevant method.
element 2
Produce plant material.
performance criteria
2.1
Preparation of plant source material maximises propagation success potential.
2.2
Growing media is free of foreign materials, plant matter, and pests and diseases
which may detract from propagation success rate.
2.3
Environment developed provides conditions which support establishment of the
plant material being propagated.
Range:
temperature, air, light, water.
2.4
Propagation procedures adopted follow standards accepted by industry.
2.5
Controls and monitoring procedures applied maintain conditions which support
the successful propagation of material involved.
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element 3
Select post-propagation procedures.
performance criteria
3.1
Techniques used in growing-on and hardening-off of plants prevent plant
damage and encourage plant development.
3.2
Specimens selected for planting out and growing-on meet form and plant health
requirements of end use.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Primary Industry Training Organisation http://www.primaryito.ac.nz if you
wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0032
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
which can
be
accessed at
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