Plant Propagation Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/504/9246
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the term 'propagation'.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the term 'propagation'.
  • 1.2
    Describe methods of propagation.
2

Understand the use of seed in plant propagation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain the advantages of using seed in plant propagation.
  • 2.2
    Explain the disadvantages of using seed in plant propagation.
  • 2.3
    List the types of seed available.
  • 2.4
    State the advantages and disadvantages of using different sources of seed.
  • 2.5
    Illustrate how to harvest a batch of seed.
  • 2.6
    Record its provenance.
  • 2.7
    Sow seed in media and containers.
3

Know how to propagate plants by cuttings and division.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    List plants suitable for propagation.
  • 3.2
    List plants suitable for division.
  • 3.3
    Describe the main treatments that may be used to maximise changes of successful rooting.
  • 3.4
    Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when selecting media for successful propagation by cuttings.
4

Know how layering and grafting may propagate plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe methods of layering and grafting.
  • 4.2
    List plants that may be propagated by each of these techniques.
  • 4.3
    Demonstrate the technique of:
    a) layering
    b) grafting.