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Regulate crops

Regulate crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT305A
State Code
D7188
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of regulating crops and defines the standard required to: interpret requirements for pruning or thinning according to the crop regulation program; select, use and maintain a range of plant thinning or pruning tools; record and report signs of diseases and pests; select and prepare chemicals; remove waste material and dispose of it according to environmental and disease management procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify crop regulation requirements
  • 1.1. Plants that require crop regulation are identified according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.2. The purpose and methods of crop regulation are determined according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.3. Services are located using site plans and in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 1.4. Access to the site is determined in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
2. Prepare for crop regulation
  • 2.1. Crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.2. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.3. Chemicals to be used for crop regulation are selected and prepared according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.4. Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
3. Undertake crop regulation
  • 3.1. Safety equipment is erected around the crop regulation site during and between work periods.
  • 3.2. The plant material to be thinned or pruned is identified according to the crop regulation program.
  • 3.3. The crop regulation program is undertaken according to enterprise work procedures and OHS requirements.
  • 3.4. Crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery are operated safely and effectively.
  • 3.5. Signs of diseases and pests are recorded and reported to the supervisor.
4. Complete crop regulation
  • 4.1. Waste material removed from the site is disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.2. Correct manual handling techniques are used when lifting or moving heavy loads.
  • 4.3. Crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.4. A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
  • 4.5. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Crop regulation methods may include:
removal of flowers or crops using hands, sticks, shakers and thinning sprays
pruning methods such as winter or summer pruning
minimal 'hand clean up' pruning and after machine pruning.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
interpret requirements for pruning or thinning and work to instructions
use and maintain a range of plant thinning or pruning tools
report signs of diseases and pests
apply chemicals under supervision
remove waste material and dispose of it according to environmental and disease management procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3648 RTE2018A Regulate crops Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS03 AHCPHT305 Regulate crops Unit of competency