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Plant horticultural crops

Plant horticultural crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT215
State Code
OCT36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant horticultural crops in the annual, vegetable and flower growing industries, including preparing for crop planting, preparing site and plant material for planting and completing planting operations.The unit applies to individuals who plant horticultural crops under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for crop planting operations
  • 1.1 Confirm crop planting activities and instructions with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate for crop planting
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, and report to supervisor
  • 1.4 Select and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.5 Fit and use PPE applicable to the task being undertaken
2. Prepare the site and plant material for planting
  • 2.1 Prepare soil or growing media according to instructions
  • 2.2 Carry out crop protection measures according to instructions
  • 2.3 Apply pre-planting treatments according to instructions where required
  • 2.4 Store planting material to required location
3. Carry out planting operations
  • 3.1 Operate soil preparation tools, equipment and machinery where required according to instructions and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Locate planting material according to instructions
  • 3.3 Store, handle and transport planting materials to the site
  • 3.4 Plant crop according to instructions
  • 3.5 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with planting crops, and minimise impact
4. Complete planting operations
  • 4.1 Water plants in and apply post-planting treatments
  • 4.2 Clean and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location
  • 4.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Record and report planting operations according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR44 AHCPHT201 Plant horticultural crops Unit of competency