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Diagnose plant health problems

Diagnose plant health problems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM507
State Code
OCS93
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
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, monitor, diagnose and remedy plant health problems and evaluate a control plan.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to diagnose plant health problems, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine factors that influence plant health
  • 1.1 Identify the plant species to the lowest taxonomic level, and state its region of origin
  • 1.2 Determine plant seasonal growth stages
  • 1.3 Record daily cultural practices used on each horticultural species
  • 1.4 Determine the growing environment characteristics that affect the growth of a specific plant species
  • 1.5 Identify environmental and cultural factors that predispose plants to attack by pests and diseases
  • 1.6 Record climatic data and environmental growing conditions
  • 1.7 Record the presence or numbers of beneficial organisms
2. Monitor and diagnose plant health problems
  • 2.1 Identify the symptoms and signs of plant health problems using accepted nomenclature
  • 2.2 Assess the severity and extent of the problem in a plant species
  • 2.3 Compare observations with published data, historical records and own experience
  • 2.4 Determine possible causes of the plant health problem
  • 2.5 Consult with specialist services in severe, complex or rapid onset cases
  • 2.6 Sample plant or soil specimens, and dispatch for specialist diagnosis or laboratory testing where required
  • 2.7 Record and document plant disorders and problems in a report
3. Remedy plant health problems
  • 3.1 Formulate and document a weed, pest and disease control plan according to workplace integrated pest management (IPM) strategy and production plan requirements
  • 3.2 Identify a range of modifications to growing conditions for a specific situation or plant species to rectify plant health problems
  • 3.3 Identify, cost and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for work activities, and analyse benefits
  • 3.4 Identify hazards and assess risks associated with work activities, and implement control measures according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.5 Identify and minimise environmental impacts of weed, pest and disease control plan according to environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
4. Evaluate control plan
  • 4.1 Monitor plants during treatment
  • 4.2 Record and analyse monitoring data
  • 4.3 Compare observations and data to expected results
  • 4.4 Recommend control plan modifications to client or management
  • 4.5 Document and present control plan report to client or management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN68 AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems Unit of competency