Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan a growing-on program and monitor the implementation of the program.
It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Nursery (NSY)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Identify issues affecting the growing-on program |
1.1 Determine production requirements in consultation with management 1.2 Identify factors that could limit the production of nursery plants 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 1.4 Consider the environmental implications of a growing-on program 1.5 Incorporate sustainable practices into the growing-on plan |
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2. Develop the growing-on plan |
2.1 Identify activities involved in the growing-on program 2.2 Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs 2.3 Select environmental parameters and alter to meet plant needs and production plans 2.4 Determine growing media requirements, taking into account the needs of the plant and production plans 2.5 Determine planting dimensions and layout after consulting production plans 2.6 Identify treatments required for the growing-on program 2.7 Identify hygiene requirements for the growing-on program |
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3. Document the growing-on plan |
3.1 Document the growing-on plan, including all information identified in the development stage 3.2 Document a budget supporting the plan and request approval by management 3.3 Organise a schedule of activities 3.4 Communicate the growing-on plan and schedule of activities to staff |
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4. Oversee and monitor the growing-on program |
4.1 Monitor the health of the plants to ensure they are at optimum growth 4.2 Modify treatments as required to maintain optimum growth 4.3 Confirm plants are ready for dispatch meet customer specifications |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCNSY401A Plan a growing-on program.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
