Domain - Organic Horticulture
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Level 2
Apply knowledge of bees to maximise their value in organic horticulture
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10323 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the environmental requirements of a bee colony; explain why organic horticulture and bee keeping are compatible activities; explain the factors which influence bees in their collection of food; and use strategies to maximise the effectiveness of bees in organic horticulture.
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Demonstrate knowledge of organic growing in New Zealand
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Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 10321 have been replaced by unit standard 21039.
10327 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe key characteristics of organic growing and its products; describe significant national and international organisations in organic growing and explain the role of each; and describe career paths and training opportunities in organic horticulture.
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Level 3
Identify foundation principles of organic horticulture
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Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 10327 have been replaced by unit standard 21039.
10321 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the basic principles of an organic system; describe the historic development of organic horticulture; and describe the principles of a selected range of organic movements and methods.
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Describe the scope and application of standards applying to organic horticulture in New Zealand
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Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 21040.
10322 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the application of Demeter and BIO-GRO standards; describe the procedures for inspection and requirements for certification under Demeter and BIO-GRO standards; and describe the procedures and requirements for exporting organic certified products; for organic horticulture purposes.
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Demonstrate knowledge of principles of permaculture in natural and cultivated systems
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Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 21041.
10324 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the principles of permaculture in both natural and cultivated horticultural systems; outline procedures used to analyse a site for permaculture; and identify key factors in implementing the permaculture plan.
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Plan for the development of a polycultural system, and describe how the plan will be implemented
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Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 10326, unit standard 10331, and unit standard 10332 have been replaced by unit standard 21043.
10328 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: outline the features of polycultural systems and identify their benefits in an agro-ecosystem approach; identify and explain the criteria for planning a polyculture; and develop a polyculture plan for implementation.
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Apply organic weed management techniques
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Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 10329 have been replaced by unit standard 21044.
10330 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the principles of organic weed management; evaluate selected organic weed control methods; and select and apply the appropriate method or methods to manage weeds in a defined horticultural situation.
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Describe components of soil management in organic horticulture
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Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 10326, unit standard 10328 and unit standard 10332 have been replaced by unit standard 21043.
10331 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the role of soil components and explain the management requirements of each in organic horticulture; describe the principles of green manure and other crop use in management of organic matter in soils; explain the preparation and application of organic fertilisers and growth stimulants; and explain the principles of crop rotation and its effects on soil life.
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Apply accepted principles in composting
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Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 21045.
10333 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the principles of composting and the characteristics of suitable materials; make compost and optimise its development; and use compost effectively in horticulture.
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Plan, establish, and maintain natural shelter in organic horticulture
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10334 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the factors involved in establishing effective shelter; identify suitable shelter species and their characteristics; select species to meet a defined demand; and plant, maintain, and manage the development of the shelter.
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Level 4
Define the requirements of producing crops organically in a selected sector of horticulture
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Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 10328, unit standard 10331, and unit standard 10332 have been replaced by unit standard 21043.
10326 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: select a sector of horticulture, and identify the market requirements for organically grown products in that sector; select appropriate cultivars to meet identified requirements; determine growing requirements and plan for preparation and planting; and prepare a plan for all phases of crop production.
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Develop an integrated pest and disease management system for application in organic horticulture
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Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 10330 have been replaced by unit standard 21044.
10329 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the characteristics of a pesticide approach to pest and disease management; describe the characteristics of an organic approach to pest and disease management; describe a range of organic pest and disease management options; and plan an integrated disease and pest management system for organic horticultural application.
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Apply soil management techniques in organic horticulture
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Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 10326, unit standard 10328, and unit standard 10331 have been replaced by unit standard 21043.
10332 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: grow and incorporate a green manure crop into the soil; select and apply acceptable fertilisers to maintain a required nutrient cycle and balance; plan crop rotations and implement initial rotation sequence; and select and use cultivation techniques to achieve desired soil tilth.
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Produce and select seeds and vegetative material for organic horticulture
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Version 4
10335 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify principles and practices for growing plants from seed for organic horticulture; grow and save seed to meet defined objectives; provide plant material propagated by cuttings and division for use in organic horticulture; and comply with producer organisation, controlling agency and certifying agency requirements.
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Plan for the maintenance of organic certification fidelity in horticulture operations
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Version 4
10336 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: define the requirements of organic certification fidelity; identify aspects in horticulture operations where organic fidelity may be endangered; and establish procedures and safeguards to maintain certification fidelity for a defined organic horticulture site.
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