Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 7:02 AM AWST
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Manage mushroom substrate preparation
Manage mushroom substrate preparation
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT405A
AHCPHT405A
State Code
D7197
D7197
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
08/12/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers managing mushroom substrate preparation and defines the standard required to: monitor and manipulate all interactions between inputs, conditions and outputs for each stage of substrate process; record and analyse production data; establish and review farm procedures for mushroom substrate preparation; set and monitor productivity standards for mushroom substrate and rest of production cycle.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm status of system requirements for mushroom substrate preparation
- 1.1. Mushroom substrate preparation processes are overseen and managed to ensure that work is performed according to farm procedures, and that all equipment is operated according to manufacturer instructions and at a speed that maintains safe and continuous operation.
- 1.2. Details of quantities of substrate required and dates/times to be achieved for each process stage are determined and communicated to personnel involved in the various stages of substrate preparation.
- 1.3. Availability, quality, serviceability, and cleanliness of all rooms, work areas, machinery, equipment and materials required for mushroom substrate preparation are ascertained.
- 1.4. Staff duties and responsibilities are allocated.
- 1.5. Where problems with process are identified, remedial action is initiated as required and according to farm procedures.
- 1.6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and used by all personnel involved in mushroom substrate processing tasks.
- 1.7. Impact of mushroom substrate preparation processes on other enterprise activities is determined, personnel advised and adjustments to schedules and operations are made where required and according to farm procedures.
- 1.8. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and hazards associated with each task are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- 1.9. Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are determined, applied and managed as required.
- 1.10. All work of team is managed to ensure that it is performed according to farm procedures and in an environmentally aware and safe manner.
2. Confirm quality and consistency of Phase II outputs
- 2.1. Phase II process is managed to ensure it conforms to required production schedule and farm procedures.
- 2.2. Key factors and critical points are recorded.
- 2.3. Random representative samples of end product are taken in line with farm procedures and are dispatched to laboratory for analysis.
- 2.4. Test results are recorded in farm records, compared to farm standards and remedial action is taken if required.
3. Monitor and manipulate spawning and spawn run
- 3.1. Condition and quality of compost are assessed before spawning and, if required, remedial action is taken according to farm procedures.
- 3.2. Temperature readings are taken and recorded according to farm procedures and adjustments are made to thermostat if required.
- 3.3. Carbon dioxide content is measured, recorded and controlled according to farm procedures.
- 3.4. Spawn growth and appearance of mycelium are monitored during spawn run period.
- 3.5. Where supplement is to be added to substrate at spawning, product and its rate of application are selected and instructions are given to appropriate personnel.
- 3.6. Room hygiene and occurrence of pests and diseases are monitored and, if required, control measures are implemented according to farm procedures.
4. Manage clean-up procedure
- 4.1. Clean-up activities at the end of each process stage are managed to ensure they comply with farm procedures.
- 4.2. Cook-out or chemical disinfestations treatment is conducted as appropriate prior to removal of spent substrate.
- 4.3. Return of equipment and hand tools to storage area after cleaning, basic preventative maintenance and checking for future serviceability is monitored to ensure compliance with farm procedures.
- 4.4. Faults are reported to maintenance personnel for remedial action.
- 4.5. Inventory of all inputs is made to ensure availability of sufficient stock for future use.
- 4.6. Records are completed legibly and accurately according to farm procedures.
- 4.7. Feedback on performance is provided to personnel under supervision.
- 4.8. Own performance is assessed, feedback on performance sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Mushroom substrate may include:
the range of ingredients and processes required for Phase II compost preparation and a range of mushroom substrate components and products.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Mushroom substrate may include:
the range of ingredients and processes required for Phase II compost preparation and a range of mushroom substrate components and products.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
monitor and manipulate all interactions between inputs, conditions and outputs for each stage of substrate process
record and analyse production data
establish and review farm procedures for mushroom substrate preparation
set and monitor productivity standards for mushroom substrate and rest of production cycle.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
monitor and manipulate all interactions between inputs, conditions and outputs for each stage of substrate process
record and analyse production data
establish and review farm procedures for mushroom substrate preparation
set and monitor productivity standards for mushroom substrate and rest of production cycle.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT37 | AHCPHT405 | Manage mushroom substrate preparation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D502 | AHC40310 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |