Major Work Activity E – Works in production of plant material (NOT COMMON CORE)

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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	no	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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

	Knowledge
	Learning Outcomes	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	no	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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 *floor 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
	Learning Outcomes	Learning Objectives
E-16.01.01L	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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
	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

climate control systems are heating, ventilation and cooling systems

E-16.04 Operates irrigation and fertigation systems (Not Common Core)

Essential Skills

Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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 systems	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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	no	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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 saleable quantities

Range of Variables

materials for production include: soil mixes, containers, trays, fertilizers, growth hormones, pest management products

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

	Knowledge
	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)

Essential Skills

Thinking, Continuous Learning, Document Use

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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 include: hand seeding, mechanical seeding

vegetative propagation includes: cutting, grafting and budding, layering, division, separation, micro-propagation

	Knowledge
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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
	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)

Essential Skills

Thinking, Continuous Learning, Document Use

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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
	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

E-17.05 Harvests greenhouse crops (Not Common Core)

Essential Skills

Continuous Learning, Thinking, Document Use

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	Performance Criteria	Evidence of Attainment
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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

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

equipment includes: 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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	no	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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 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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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 plants

	Knowledge
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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
	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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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
	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 *equipment* used for loading nursery crops for shipping and their procedures for use
		identify *packaging* *materials* 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

NL	NS	PE	NB	QC	ON	MB	SK	AB	BC	NT	YT	NU
yes	yes	no	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no	NV	NV	NV

	Skills
	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
	Learning Outcomes	Learning Objectives
E-18.07.01L	demonstrate knowledge of *winterizing procedures* for field and container crops	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

Date modified:: 2018-01-18