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Water mushroom crops

Water mushroom crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT208
State Code
BAR89
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to water in mushroom crops.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use watering equipment
  • 1.1 Assemble and connect watering equipment components to water supply
  • 1.2 Add chemicals to water
  • 1.3 Read and record water meter for the area to be watered
  • 1.4 Identify rooms and required watering pattern that require watering
2. Operate watering equipment
  • 2.1 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
  • 2.2 Check and adjust water pressure to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved
  • 2.3 Provide and distribute evenly water in the correct quantity and pressure
  • 2.4 Report and fix faults or variations
3. Finalise watering operations
  • 3.1 Read and water meter and record amount of water used
  • 3.2 Disconnect watering equipment and return to storage area
  • 3.3 Check watering equipment
  • 3.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7183 AHCPHT208A Water mushroom crops Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS81 AHCPHT221 Water mushroom crops Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW5 AHC20316 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification