Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out canopy maintenance
Carry out canopy maintenance
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT202A
AHCPHT202A
State Code
D7177
D7177
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of carrying out canopy maintenance and defines the standard required to: use, store and maintain tools safely and in line with plant hygiene requirements; remove unwanted growth and treat cuts if required; shape, support or position the canopy according to enterprise requirements; dispose of cuttings according to quarantine and environmental procedures; report problems or signs of disease to supervisor.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for canopy maintenance activities
- 1.1. Instructions for canopy maintenance are obtained from and confirmed with the supervisor.
- 1.2. Tools and equipment are collected and prepared for use.
- 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
2. Carry out basic canopy maintenance
- 2.1. Unwanted growth is identified and removed according to supervisor's instructions.
- 2.2. Pruned material is pulled out of the canopy according to supervisors instructions.
- 2.3. Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy.
- 2.4. Canopy is shaped, supported or positioned according to instructions.
- 2.5. Control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage are applied according to supervisor's instructions.
- 2.6. Equipment is operated and maintained according to work instructions and enterprise OHS procedures.
3. Complete canopy maintenance activities
- 3.1. Tools and equipment are cleaned, sharpened and stored according to enterprise housekeeping, hygiene and site quarantine procedures.
- 3.2. Pruned material is disposed of according to enterprise environmental procedures.
- 3.3. Problems and anomalies are identified and reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Maintenance may include:
unwanted non-fruiting wood such as suckers and water shoots
damaged limbs or those that have died back
congested shoots
excessive fruit, flowers, or leaves.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Maintenance may include:
unwanted non-fruiting wood such as suckers and water shoots
damaged limbs or those that have died back
congested shoots
excessive fruit, flowers, or leaves.
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:
use, store and maintain tools safely and in line with plant hygiene requirements
remove unwanted growth and treat cuts if required
shape, support or position the canopy according to enterprise requirements
dispose of cuttings according to quarantine and environmental procedures
report problems or signs of disease to supervisor.
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:
use, store and maintain tools safely and in line with plant hygiene requirements
remove unwanted growth and treat cuts if required
shape, support or position the canopy according to enterprise requirements
dispose of cuttings according to quarantine and environmental procedures
report problems or signs of disease to supervisor.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3420 | RTE2006A | Carry out canopy maintenance | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO02 | AHCPHT202 | Carry out canopy maintenance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D453 | AHC20310 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |