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Develop a horticultural production plan

Develop a horticultural production plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT511
State Code
OCT43
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
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a production plan, including carrying out planning activities, determining horticultural production requirements, scheduling production activities, planning monitoring of the production plan, and documenting the production plan and specifications for a horticultural workplace.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the development of a horticultural production plan, 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 must be 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. Carry out planning activities
  • 1.1 Determine client preferences and requirements for the production plan, and confirm according to workplace marketing strategy and business plans
  • 1.2 Assess the production site for growing environment factors, services and site modifications
  • 1.3 Conduct research into the growing requirements of plant species and cultivars, and restrictions that may affect the production plan
  • 1.4 Identify sustainable land use issues that may affect planned production
  • 1.5 Set production targets that are consistent with the marketing strategy and business plan
  • 1.6 Determine production requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of the product
  • 1.7 Develop a draft plan that reflects client preferences and requirements
2. Determine the requirements of horticultural production
  • 2.1 Identify plant species that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the plan
  • 2.2 Calculate, cost and confirm availability and quantity required with the supplier
  • 2.3 Select plant establishment procedures consistent with the agreed preliminary plan
  • 2.4 Ensure design of the site includes irrigation and drainage systems, and takes into account the growing requirements of plants and sustainable land use practices
  • 2.5 Document cultural management practices to achieve optimal growth environment from planting to harvest
  • 2.6 Determine harvesting dates to meet market specifications and deadlines
  • 2.7 Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for production and site establishment
3. Schedule production activities
  • 3.1 Outline staged implementation and development of the crop production activities, including providing for future works access
  • 3.2 Determine and document timelines for crop production activities, taking into account any other planning requirements
  • 3.3 Plan and schedule marketing according to the production schedule and marketing strategy
4. Plan monitoring of the production plan
  • 4.1 Determine production activities to be monitored, the format for recording factors, frequency of monitoring and the thresholds for remedial action
  • 4.2 Document required remedial or contingency plan for implementation by staff
  • 4.3 Review on a regular basis the effectiveness of the monitoring system
  • 4.4 Compare the production program with feedback and projections from clients
  • 4.5 Implement remedial action or contingency plan where crop production falls outside client projections
5. Prepare and document the production plan and specifications
  • 5.1 Prepare detailed plans, specifications and quotations based on horticultural conventions and the requirements of production
  • 5.2 Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for crop production
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT70 AHCPHT502 Develop a horticultural production plan Unit of competency