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Establish horticultural crops

Establish horticultural crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT315
State Code
OCT60
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 establish horticultural crops by seed, seedlings or other vegetative means.The unit applies to individuals who establish horticultural crops under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare machinery and equipment for use
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements from work plan
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select required tools, equipment and machinery, and check for safe operation
  • 1.4 Attach and calibrate equipment, and check for correct operation
2. Prepare for horticultural crop establishment
  • 2.1 Monitor soil and weather conditions for optimal planting conditions
  • 2.2 Recognise and confirm soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures
  • 2.3 Confirm and prepare seeding or planting, and fertiliser, and pest and weed control requirements
3. Sow or plant the crop
  • 3.1 Undertake sowing or planting and fertiliser applications safely and according to work plan
  • 3.2 Coordinate pest and weed control treatment with sowing or planting and fertiliser applications
  • 3.3 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with establishing crop, and minimise impact
4. Complete sowing or planting operations
  • 4.1 Conduct machinery and equipment shut-down according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Perform routine machinery and equipment operational servicing and minor maintenance
  • 4.3 Identify and report tool, machinery and equipment malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean, store and secure tools, machinery and equipment
  • 4.5 Record and report crop establishment activities and machinery use records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ18 AHCPHT306 Establish horticultural crops Unit of competency