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COC 1 - Perform nursery operations
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COC 1 - Perform nursery operations
Course: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS2022)
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Students shared 33 documents in this course
University: Mabini Colleges
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AFF 610301 PERFORM NURSERY OPERATIONS
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform
nursery operations for agricultural crops including establishing nursery shed,
preparation and handling of planting materials, preparation of growing media,
transplanting germinated seedlings and handling of nursery tools and
equipment.
1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment
1.1 Tools, farm implements and simple equipment are prepared
according work requirements.
1.2 Basic pre-operative checking of tools, farm implements and
equipment is performed in accordance with manufacturer’s manual and
GAP standard.
1.3 Tools with wear and corrosions are segregated and treated according
to maintenance plan and procedures.
2. Maintain nursery Facilities
2.1 Nursery sanitation is maintained according to GAP standard.
2.2 Repair and maintenance of nursery facilities are performed to
maximize their efficiency and effectiveness.
2.3 Preventive measures are applied for inclement weather.
2.4 Safety measures are practice according to OSHS.
3. Handle seeds/planting material
3.1 Planting materials are determined according to kinds and
varieties.
3.2 Quality seeds are selected according to prescribed characteristics.
3.3 Seed testing is conducted to determine the percentage
germination of the seedstock in accordance with the standard
procedures
3.4 Planting materials are treated following standard protocol.
3.5 Seed scarification is performed for germination purposes based
on type of crop.
4. Prepare growing Media
4.1 Growing media are prepared according to prescribed mixture and
crop requirement.
4.2 Growing media are placed in prescribed containers according to
crop requirements.
4.3 Containers are arranged and labelled according to varieties/species.
4.4 Seedbed is prepared based on crop species.
5. Conduct propagation activities
5.1 Nursery shed is set-up according to plant requirement
5.2 Quality seedlings are selected based on prescribed
characteristics.
