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Develop a horticultural production plan

Develop a horticultural production plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT502
State Code
BAT70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a production plan for a horticultural enterprise.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out planning activities
  • 1.1 Ensure client preferences and requirements are understood and confirmed according to enterprise marketing and business plans
  • 1.2 Assess the production site for growing factors, services and site modifications
  • 1.3 Research the growing requirements of plant species and cultivars and restrictions that may affect the production plan
  • 1.4 Identify sustainable land use issues that may affect planned production
  • 1.5 Set production targets that are consistent with the marketing strategy and business plan
  • 1.6 Determine production requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of the product
  • 1.7 Develop a plan that reflects client preferences and requirements
2. Determine the requirements of horticultural production
  • 2.1 Identify plant species that are consistent with the plan and the calculate, cost and confirm availability with the supplier
  • 2.2 Select plant establishment procedures consistent with the agreed plan
  • 2.3 Ensure design of the site includes irrigation and drainage systems, and takes into account the growing requirements of plants and sustainable land use practices
  • 2.4 Provide cultural management of the growing environment from planting to harvest
  • 2.5 Determine harvesting dates to meet market deadlines
  • 2.6 Identify resources required for the establishment of the site
3. Schedule production activities
  • 3.1 Outline staged implementation and development with future works access provided for
  • 3.2 Determine timelines, taking into account any other planning requirements
  • 3.3 Plan marketing and schedule according to the production schedule and marketing strategy
4. Plan monitoring of the production plan
  • 4.1 Determine production activities to be monitored, the format for recording factors, frequency of monitoring and the thresholds for remedial action
  • 4.2 Document required remedial for implementation by staff
  • 4.3 Review on a regular basis the effectiveness of the monitoring system
  • 4.4 Compare the production program with feedback and projections from clients
5. Prepare and document the production plan and specification
  • 5.1 Prepare detailed plan, specifications and quotation based on horticultural conventions and the requirements of production
  • 5.2 Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for production
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7200 AHCPHT502A Develop a horticultural production plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT43 AHCPHT511 Develop a horticultural production plan Unit of competency