Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the processes involved with control phase II of mushroom substrate processing and defines the standard required to: differentiate between Phase I substrate and substrate ready for spawning and describe desired parameters of each stage; monitor and manage Phase II process for at least eight crops; assess room or tunnel layout and determine most appropriate locations for taking substrate and air measurements; carry out effective troubleshooting during Phase II process. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to a manager on a mushroom farm. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
||
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Confirm the requirements for Phase II mushroom substrate preparation |
1.1. Phase II mushroom substrate process is monitored and managed to ensure that process is performed according to farm procedures and schedules, and that all equipment is operated safely and according to manufacturer instructions. 1.2. Checks are made to ensure all temperature probes are functioning correctly. 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and hazards associated with Phase II process are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks. 1.4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and used according to farm OHS procedures. 1.5. Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are determined, applied and monitored as required by farm procedures. 1.6. Condition and quality of compost are assessed before filling and any required remedial action is communicated according to farm procedures. |
2. Carry out Phase II process |
2.1. Placement of probes in air and substrate is monitored to ensure placement complies with required farm procedures. 2.2. The evenness of filling and amount filled are checked. 2.3. Room or tunnel is checked at completion of filling to ensure that doors are secure and vents and thermostats are set according to farm procedures. 2.4. Key factors and critical points are measured and recorded legibly and accurately according to farm procedures. 2.5. Equipment settings are adjusted as required and according to farm procedures to ensure optimum conditions for each Phase II sub-stage. 2.6. Random representative samples are taken for laboratory chemical testing. 2.7. Ammonia measurements are taken or ammonia levels assessed prior to cool down for spawning. 2.8. Feedback on performance is provided to personnel under supervision. 2.9. Own performance is assessed, feedback on performance sought and any required improvements are noted for future action. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
|
Required knowledge |
|
Evidence Guide
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:
|
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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
|
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
|
Mushroom substrate may include: |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Production horticulture |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
||
Competency field
Competency field |