Major Work Activity E - Works in production of plant material (Not common core)

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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 Installs growing facility components (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no no yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.01.02P install growing facility components growing facility components are installed according to building codes, jurisdictional regulations and manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.01.03P assemble and install amenities amenities are assembled and installed according to drawings and manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.01.04P install or assist in installation of utilities utilities are installed according to drawings, specifications and jurisdictional regulations

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

growing facility components: ventilation, irrigation, fertigation, water conservation and recapture systems, heat distribution, lighting, generators, glass and plastic coverings, climate control systems, curtain systems, system controllers

amenities: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment

utilities: fuelling system, heating, plumbing, electrical, water

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-16.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of growing facility components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify growing facility components and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of growing facility components
  3. interpret information about growing facility components found on drawings and specifications
  4. identify types of growing facility amenities and utilities
E-16.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install growing facility components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to install growing facility components and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to install growing facility components
  3. describe procedures to install growing facility components
E-16.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

growing facility components: ventilation, irrigation, fertigation, water conservation and recapture systems, heat distribution, lighting, generators, glass and plastic coverings, climate control systems, curtain systems, system controllers

amenities: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment

utilities: fuelling system, heating, plumbing, electrical, water

E-16.02 Operates growing facility structures and amenities (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no no yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.02.01P inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair growing facility structures growing facility structures are inspected and maintained by replacing greenhouse covers and repairing floor surfaces
E-16.02.02P inspect, maintain and repair amenities amenities are inspected for defects and maintained and repaired according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.02.03P use generators generators are used for emergency back-up systems according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.02.04P winterize growing facility structures growing facility structures are winterized to prevent snow buildup and ice damage

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

growing facility structures: greenhouses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds, header houses

floor surfaces: concrete, gravel, paving stones, geo-textiles

amenities: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-16.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of growing facility structures and amenities, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify growing facility structures and amenities, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of growing facility structures and amenities
  3. interpret information about growing facility structures and amenities found on drawings and specifications
E-16.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to operate growing facility structures and amenities
  1. identify tools and equipment used to operate growing facility structures and amenities, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to operate, maintain and repair growing facility structures and amenities
  3. describe procedures to operate, maintain and repair growing facility structures and amenities
  4. describe procedures to inspect growing facility structures and amenities
E-16.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

growing facility structures: greenhouses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds, header houses

amenities: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment

E-16.03 Maintains sanitary environments (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.03.01P 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-16.03.02P 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-16.03.03P select cultural, physical or chemical sanitation methods cultural, physical or chemical sanitation methods are selected to maintain sanitary environment according to industry practices and manufacturers’ specifications
E-16.03.04P 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-16.03.05P perform regular maintenance activities on areas adjacent to growing facility structures regular maintenance activities on areas adjacent to growing facility structures are performed to manage sanitation and promote plant health

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

sanitation practices: hand washing, plant quarantine, inspection of new plants, use of foot baths, cleaning tools and equipment

growing facility structures: greenhouses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds, header houses

amenities: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-16.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices used to maintain sanitary environments, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify sanitation practices and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to maintain sanitary environments
  1. identify tools, equipment and products used to maintain sanitary environments and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to maintain sanitary environments
  3. describe procedures to maintain sanitary environments
  4. describe procedures to inspect growing facility structures and amenities
E-16.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

sanitation practices: hand washing, plant quarantine, inspection of new plants, use of foot baths, cleaning tools and equipment

growing facility structures: greenhouses, shade houses, cold frames, climate control storage sheds, header houses

amenities: benches, nursery carts, shade material, greenhouse production equipment

E-16.04 Operates climate control systems (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no no yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.04.01P interpret results of climate monitoring devices results of climate monitoring devices are interpreted to determine inside and outside climate conditions
E-16.04.02P conduct regular inspections of growing facility structures and plants, and follow check lists regular inspections are conducted, and check lists are followed according to industry practices
E-16.04.03P maintain climate control systems climate control systems are maintained according to industry practices and manufacturers’ specifications to ensure efficient operation
E-16.04.04P perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance on heating, cooling and ventilation systems troubleshooting and basic maintenance on heating, cooling and ventilation systems are performed to limit system downtime and protect crops
E-16.04.05P 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-16.04.06P mist, flood and vent growing facility structures growing facility structures are misted, flooded and vented to regulate humidity levels
E-16.04.07P use shade material shade material is used to regulate light and heat levels
E-16.04.08P select and use artificial lights artificial lights are selected and used to ensure adequate light levels according to crop requirements
E-16.04.09P test and maintain emergency alarm system emergency alarm system is tested and maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

climate monitoring devices: thermometers, hygrometers (relative humidity meters), photometers (light meters), anemometers (wind meters)

climate control systems: heating, ventilation and cooling systems, automated and computerized control systems

basic maintenance: oil changes, track adjustments, filter maintenance

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-16.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of climate control systems and climate monitoring devices, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify climate control systems and climate monitoring devices, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-16.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to operate climate control systems
  1. identify tools and equipment used to operate climate control systems and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to operate climate control systems
  3. describe procedures to operate climate control systems
  4. describe procedures to inspect climate control systems
  5. describe procedures to perform basic maintenance on climate control systems
E-16.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for operation of climate control systems
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations for operation of climate control systems
E-16.04.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

climate control systems: heating, ventilation and cooling systems, automated and computerized control systems

climate monitoring devices: thermometers, hygrometers (relative humidity meters), photometers (light meters), anemometers (wind meters)

basic maintenance: oil changes, track adjustments, filter maintenance

E-16.05 Operates irrigation and fertigation systems (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-16.05.01P calibrate monitoring equipment monitoring equipment is calibrated to establish standard settings and accuracy
E-16.05.02P interpret test results and meter readings from monitoring equipment test results and meter readings are interpreted from monitoring equipment to determine water quality and volume
E-16.05.03P maintain irrigation and fertigation systems irrigation and fertigation systems are maintained to ensure efficient operation
E-16.05.04P 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-16.05.05P perform troubleshooting and basic repairs on irrigation and fertigation systems troubleshooting and basic repairs on irrigation and fertigation systems are performed
E-16.05.06P inspect water retention, capture and recycling systems water retention, capture and recycling systems are inspected to ensure that systems are functioning according to drawings, specifications, industry standards and jurisdictional regulations
E-16.05.07P maintain water retention, capture and recycling systems water retention, capture and recycling systems are maintained to preserve water quality according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations
E-16.05.08P winterize irrigation and fertigation systems irrigation and fertigation systems are winterized to protect equipment from frozen lines, and ice and water damage

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

monitoring equipment: flow, pH and EC meters

basic repairs: repairing and replacing distribution and drip lines, nozzles and injector systems

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-16.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of irrigation and fertigation systems, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify irrigation and fertigation systems, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify monitoring equipment and describe their characteristics and applications
  3. identify water conservation and recapture systems, and describe their characteristics and applications
  4. describe operating principles of irrigation and fertigation systems
  5. interpret information about irrigation and fertigation systems found on drawings and specifications
E-16.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to operate irrigation and fertigation systems
  1. identify tools and equipment used to operate irrigation and fertigation systems, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to operate irrigation and fertigation systems
  3. describe procedures to operate, inspect and maintain irrigation and fertigation systems
  4. describe procedures to winterize irrigation and fertigation systems
E-16.05.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for irrigation and fertigation systems
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations for irrigation and fertigation systems
E-16.05.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

monitoring equipment: flow, pH and EC meters

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 Develops greenhouse crop production plan (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no no yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
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 market demands

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

materials for production: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, pest and disease management products

production activities: propagating, transplanting, growing, harvesting, shipping, IPM

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-17.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse crop production planning, their characteristics and applications
  1. describe greenhouse crop production planning schedule and activities, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-17.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to develop greenhouse crop production plan
  1. identify growing facility capacities
  2. identify market demand
  3. determine desired saleable quantities
  4. determine quantities and materials for production
  5. identify production activities
E-17.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

materials for production: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, pest and disease management products

production activities: propagating, transplanting, growing, harvesting, shipping, IPM

E-17.02 Propagates greenhouse crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-17.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are used according to task, 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 propagation methods propagation methods are performed to grow additional plants according to plant requirements
E-17.02.04P maintain propagated materials propagated materials are maintained until viable for transplanting, growing-on and harvesting
E-17.02.05P label plants and complete propagation documents plants are labelled to identify species and propagation documents are completed

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

tools and equipment: mechanical seeders, dibblers, watering cans, misters

seeding methods: hand seeding, mechanical seeding

propagation methods: seeding, cutting, grafting, budding, layering, dividing/separating, micro-propagation

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-17.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures and methods used to propagate greenhouse crops, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify greenhouse crop propagation methods, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify tools and equipment used to propagate greenhouse crops and describe their procedures for use
  3. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to propagate greenhouse crops
  4. describe procedures to propagate greenhouse crops
  5. identify seeding methods and describe their characteristics and applications
  6. identify considerations used when selecting stock/parent plants for propagation purposes
  7. describe procedures used to maintain stock/parent plants
  8. describe procedures used to maintain post-propagated plants
E-17.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to propagate greenhouse crops
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations to propagate greenhouse crops
E-17.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

propagation methods: seeding, cutting, grafting, budding, layering, dividing/separating, micro-propagation

tools and equipment: mechanical seeders, dibblers, watering cans, misters

seeding methods: hand seeding, mechanical seeding

E-17.03 Transplants greenhouse crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-17.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are used according to task, 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 (include, but not limited to)

tools and equipment: mechanical transplanters, potting machines, soil batch mixers, dibblers, misters

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-17.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse crop transplantation, its characteristics and applications
  1. identify greenhouse crop transplantation and describe its characteristics and applications
E-17.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to transplant greenhouse crops
  1. identify tools and equipment used to transplant greenhouse crops and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to transplant greenhouse crops
  3. describe procedures to transplant greenhouse crops
  4. identify criteria for timing transplant process
  5. identify how environmental factors affect transplants
E-17.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to transplant greenhouse crops
  1. identify industry standards and regulations to transplant greenhouse crops
E-17.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

tools and equipment: mechanical transplanters, potting machines, soil batch mixers, dibblers, misters

environmental factors: temperature, humidity, light levels, soil moisture, ventilation

E-17.04 Grows greenhouse crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-17.04.01P use IPM practices IPM practices are used to promote plant health
E-17.04.02P monitor and maintain water quality water quality is monitored and maintained, and pH and nutrients are amended as required
E-17.04.03P monitor crop growth crop growth is monitored to identify health and development rate
E-17.04.04P monitor crop health crops are monitored for pests and disease
E-17.04.05P apply interventions interventions are applied to manage crop according to plant growth and health requirements
E-17.04.06P group crops crops are grouped according to plant requirements
E-17.04.07P monitor growing media fertility levels growing media fertility levels are monitored using monitoring methods to determine interventions according to plant requirements
E-17.04.08P harden-off crops crops are hardened-off to prepare for sale

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

interventions: temperature, fertility, lighting, water, pinching, spacing, leaching, potting-on, quarantining, use of plant growth regulator products, application of pest and disease control methods

monitoring methods: sampling; testing and analyzing of water, soil and tissue

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-17.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to grow greenhouse crops
  1. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to grow greenhouse crops
  2. describe procedures to grow greenhouse crops
  3. define water quality requirements
  4. identify and describe cultural requirements for plant growth
  5. describe characteristics of plant growth and health
  6. identify and describe environmental deficiencies
  7. identify and describe pests and diseases
  8. identify and describe common interventions
  9. determine crop groupings based on plant requirements
  10. describe hardening-off process
E-17.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to apply regulated pesticide products
  1. identify training and certification requirements to apply regulated pesticide products
E-17.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to grow greenhouse crops
  1. identify industry standards and regulations to grow greenhouse crops
E-17.04.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

environmental deficiencies: excess or insufficient light, fertilizer/nutrients, temperature, water, humidity

interventions: temperature, fertility, lighting, water, pinching, spacing, leaching, potting-on, quarantining, use of plant growth regulator products, application of pest and disease control methods

E-17.05 Harvests greenhouse crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no no yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-17.05.01P use IPM practices IPM practices are used to promote plant health
E-17.05.02P select crop crops are selected according to maturity and quality to fill sales orders
E-17.05.03P inspect plant material before shipping plant material is inspected before shipping to ensure it is free of pests and disease
E-17.05.04P label plants plants are labelled for marketing, species, cultural practices and retail price
E-17.05.05P clean and prune harvested plants harvested plants are cleaned and pruned to prepare for shipping
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-17.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to harvest greenhouse crops
  1. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to harvest greenhouse crops
  2. describe procedures to harvest greenhouse crops
  3. describe procedures to inspect plant material
E-17.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to harvest greenhouse crops
  1. identify industry standards to harvest greenhouse crops
E-17.05.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

procedures to harvest greenhouse crops: storing, grading, labelling, cleaning, pruning

E-17.06 Ships greenhouse crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no no yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
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 completed according to policies, regulations and industry practices

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

packaging materials: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing material for moisture and temperature regulation, moist mulch (compost, straw), dry mulch (plastic sheets)

equipment: forklifts, loaders, tractors

documentation: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificates, import/export documents, packing lists, care and maintenance instructions

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-17.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to ship greenhouse crops
  1. identify equipment used to load greenhouse crops for shipping and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to ship greenhouse crops
  3. describe procedures to ship greenhouse crops
  4. describe procedures for packing and loading harvested crops for transportation
  5. describe climate control requirements during transportation
  6. identify documentation required for shipping harvested crops and its function
  7. identify equipment used for loading greenhouse crops for shipping and describe their procedures for use
  8. identify packaging materials used for packing and protecting greenhouse crops for shipping
  9. identify covering materials used for protecting greenhouse crops during shipping
E-17.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to operate equipment
  1. identify training and certification requirements to operate equipment
E-17.06.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for shipping greenhouse crops
  1. identify regulations to operate equipment
  2. identify OHS regulations for shipping greenhouse crops
E-17.06.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. identify practices that contribute to reducing carbon emissions

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

equipment: forklifts, loaders, tractors

documentation: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificates, import/export documents, packing lists, care and maintenance instructions

packaging materials: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing material for moisture and temperature regulation, moist mulch (compost, straw), dry mulch (plastic sheets)

covering materials: 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 Develops nursery crop production plan (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no no yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
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 industry standards, and to meet market demand

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

materials for field production: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, pest management products, wire baskets, burlap, tree stakes

production activities: propagating, transplanting, growing, harvesting, shipping, IPM, winterizing

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-18.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of nursery crop production planning, their characteristics and applications
  1. describe nursery crop production planning schedule and activities, and describe their characteristics and applications
E-18.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to develop nursery crop production plan
  1. identify growing facility capacities
  2. identify market demand
  3. determine desired saleable quantities
  4. determine quantities and materials for field production
  5. identify production activities
E-18.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

materials for field production: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, pest management products, wire baskets, burlap, tree stakes

production activities: propagating, transplanting, growing, harvesting, shipping, IPM, winterizing

E-18.02 Propagates field and container crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
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, divide plants and place in planting medium cuttings are taken, and plants are divided and placed in planting medium according to plant requirements
E-18.02.03P graft scion wood and buds to selected rootstocks and stems scion wood and buds are grafted to selected rootstocks and stems according to plant requirements
E-18.02.04P maintain propagated material propagated material is maintained until viable for transplanting, growing-on and harvesting to marketable size
E-18.02.05P label plants and complete propagation documents plants are labelled with propagation information and propagation documents are completed
E-18.02.06P prepare fields and beds fields and beds are prepared for nursery activities according to crop and site requirements
E-18.02.07P plant out field materials field materials are planted out according to crop requirements
E-18.02.08P direct-seed crops crops are direct-seeded using mechanical field seeding equipment according to crop requirements
E-18.02.09P select growing media for container-grown plant material growing media for container-grown plant material is selected according to crop requirements

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

underground storage organs: rhizomes, tubers, bulbs, corms, tuberous roots

propagation information: row marking, species, date

nursery activities: lining-out, pot-in-pot, seeding, irrigation

field materials: liners, whips, roots, bulbs, plugs

crops: nursery sod, herbaceous plants, woody plants

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-18.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures and methods used to propagate field and container crops
  1. identify field and container crop propagation methods and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. identify tools and equipment used to propagate field and container crops, and describe their procedures for use
  3. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to propagate field and container crops
  4. describe procedures to propagate field and container crops
  5. identify considerations used when selecting stock/parent plants for propagation purposes
  6. describe procedures used to maintain stock/parent plants
  7. describe procedures used to maintain post-propagated plants
E-18.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to propagate field and container crops
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations to propagate field and container crops
E-18.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

propagation methods: seeding, cutting, grafting, budding, layering, dividing/separating

E-18.03 Transplants field and container crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
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 task, 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 in locations crops are placed in locations 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 (include, but not limited to)

tools and equipment: mechanical transplanters, potting machines, shovels, tree spades, skid steers and their attachments, tractors

locations: cold frame, field, container yard, winter storage area

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-18.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of field and container crop transplantation, its characteristics and applications
  1. identify field and container crop transplantation and describe its characteristics and applications
E-18.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to transplant field and container crops
  1. identify tools and equipment used to transplant field and container crops and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to transplant field and container crops
  3. describe procedures to transplant field and container crops
  4. identify criteria for timing transplant process
  5. identify how environmental factors affect transplants
E-18.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to transplant field and container crops
  1. identify industry standards and regulations to transplant field and container crops
E-18.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

tools and equipment: mechanical transplanters, potting machines, shovels, tree spades, skid steers and their attachments, tractors

environmental factors: temperature, humidity, light levels, soil moisture, wind

E-18.04 Grows field and container crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
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 improve 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 (include, but not limited to)

crop data: fertilizer applications, treatments, temperatures, cropping schedules, inventory management, environmental

interventions: fertilizer, irrigation, pruning, root pruning, potting-on, mowing, staking, pest and disease control

methods: sampling; testing and analyzing water, soil and tissue

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-18.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to grow field and container crops
  1. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to grow field and container crops
  2. describe procedures to grow field and container crops
  3. identify water quality, accessibility and supply requirements
  4. identify and describe cultural requirements for plant growth
  5. describe characteristics of plant growth and health
  6. identify and describe environmental factors for field and container crops
  7. identify and describe pests and diseases
  8. identify and describe common interventions for maintaining field and container crops
  9. determine crop groupings based on plant requirements
  10. describe hardening-off process
E-18.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements for application of regulated pesticide products
  1. identify training and certification requirements for application of regulated pesticide products
E-18.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for growing field and container crops
  1. identify industry standards and regulations for growing field and container crops
E-18.04.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

environmental factors: excessive or insufficient light, fertilizer/nutrients, temperature, water, wind

interventions: fertilizer, irrigation, pruning, root pruning, potting-on, mowing, staking, pest and disease control

E-18.05 Harvests field and container crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
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 industry practices, plant requirements and CLS
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 CLS and plant requirements
E-18.05.06P grade plant material plant material is graded according to size, conditions and CLS
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 confirm the required number and to verify that they 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 grade, inventory and type grade, inventory and type are documented according to company policies

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

bare root plant material: perennials, vines, shrubs, trees

damage: desiccation, breakage, pests and disease, temperature extremes

root containment products: wire-baskets, burlap, grow bags, containers

labelling: species, grade

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-18.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to harvest field and container crops
  1. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to harvest field and container crops
  2. describe procedures to harvest field and container crops
  3. describe procedures to inspect plant material
E-18.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to harvest field and container crops
  1. identify industry standards and regulations to harvest field and container crops
E-18.05.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

procedures to harvest field and container crops: grading, sorting, labelling

E-18.06 Ships field and container crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
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 for shipping documentation for shipping is completed 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 according to CLS
E-18.06.06P secure loads loads are secured using covering materials according to CLS, plant requirements, environmental conditions and jurisdictional regulations

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

documentation: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificate, import/export documents, packing list, care and maintenance instructions

packaging materials: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing material for moisture and temperature regulation, moist mulch (compost, straw), dry mulch (plastic sheets)

equipment: forklifts, loaders, tractors

covering materials: tarps, security straps, netting, shade materials

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-18.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to ship field and container crops
  1. identify equipment used to load field and container crops for shipping, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to ship field and container crops
  3. describe procedures to ship field and container crops
  4. describe procedures for packing and loading field and container crops for transportation
  5. describe climate control requirements during transportation
  6. identify documentation required for shipping field and container crops and its function
  7. identify equipment used for loading field and container crops for shipping and their procedures for use
  8. identify packaging materials used for packing and protecting field and container crops for shipping
  9. identify covering materials used for protecting field and container crops during shipping
E-18.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to operate equipment
  1. identify training and certification requirements to operate equipment
E-18.06.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for shipping field and container crops
  1. identify regulations to operate equipment
  2. identify OHS regulations to ship field and container crops
E-18.06.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. identify practices that contribute to reducing carbon emissions

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

equipment: forklifts, loaders, tractors

documentation: labels, phytosanitary documents, legislative and regulatory documents, movement certificate, import/export documents, packing list, care and maintenance instructions

packaging materials: boxes, nursery carts, pallets, trays, packing material for moisture and temperature regulation, moist mulch (compost, straw), dry mulch (plastic sheets)

covering materials: tarps, security straps, netting, shade materials

E-18.07 Winterizes field and container crops (Not Common Core)

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV no no yes yes yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
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 reflectivity of 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 B&B and wire-basketed field crops B&B and wire-basketed field crops are heeled-in to prevent desiccation and frost damage to 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 (include, but not limited to)

protective coverings: white polyethylene, insulated tarps, organic mulches, thermal blankets, snow, anti-desiccants

spring maintenance activities: removing protective coverings, spacing out plants, pruning, culling plants, checking labels

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
E-18.07.01L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to winterize field and container crops
  1. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to winterize field and container crops
  2. describe procedures to winterize field and container crops
  3. identify field crops that require winter protection
  4. identify and describe spring maintenance activities
E-18.07.02L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements for application of regulated pesticide products
  1. identify training and certification requirements for application of regulated pesticide products
E-18.07.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

procedures to winterize field and container crops: installing snow fences, heeling in nursery stock, using shelter houses, applying animal repellents, reducing snow reflectivity, using protective coverings

spring maintenance activities: removing protective coverings, spacing out plants, pruning, culling plants, checking labels