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Task E-15 Constructs growing facilities (Not common core)
Task Descriptor
Landscape horticulturists are involved in the planning and building of growing facilities, which include greenhouse and nursery structures. Greenhouse structures may include glass and plastic growing houses. Nursery structures may include shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds and header houses. Landscape horticulturists also install growing facility components, which include operational components, amenities and utilities.
E-15.01 - Builds growing facilities (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Document Use, Working with Others, Thinking
E-15.01 - Builds growing facilities (Not common core)
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| E-15.01.01P |
excavate base and prepare grade |
base is excavated and grade prepared according to drawings, specifications and jurisdictional regulations |
| E-15.01.02P |
install footings |
footings are installed according to drawings and specifications |
| E-15.01.03P |
install in-ground drainage, services and granular base material |
in-ground drainage, services and granular base material are installed according to drawings, specifications and jurisdictional regulations |
| E-15.01.04P |
construct floor surfaces |
floor surfaces are constructed for accessibility throughout the facility, drainage and sanitation according to industry practices and jurisdictional regulations |
| E-15.01.05P |
construct frame and install greenhouse covers |
frame is constructed and greenhouse covers are installed according to drawings, specifications and jurisdictional regulations |
| E-15.01.06P |
assemble premade structures and components |
premade structures and components are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations |
Range of Variables
- services include: in-ground heat, electrical
- floor surfaces include: concrete, gravel, paving stone, geo-textile
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Learning Objectives |
| E-15.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of building growing facilities |
identify the types of growing facilities and their related components |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to building growing facilities |
| interpret codes and regulations pertaining to building growing facilities |
| describe the procedures for preparing the site |
| describe the procedures for building growing facilities |
Range of variables
- types of growing facilities include: greenhouses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds, header houses
E-15.02 - Installs growing facility components (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Document Use, Working with Others, Thinking
E-15.02 - Installs growing facility components (Not common core)
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| E-15.02.01P |
install operational components |
operational components are installed according to building codes, jurisdictional regulations and manufacturers’ specifications |
| E-15.02.02P |
assemble and install amenities |
amenities are assembled and installed according to drawings and manufacturers’ specifications |
| E-15.02.03P |
install or assist in installation of utilities |
utilities are installed according to drawings, specifications and jurisdictional regulations |
Range of variables
- operational components include: ventilation, irrigation, fertigation, water conservation and recapture systems, heat distribution, lighting, generators
- amenities include: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment
- utilities include: fuelling system, heating, plumbing, electrical, water
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-15.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of growing facility components and the procedures used to install them |
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to installing growing facility components |
| interpret codes and regulations pertaining to installing growing facility components |
| identify growing facility operational components |
| describe the procedures used to install growing facility operational components |
| identify growing facility amenities |
| describe the procedures used to install growing facility amenities |
| identify growing facility utilities |
| describe the procedures used to install growing facility utilities |
Range of variables
- operational components include: ventilation, irrigation, fertigation, water conservation and recapture systems, heat distribution, lighting, generators
- amenities include: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment
- utilities include: fuelling system, heating, plumbing, electrical, water
Task E-16 Operates and maintains growing facilities (Not common core)
Task Descriptor
Landscape horticulturists are involved in operating, maintaining and sanitizing growing facilities and their amenities. Growing facilities include glass and plastic growing houses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds and header houses. Climate control, irrigation and fertigation systems are part of these growing facilities.
E-16.01 - Operates growing facility structures and amenities (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Thinking, Continuous Learning, Digital Technology
E-16.01 - Operates growing facility structures and amenities (Not common core)
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| E-16.01.01P |
inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair greenhouses and growing structures |
greenhouses and growing structures are inspected and maintained by replacing greenhouse covers and repairing surfaces |
| E-16.01.02P |
inspect, maintain and repair amenities |
amenities are inspected for defects and maintained and repaired according to manufacturers' specifications |
| E-16.01.03P |
use generators |
generators are used for emergency back-up systems according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| E-16.01.04P |
winterize greenhouses and growing structures |
greenhouses and growing structures are winterized to prevent snow buildup and ice damage |
Range of variables
- floor surfaces include: concrete, gravel, paving stone, geo-textile
- amenities include: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-16.06.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of growing facility structures, their amenities and the procedures used to operate them |
describe growing facility structures, and the procedures used to operate and maintain them |
| describe growing facility amenities and the procedures used to operate and maintain them |
Range of variables
- growing facility structures include: greenhouses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds, header houses
- amenities include: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment
E-16.02 - Maintains sanitary environment (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Thinking, Continuous Learning, Document Use
E-16.02 - Maintains sanitary environment (Not common core)
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| E-16.02.01P |
conduct regular inspections and follow check lists |
regular inspections are conducted and check lists are followed according to industry practices and jurisdictional regulations to ensure sanitation practices are followed |
| E-16.02.02P |
select cultural, physical or chemical sanitation methods |
cultural, physical or chemical sanitation methods are selected to maintain a sanitary environment according to industry practices and manufacturers' specifications |
| E-16.02.03P |
sanitize tools, containers, growing facility structures and amenities |
tools, containers, growing facility structures and amenities are sanitized to minimize pests and diseases according to industry practices and manufacturers' specifications |
| E-16.02.04P |
select and use sanitized tools and equipment |
sanitized tools and equipment are selected and used according to industry practices and manufacturers' specifications to control pests and diseases |
| E-16.02.05P |
perform regular maintenance activities on areas adjacent to growing facility structures |
regular maintenance activities on adjacent areas are performed to manage sanitation and promote plant health |
Range of variables
- sanitation practices include: hand washing, plant quarantine, inspection of new plants, use of foot baths
- growing facility structures include: greenhouses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds, header houses
- amenities include: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-16.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the sanitation practices, tools and products used to create and maintain a sanitary environment |
identify and describe sanitation practices for growing facilities |
| identify the tools and products used to create and maintain a sanitary environment |
Range of variables
- sanitation practices include: hand washing, plant quarantine, inspection of new plants, use of foot baths
E-16.03 - Operates climate control systems (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Numeracy, Digital Technology, Thinking
E-16.03 - Operates climate control systems (Not common core)
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| E-16.03.01P |
interpret results of environmental climate monitoring devices |
results of environmental climate monitoring devices are interpreted to determine inside and outside climate conditions |
| E-16.03.02P |
conduct regular inspections of growing facilities and plants, and follow check lists |
regular inspections are conducted and check lists are followed according to industry practices |
| E-16.03.03P |
maintain heating, cooling, and ventilation systems |
heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are maintained to ensure efficient operation according to industry practices and manufacturers’ specifications |
| E-16.03.04P |
perform troubleshooting and basic repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems |
troubleshooting and basic repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems are performed to limit system downtime and to protect crops |
| E-16.03.05P |
winterize heating and cooling systems when shutting greenhouse for winter |
heating and cooling systems are winterized when shutting greenhouse for winter to protect from frozen lines, and ice and water damage of equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| E-16.03.06P |
mist, flood and vent growing facility structures |
growing facility structures are misted, flooded and vented to regulate humidity levels |
| E-16.03.07P |
use shade material |
shade material is used to regulate light and heat levels |
| E-16.03.08P |
select and use artificial lights |
artificial lights are selected and used to ensure adequate light levels according to crop requirements |
| E-16.03.09P |
test and maintain emergency alarm system |
emergency alarm system is tested and maintained according to manufacturers' specifications |
Range of variables
- environmental climate monitoring devices include: automated and computerized control systems, thermometers, hygrometers (relative humidity meters), photometers (light meters), anemometers (wind meters)
- basic repairs include: replacing fan belts, thermocouples, ventilation tubes
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-16.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of environmental climate monitoring devices and climate control systems, and the procedures used to operate them |
identify environmental climate monitoring devices for growing facilities |
| describe the procedures to operate environmental climate monitoring devices |
| identify climate control systems for growing facilities and their components |
| describe the procedures to operate climate control systems |
Range of variables
- environmental climate monitoring devices include: automated and computerized control systems, thermometers, hygrometers (relative humidity meters), photometers (light meters), anemometers (wind meters)
- climate control systems are heating, ventilation and cooling systems
E-16.04 - Operates irrigation and fertigation systems (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Operates irrigation and fertigation systems (Not common core)
E-16.04 - Operates irrigation and fertigation systems (Not common core)
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| E-16.04.01P |
calibrate monitoring equipment |
monitoring equipment is calibrated to establish standard settings and accuracy |
| E-16.04.02P |
interpret test results and meter readings from monitoring equipment |
test results and meter readings are interpreted to determine water quality |
| E-16.04.03P |
maintain irrigation and fertigation systems |
irrigation and fertigation systems are maintained to ensure efficient operation |
| E-16.04.04P |
conduct regular inspections and follow check lists |
regular inspections are conducted and check lists are followed according to industry practices to ensure integrity of irrigation and fertigation systems |
| E-16.04.05P |
perform troubleshooting and basic repairs on irrigation and fertigation systems |
troubleshooting and basic repairs on irrigation and fertigation systems are performed |
| E-16.04.06P |
inspect water retention, capture and recycling systems |
water retention, capture and recycling systems are inspected to ensure that the systems are functioning according to drawings and specifications, industry standards and jurisdictional regulations |
| E-16.04.07P |
maintain water retention, capture and recycling systems |
water retention, capture and recycling systems are maintained using methods to preserve water quality according to manufacturers' specifications and jurisdictional regulations |
| E-16.04.08P |
winterize irrigation and fertigation system |
irrigation and fertigation systems are winterized to protect equipment from frozen lines, and ice and water damage |
Range of variables
- monitoring equipment includes: flow, pH and EC meters
- basic repairs include: repairing and replacing distribution and drip lines, nozzles and injector systems
- methods include: filter replacement, ultraviolet (UV) bulb replacement, chemical treatment
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-16.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of irrigation and fertigation systems, and the procedures used to operate them |
identify irrigation and fertigation systems |
| identify water conservation and recapture systems |
| describe the procedures to operate irrigation and fertigation systems |
| explain the procedures for winterizing irrigation and fertigation systems |
Task E-17 Manages greenhouse crops (Not common core)
Task descriptor
Landscape horticulturists are involved in the planning and production of greenhouse crops. These crops are distributed in retail and wholesale facilities, and in the horticultural industry.
E-17.01 - Develop greenhouse crop production plan (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Numeracy, Document Use, Continuous Learning
E-17.01 - Develop greenhouse crop production plan (Not common core)
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| E-17.01.01P |
determine capacity and characteristics of growing facilities |
capacity and characteristics of growing facilities are calculated |
| E-17.01.02P |
select species and varieties |
species and varieties are selected according to availability and market demand |
| E-17.01.03P |
calculate crop production quantities |
crop production quantities are calculated based on facility capacity and market demand |
| E-17.01.04P |
determine materials for production |
materials for production are determined based on plant requirements, market demand and industry practices |
| E-17.01.05P |
schedule production activities |
production activities are scheduled according to plant requirements and to meet saleable quantities |
Range of variables
- materials for production include: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, growth hormones, pest management products
- production activities includes: propagating, transplanting, growing, harvesting, shipping
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-17.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse crop production planning |
describe production planning schedule and activities |
| identify growing facility capacities |
| identify market demand |
| determine desired saleable quantities |
| determine quantities and materials for production |
Range of variables
- materials for production include: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, growth hormones, pest management products
E-17.02 Propagates greenhouse crops (Not common core)
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| E-17.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are used according to industry practices and manufacturers' specifications |
| E-17.02.02P |
sow seeds in flats and containers |
seeds are sown in flats and containers using seeding methods according to plant requirements |
| E-17.02.03P |
perform vegetative propagation |
vegetative propagation is performed to grow additional plants according to plant requirements |
| E-17.02.04P |
maintain propagated materials |
propagated materials are maintained until viable for transplanting, harvesting and growing-on |
| E-17.02.05P |
label plants and complete propagation documents |
plants are labelled to identify species and propagation documents are completed |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: mechanical seeders, dibblers, watering cans, misters
- seeding methods includes: hand seeding, mechanical seeding
- vegetative propagation includes: cutting, grafting and budding, layering, division, separation, micro-propagation
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-17.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for plant propagation |
identify the propagation methods |
| describe seeding methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe cutting methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe budding methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe grafting methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe dividing and separation methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe layering methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe micro-propagation methods and their characteristics and applications |
| identify the considerations used when selecting stock/parent plants for propagation purposes |
| describe the procedures used to maintain stock/parent plants |
| describe the procedures used to maintain post-propagated plants |
Range of variables
- propagation methods include: seeding, cutting, grafting and budding, layering, division/separation, micro-propagation
E-17.03 - Transplants greenhouse crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Continuous Learning
E-17.03 - Transplants greenhouse crops (Not common core)
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| E-17.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are used according to industry practices and manufacturers' specifications |
| E-17.03.02P |
select stock for transplanting |
most viable and true-to-type stock are selected according to plant requirements |
| E-17.03.03P |
select containers |
containers are selected according to intended use and plant requirements |
| E-17.03.04P |
select growing media |
growing media is selected according to plant requirements |
| E-17.03.05P |
transplant plants |
plants are transplanted according to container (potting up) and plant requirements |
| E-17.03.06P |
label plants and complete transplant documents |
plants are labelled to identify species and transplant documents are completed |
| E-17.03.07P |
irrigate plants |
plants are irrigated according to plant requirements |
| E-17.03.08P |
place plants in controlled growing environment |
plants are placed in controlled growing environment according to plant requirements |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: mechanical transplanter, potting machine, soil batch mixer, dibbler, misters
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-17.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for transplanting greenhouse crops |
identify criteria for timing transplant process |
| identify the procedures for transplanting greenhouse crops |
| identify how environmental factors affect transplants |
Range of variables
- environmental factors include: temperature, humidity, light levels, soil moisture, ventilation
E-17.04 Grows greenhouse crops (Not common core)
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| E-17.04.01P |
monitor and maintain water quality |
water quality is monitored and maintained, and pH and nutrients are amended as required |
| E-17.04.02P |
monitor crop growth |
crop growth is monitored to identify health and development rate |
| E-17.04.03P |
monitor crop health |
crops are monitored for pests and disease |
| E-17.04.04P |
apply interventions |
interventions are applied to manage crop according to plant growth and health requirements |
| E-17.04.05P |
group crops |
crops are grouped according to plant requirements |
| E-17.04.06P |
monitor growing media fertility levels |
growing media fertility levels are monitored using monitoring methods to determine interventions according to plant requirements |
| E-17.04.07P |
harden-off crops |
crops are hardened-off to prepare for sale |
Range of variables
- interventions include: temperature, fertility, lighting, water, pinching, spacing, leaching, potting-on, quarantining, growth hormone application, application of pest and disease control methods
- monitoring methods include: soil and tissue sampling, testing, analyzing
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-17.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures associated with growing greenhouse crops |
define water quality requirements |
| identify and describe cultural requirements for plant growth |
| describe characteristics of plant growth and health |
| identify and describe environmental deficiencies |
| identify and describe pests and diseases |
| identify and describe common interventions |
| determine crop groupings based on plant requirements |
| describe hardening-off process |
Range of variables
- environmental deficiencies include: excess or insufficient light, fertilizer/nutrients, temperature, water
- interventions include: temperature, fertility, lighting, water, pinching, spacing, leaching, potting-on, quarantining, growth hormone application, application of pest and disease control methods
E-17.05 Harvests greenhouse crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills
E-17.05 Harvests greenhouse crops (Not common core)
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| E-17.05.01P |
select crop |
crops are selected according to maturity to fill sales orders |
| E-17.05.02P |
inspect plant material before shipping |
plant material is inspected before shipping to ensure it is free of insects and disease |
| E-17.05.03P |
label plants |
plants are labelled for marketing, species, cultural practices and retail price |
| E-17.05.04P |
clean and prune harvested plants |
harvested plants are cleaned and pruned to prepare for staging area |
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-17.05.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures associated with harvesting greenhouse crops |
describe the procedures used for harvesting and handling greenhouse crops |
| describe the procedures used to maintain harvested greenhouse crops |
Range of variables
- procedures include: storage, grading, labelling, shipping
E-17.06 - Ships greenhouse crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Numeracy, Document Use, Thinking
E-17.06 - Ships greenhouse crops (Not common core)
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| E-17.06.01P |
assemble harvested crops in staging area |
harvested crops are assembled in staging area according to order specifications |
| E-17.06.02P |
prepare harvested crops for transport |
harvested crops are prepared for transport using packaging materials according to crop requirements |
| E-17.06.03P |
select equipment |
equipment is selected according to load requirements |
| E-17.06.04P |
arrange harvested crops and load on transportation |
harvested crops are arranged and loaded on transportation |
| E-17.06.05P |
complete documentation related to shipping |
documentation for shipping is complete according to policies, regulations and industry practices |
Range of variables
- packaging materials include: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing material (moist or dry mulch)
- equipment includes: forklifts, loaders, tractors
- documentation includes: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificates, import/export documents, packing lists, care and maintenance instructions
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-17.06.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of shipping greenhouse crops |
describe procedures for packing and loading harvested crops for transportation |
| describe climate control requirements during transportation |
| identify documentation required for shipping harvested crops and its function |
| identify the equipment used for loading greenhouse crops for shipping and their procedures for use |
| identify packaging materials used for packing and protecting greenhouse crops for shipping |
| identify covering materials used for protecting greenhouse crops during shipping |
Range of variables
- documentation include: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificates, import/export documents, packing lists, care and maintenance instructions
- equipment include: forklifts, loaders, tractors
- packaging materials include: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing material (moist or dry mulch)
- covering materials include: tarps, security straps, netting, shade materials
Task E-18 Manages nursery crops (Not common core)
Task descriptor
Landscape horticulturists are involved in the planning and production of field and container crops. These crops are distributed in retail and wholesale facilities, and in the horticultural industry.
E-18.01 - Develop nursery crop production plan (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Numeracy, Document Use, Continuous Learning
E-18.01 - Develop nursery crop production plan (Not common core)
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| E-18.01.01P |
determine capacity and characteristics of growing facilities |
capacity and characteristics of growing facilities are calculated |
| E-18.01.02P |
select species and varieties |
species and varieties are selected according to availability and market demand |
| E-18.01.03P |
calculate crop production quantities |
crop production quantities are calculated based on facility capacity and market demand |
| E-18.01.04P |
determine materials for field production |
materials for field production are determined based on plant requirements, market demand and industry practices |
| E-18.01.05P |
schedule production activities |
production activities are scheduled according to plant requirements and to meet saleable quantities |
Range of variables
- materials for field production include: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, growth hormones, pest management products, wire baskets, burlap, tree stakes
- production activities include: propagating, transplanting, growing, harvesting, shipping, winterizing
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-18.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of nursery crop production planning |
describe production planning schedule and activities |
| identify growing facility capacities |
| identify market demand |
| determine desired saleable quantities |
| determine quantities and materials for field production |
Range of variables
- materials for field production include: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, growth hormones, pest management products, wire baskets, burlap, tree stakes
E-18.02 - Propagates field and container crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Continuous Learning
E-18.02 - Propagates field and container crops (Not common core)
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Skills
| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| E-18.02.01P |
harvest and divide underground storage organs |
underground storage organs are harvested and divided to produce additional plants according to plant requirements |
| E-18.02.02P |
take cuttings and graft scion wood and buds to selected rootstocks and stems |
cuttings are taken, scion wood and buds are grafted to selected rootstocks and stems according to plant requirements |
| E-18.02.03P |
maintain propagated material |
propagated material is maintained until viable for transplanting, harvesting and growing-on to marketable size |
| E-18.02.04P |
label plants and complete propagation documents |
plants are labelled with propagation information and propagation documents are completed |
| E-18.02.05P |
prepare fields and beds |
fields and beds are prepared for nursery activities according to crop and site requirements |
| E-18.02.06P |
plant out field materials |
field materials are planted out according to crop requirements |
| E-18.02.07P |
direct-seed crops |
crops are direct-seeded using mechanical field seeding equipment according to crop requirements |
| E-18.02.08P |
select growing media for container-grown plant material |
growing media for container-grown plant material is selected according to crop requirements |
Range of variables
- underground storage organs include: roots, tubers, bulbs, corms, rhizomes
- propagation information includes: row marking, species, date
- nursery activities include: lining-out, pot-in-pot, seeding, irrigation
- field materials include: liners, whips, roots, bulbs, plugs
- crops include: nursery sod, herbaceous plants, woody plant
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-18.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures associated with nursery crop propagation |
identify the propagation methods |
| describe seeding methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe cutting methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe budding methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe grafting methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe dividing and separation methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe layering methods and their characteristics and applications |
| describe micro-propagation methods and their characteristics and applications |
| identify the considerations used when selecting stock/parent crops for propagation purposes |
| describe the procedures used to maintain stock/parent crops |
| describe the procedures used to maintain post-propagated crops |
Range of variables
- propagation methods include: seeding, cutting, grafting and budding, layering, division/separation, micro-propagation
E-18.03 - Transplants field and container crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Working with Others
E-18.03 - Transplants field and container crops (Not common core)
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Skills
| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| E-18.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to industry practices and manufacturers' specifications |
| E-18.03.02P |
select stock for transplanting |
most viable and true-to-type stock are selected for transplanting according to plant requirements |
| E-18.03.03P |
select containers |
containers are selected according to intended use and plant requirements |
| E-18.03.04P |
prune crops’ roots and shoots selectively |
crops’ roots and shoots are pruned selectively to mitigate transplanting shock |
| E-18.03.05P |
select growing media |
growing media is selected according to plant requirements |
| E-18.03.06P |
transplant plants |
plants are transplanted according to container (potting up) and plant requirements |
| E-18.03.07P |
irrigate crops |
crops are irrigated according to crop requirements |
| E-18.03.08P |
place crops |
crops are placed in location according to crop requirements |
| E-18.03.09P |
label crops and complete transplant documentation |
crops are labelled for species and date of transplanting and transplant documentation is completed |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: mechanical transplanters, potting machines, shovels, treespades, skid steers/attachments, tractors
- locations include: cold frame, field, container yard, winter storage area
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-18.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for transplanting field and container crops |
identify criteria for timing the transplant process |
| identify the procedures for transplanting field and container crops |
| identify how environmental factors affect transplants |
Range of variables
- environmental factors include: temperature, humidity, light levels, soil moisture, wind
E-18.04 - Grows field and container crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Continuous Learning, Thinking, Working with Others
E-18.04 - Grows field and container crops (Not common core)
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Skills
| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| E-18.04.01P |
collect and record crop data |
crop data is collected and recorded according to company policies |
| E-18.04.02P |
monitor plant growth and apply interventions |
crops are monitored to identify signs of nutritional and physiological disorders and interventions are applied to ensure proper health and development rate according to crop requirements |
| E-18.04.03P |
monitor growing media fertility levels |
growing media fertility levels are monitored using methods to determine corrective actions |
| E-18.04.04P |
mulch field crops |
fields are mulched according to plant and site requirements |
| E-18.04.05P |
harden-off crops |
crops are hardened-off according to plant and site requirements |
Range of variables
- crop data includes: fertilizer applications, treatments, temperatures, cropping schedules, inventory management
- interventions include: fertilizer, irrigation, pruning, root pruning, potting-on, mowing, staking, pest and disease control
- methods include: soil and tissue sampling, testing, analyzing
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-18.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures associated with growing field and container crops |
describe the procedures used to select and prepare nursery growing sites |
| describe the procedures required for field and container crop production planning |
| describe characteristics of plant growth and health |
| E-18.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of water requirements |
identify water quality, accessibility and supply for field and container crop production |
| E-18.04.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of field and container crop maintenance |
identify the interventions used for maintaining field and container crops |
| identify environmental factors for field and container crops |
| E-18.04.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of hardening-off process for field and container crops |
identify techniques used for hardening-off field and container crops |
Range of variables
- interventions include: fertilizer, irrigation, pruning, root pruning, potting-on, mowing, staking, pest and disease control
- environmental factors include: excessive or insufficient light, fertilizer/nutrients, temperature, water, wind
E-18.05 - Harvests field and container crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Thinking, Working with Others, Continuous Learning
E-18.05 - Harvests field and container crops (Not common core)
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Skills
| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| E-18.05.01P |
identify harvest-ready field crops |
harvest-ready field crops are identified |
| E-18.05.02P |
harvest seeds, roots, corms, bulbs, and cuttings |
seeds, roots, corms, bulbs, and cuttings are harvested according to plant requirements |
| E-18.05.03P |
dig harvest-ready field crops |
harvest-ready field crops are dug according to CLS, industry practices and plant requirements |
| E-18.05.04P |
wash and divide bare root plant material |
bare root plant material is washed and divided for storage prior to shipping |
| E-18.05.05P |
protect bare roots |
bare roots are protected from damage according to plant requirements |
| E-18.05.06P |
grade plant material |
plant material is graded according to size, conditions and industry standards |
| E-18.05.07P |
select and use root containment products for field-grown trees and shrubs |
root containment products for field-grown trees and shrubs are selected and used according to suitability for resale and CLS |
| E-18.05.08P |
clean, prune and label harvested plants |
harvested plants are cleaned, pruned and labelled for shipment |
| E-18.05.09P |
select container crops |
container crops are selected for filling orders |
| E-18.05.10P |
inspect and count plants before shipping |
plants are counted and inspected before shipping to ensure they are the required number and are free of diseases and pests |
| E-18.05.11P |
harvest sod crop |
sod crop is harvested using mechanical sod cutters according to CLS |
| E-18.05.12P |
document grading, inventory and type |
grading, inventory and type are documented according to company policies |
Range of variables
- bare root plant material include: perennials, vines, shrubs, trees
- damage includes: desiccation, breakage, pests and disease, temperature extremes
- root containment products include: wire-baskets, burlap, grow bag
- labelling includes: species, grade
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-18.05.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures associated with harvesting crops |
describe the procedures used for harvesting and storing bare root plant material |
| describe the procedures used for harvesting and handling root-contained field crops |
| describe the procedures used for harvesting and handling seeds and underground storage organs |
| describe the procedures used for harvesting and handling container crops |
| describe the steps to harvest sod crops |
Range of variables
- procedures include: grading, sorting, labelling
- root containment products include: wire-baskets, burlap, grow bag
- underground storage organs include: roots, tubers, bulbs, corms, rhizomes
E-18.06 - Ships field and container crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Numeracy, Document Use, Thinking
E-18.06 - Ships field and container crops (Not common core)
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| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| E-18.06.01P |
assemble harvested crops in staging area |
harvested crops are assembled in staging area according to order specifications |
| E-18.06.02P |
complete documentation related to shipping |
documentation for shipping is complete according to policies, regulations and industry practices |
| E-18.06.03P |
prepare harvested crops for transport |
harvested crops are prepared for transport using packaging materials according to crop requirements |
| E-18.06.04P |
select equipment |
equipment is selected according to load requirements |
| E-18.06.05P |
load onto transportation |
harvested crops are loaded onto transportation |
| E-18.06.06P |
secure loads |
loads are secured using covering materials according to plant requirements, environmental conditions and jurisdictional regulations |
Range of variables
- documentation includes: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificate, import/export documents, packing list, care and maintenance instructions
- packaging materials include: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing materials (moist or dry mulch)
- equipment includes: forklifts, loaders, tractors
- covering materials include: tarps, security straps, netting, shade materials
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-18.06.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of shipping nursery crops |
describe procedures for packing and loading harvested crops for transportation |
| describe climate control requirements during transportation |
| identify documentation required for shipping harvested crops and their function |
| identify the packaging materials used for loading nursery crops for shipping and their procedures for use |
| identify equipment used for packing and protecting nursery crops for shipping |
| identify covering materials used for protecting nursery crops during shipping |
Range of variables
- documentation includes: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificate, import/export documents, packing list, care and maintenance instructions
- equipment includes: forklifts, loaders, tractors
- packaging materials include: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing materials (moist or dry mulch)
- covering materials include: tarps, security straps, netting, shade materials
E-18.07 - Winterizes field and container crops (Not common core)
Essential Skills: Thinking, Working with Others, Continuous Learning
E-18.07 - Winterizes field and container crops (Not common core)
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| Reference Code |
Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| E-18.07.01P |
collect and group container crops |
container crops are collected and grouped in winterizing location |
| E-18.07.02P |
arrange container crops |
container crops are arranged to maximize insulation value |
| E-18.07.03P |
apply container crop pest protection methods |
container crop pest protection methods are applied according to pesticide labels and jurisdictional regulations |
| E-18.07.04P |
store container crops |
container crops are stored beneath protective coverings |
| E-18.07.05P |
monitor container crop over winter |
container crop is monitored for pest damage, condition of insulation, temperature fluctuations and moisture requirements |
| E-18.07.06P |
identify field crops that require winter protection |
field crops that require winter protection are identified according to production planning |
| E-18.07.07P |
apply field crop pest protection barriers |
field crop pest protection barriers are applied according to crop species and local pests |
| E-18.07.08P |
protect field crops against sunlight damage |
field crops are protected against sunlight damage by installing snow fences and reducing the reflectivity of the snow |
| E-18.07.09P |
monitor field crop over winter |
field crop is monitored for pest damage and sunlight damage |
| E-18.07.10P |
heel in balled-and-burlapped and wire-basketed field crops |
balled-and-burlapped and wire-basketed field crops are heeled-in to prevent desiccation and frost damage to the root zone |
| E-18.07.11P |
perform spring maintenance activities |
spring maintenance activities are performed according to plant requirements and site conditions |
Range of variables
- protective coverings include: white polyethylene, insulated tarps, organic mulches, thermal blankets, snow
- spring maintenance activities include: removing protective coverings, spacing out plants, pruning, culling plants, checking labels
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| E-18.07.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of winterizing procedures |
identify and describe winterizing procedures for field and container crops |
| identify field crops that require winter protection |
| identify and describe spring maintenance activities |
Range of variables
- winterizing procedures include: installing snow fences, heeling in nursery stock, using shelter houses, applying animal repellents, reducing snow reflectivity, using protective coverings
- spring maintenance activities include: removing protective coverings, spacing out plants, pruning, culling plants, checking labels