Unit of competency Outline

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Support horticultural production

Support horticultural production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT102
State Code
OCS15
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
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine horticultural production work under direct supervision and to support the horticultural production work of others.The unit applies to individuals who support horticultural production work while working alongside a supervisor, exercising limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production work
  • 1.1 Collect required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and supervisor instructions
  • 1.2 Check materials, tools and equipment required to carry out routine horticultural production work
  • 1.3 Fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to job requirements
  • 1.4 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials
  • 1.5 Report faulty or unsafe tools, equipment or PPE to supervisor
  • 1.6 Provide horticultural production work support according to work health and safety requirements and supervisor instruction
  • 1.7 Recognise and report workplace hazards to supervisor
2. Undertake horticultural production work as directed
  • 2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor, and seek clarification when necessary
  • 2.2 Interact with other staff and customers in a professional manner
  • 2.3 Follow workplace policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials
  • 2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
3. Clean up on completion of work
  • 3.1 Store materials and dispose of waste materials according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.3 Report work outcomes and malfunctions, faults, wear or damage of tools to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR70 AHCPHT101 Support horticultural production Unit of competency