Propagate Cannabis Plants

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

LEARNING OUTCOME 1
Identify the propagation environment within a Cannabis production context.

OUTCOME RANGE
The propagation environment includes but is not limited to open field and protective structures (plastic, glass, polycarbonate, fibreglass, shade cloth, etc.) as relevant to the context of application.

LEARNING OUTCOME 2
Prepare cannabis propagation material and propagation media according to specific instructions.

OUTCOME RANGE
Propagation material includes but is not limited to sexual reproductive material such as seeds etc, and asexual reproductive material such as cuttings, as relevant to the context of application.

LEARNING OUTCOME 3
Carry out routine cannabis propagation procedures within the specific agricultural propagation context under supervision.

OUTCOME RANGE
The propagation procedures include but are not limited to cuttings, scarification, temperature trays, seed preparation etc. as relevant to the context of application.

Agricultural propagation context includes but is not limited to open fields, glasshouses, shade houses aquatic environments etc. as relevant to the context of application.

LEARNING OUTCOME 4
Carry out routine post cannabis propagation procedures within the specific production context under supervision.

OUTCOME RANGE
The maintenance of the propagation material may include but is not limited to watering, weeding, fertilization, temperature control, pest and disease control etc. Hygiene requirements include but are not limited to sterilizing of equipment, environment, pest and disease control etc.

Note: It is highly recommended where possible, that learners completing this specialization should be computer literate. However due to the limited availability of computers in certain areas, the inclusion of compulsory computer literacy unit standards within the elective component may prevent learners from completing their qualification.