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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Care for ornamental seedlings 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119686  Care for ornamental seedlings 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Horticulture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • 'Prick out' seedlings when the required maturity has been achieved
  • Conduct all the cultural practices for the care of the seedlings
  • 'Grow on' seedlings in preparation for transplanting 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Demonstrate knowledge of communication and numeracy at Abet Level 3 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Maintain newly germinated seedlings. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: Gradual introduction of hardening off procedures including i.e.: reducing humidity, decreasing watering frequency, increasing light intensity, increasing temperature ranges, air movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of maintaining the correct level of humidity in the seedling environment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effect on root development, by decreasing the frequency of watering, is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The reasons for increasing the light intensity are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The process of increasing temperature ranges for acclimatization, is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Growing on of seedlings. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: Monitor environmental conditions, apply appropriate watering, fertilize at correct intervals, monitor growth, pricking out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The environmental test procedures are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The correct application of water to seedlings is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The need for regular fertilizing is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedures for the fertilizing of seedlings are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The stage of maturity, when 'pricking out' can be performed, is indicated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prick out seedlings. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: Growing medium, hole for roots, containers, handle seedling by leaves, firming media around roots. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The filling of a container with growing medium is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The hollowing out of a hole large enough to accommodate the roots of the plant is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The correct method of holding the plant when 'pricking out' is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The reasons for the firming of the growth medium after planting are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Grow on plants to transplanting maturity. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: Hardening off, watering depth and frequency, modify light intensity, weeding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons for 'hardening off' plants are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The hardening off procedures are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The reasons for altering the depth and frequency of watering are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An effective method of weeding plant containers is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Control pests in seedlings. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: Bacterial & fungal diseases, viral infections, insects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The symptoms of bacterial and fungal diseases in seedlings are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The signs of a viral infection are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The evidence of insect activity or damage to a plant is recognized. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established principles. Practical assessment activities will be used, which are appropriate to the contents in which qualifying learners are working. These activities will include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge be assessed. The specific outcomes must be assessed in its own right, through oral and practical evidence. It cannot be assessed by observation only.

    The specific outcomes and essential knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge, but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, then they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a learner is able to perform specific outcomes, but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as
    competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found, both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome and must be assessed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. Observation cannot be the only assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
  • Exploring education and career opportunities; and
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving: Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Prick out seedlings.
  • Control pests in seedlings. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork: Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community.
  • Specific outcome is embedded in the learning for this level of learner. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self organization and management: Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Growing on of seedlings.
  • Control pests in seedlings. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation: Collect, analyze, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Maintain newly germinated seedlings.
  • Growing on of seedlings.
  • Control pests in seedlings. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication: Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.
  • Specific outcome is embedded in the learning for this level of learner. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Science and Technology: Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Maintain newly germinated seedlings.
  • Growing on of seedlings.
  • Prick out seedlings.
  • Grow on plants to transplanting maturity.
  • Control pests in seedlings. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems: Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Refer to the following specific outcomes:
  • Maintain newly germinated seedlings.
  • Growing on of seedlings.
  • Prick out seedlings.
  • Control pests in seedlings. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors must:
  • Be accredited as an assessor by the relevant ETQA
  • Hold an assessor certificate according to the current requirements
  • Have experience or in depth knowledge of the horticultural industry, specifically as it relates to ornamental aspects 
    		•

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    The Learner
  • Is expected to perform the specific outcomes reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision
  • Should have access to work site procedures
  • Should demonstrate an application of ethics and values
  • Must apply basic principles of general safety and customer care
  • Should demonstrate an awareness of the expectations and obligations of basic employee/employer relations including industrial relations principles

    At this level the communication / reporting of issues arising in the workplace, is embedded in the specific outcomes and the related assessment criteria.

    It is understood that, due to the nature of the work environment and the skills level of the Learner, that the aspects of teamwork form an integral part of the necessary specific outcomes and related assessment criteria.

    The points included under the notes, should be included when the qualifying Learners are being assessed. 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49668   General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Agrioperations Hub Pty Ltd 
    2. Amaloba Horticultural Services 
    3. Asolwandle Services Pty Ltd 
    4. Asqhakaze (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    6. Blue Magnolia Trading 50 Cc 
    7. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
    8. Ecowise Landscape 
    9. Green Futures 
    10. Gugu Emihle 
    11. House of Elegance Trading 
    12. HYGRO TRAINING COLLEGE (Pty) LTD 
    13. Impact Plus Training Consultants 
    14. Kgopane Trading Enterprise 
    15. Kimbali Holdings 
    16. Kings Way Garden Services Pty Ltd 
    17. LAS 74 Trading 
    18. Lina and Arenes Catering 
    19. Madzivhandila Agricultural College 
    20. Maishamalema Development Training 
    21. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    22. Medu Skills Consultants 
    23. Mloslo Farming and Landscaping pty ltd 
    24. Ngwato Wa Mphela Agriculture Training Services 
    25. Nkangala Public FET College - Central Office 
    26. Nophelo Training Centre 
    27. Ntandoyenkosi Consulting and trading 
    28. Progressive Environmental Projects 
    29. Qhakazani Skills Development and Projects 
    30. Radiragatsa Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    31. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    32. Selula Ulwazi Pty Ltd 
    33. Seza Bantu Rural Agricultural Projects 
    34. Sivukangomusa Landscaping and Agriculture Primary Co-Operative Limited 
    35. Sobethu Skills and Development 
    36. Voyano Project Management 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.