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Unit of competency details

AHCPCM507 - Diagnose plant health problems (Release 1)

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Supersedes AHCPCM501 - Diagnose plant health problemsMinor changes to application. Major changes to performance criteria. Foundation skills added. Assessment requirements updated 23/Dec/2020

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1 1 (this release) 24/Dec/2020

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AHC50422 - Diploma of Horticulture ManagementDiploma of Horticulture ManagementCurrent1 
AHC50324 - Diploma of Production HorticultureDiploma of Production HorticultureCurrent1 
AHC40620 - Certificate IV in Nursery OperationsCertificate IV in Nursery OperationsSuperseded1 
AHC42320 - Certificate IV in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and ProductionCertificate IV in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and ProductionSuperseded1 
AHC50820 - Diploma of Nursery ManagementDiploma of Nursery ManagementCurrent1-2 
AHC42324 - Certificate IV in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and ProductionCertificate IV in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and ProductionCurrent1 
AHC40224 - Certificate IV in Protected HorticultureCertificate IV in Protected HorticultureCurrent1 
AHC51024 - Diploma of Sports Turf ManagementDiploma of Sports Turf ManagementCurrent1 
AHC51524 - Diploma of ViticultureDiploma of ViticultureCurrent1 
AHC50416 - Diploma of HorticultureDiploma of HorticultureSuperseded4-5 
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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  09/Feb/2021 
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Modification History

Release

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Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, monitor, diagnose and remedy plant health problems and evaluate a control plan.

The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to diagnose plant health problems, 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 is 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Plant Culture and Management (PCM)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine factors that influence plant health

1.1 Identify the plant species to the lowest taxonomic level, and state its region of origin

1.2 Determine plant seasonal growth stages

1.3 Record daily cultural practices used on each horticultural species

1.4 Determine the growing environment characteristics that affect the growth of a specific plant species

1.5 Identify environmental and cultural factors that predispose plants to attack by pests and diseases

1.6 Record climatic data and environmental growing conditions

1.7 Record the presence or numbers of beneficial organisms

2. Monitor and diagnose plant health problems

2.1 Identify the symptoms and signs of plant health problems using accepted nomenclature

2.2 Assess the severity and extent of the problem in a plant species

2.3 Compare observations with published data, historical records and own experience

2.4 Determine possible causes of the plant health problem

2.5 Consult with specialist services in severe, complex or rapid onset cases

2.6 Sample plant or soil specimens, and dispatch for specialist diagnosis or laboratory testing where required

2.7 Record and document plant disorders and problems in a report

3. Remedy plant health problems

3.1 Formulate and document a weed, pest and disease control plan according to workplace integrated pest management (IPM) strategy and production plan requirements

3.2 Identify a range of modifications to growing conditions for a specific situation or plant species to rectify plant health problems

3.3 Identify, cost and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for work activities, and analyse benefits

3.4 Identify hazards and assess risks associated with work activities, and implement control measures according to workplace health and safety procedures

3.5 Identify and minimise environmental impacts of weed, pest and disease control plan according to environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures

4. Evaluate control plan

4.1 Monitor plants during treatment

4.2 Record and analyse monitoring data

4.3 Compare observations and data to expected results

4.4 Recommend control plan modifications to client or management

4.5 Document and present control plan report to client or management

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Description

Reading
  • Identify and interpret textual information regarding plant growing requirements, cultural practices and factors, signs of health problems, and weed, pest and disease control

Oral communication
  • Initiate discussions with specialist services, clients or management, using clear language to communicate severe, complex or rapid onset cases, recommend control plan modifications, and present control plan report

Numeracy
  • Access and analyse climatic data, published data and historical records for input into plant disorders and problems report and weed, pest and disease control plan
  • Calculate and analyse resources, tools, equipment and machinery costs

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems

AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems

Minor changes to application

Major changes to performance criteria

Foundation skills added

Assessment requirements updated

Not equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has diagnosed plant health problems on at least two occasions, and has:

  • researched information about plant health problems, their diagnosis and remedial treatments
  • differentiated between pest, disease and nutrient associated symptoms
  • identified signs and symptoms of plant health problems
  • assessed the severity, extent and speed of onset of health problems in a specific situation
  • determined possible causes of the problem
  • liaised with specialist services, clients and management
  • formulated and documented a weed, pest and disease control plan
  • applied relevant workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
  • implemented a control plan to remedy the diagnosed health problems
  • evaluated a control plan and recommended modifications.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • principles and practices of plant health, including:
  • chemical use, toxicity and compatibility with target plants, growth media and environmental characteristics of the horticultural region
  • chemical, cultural and biological control methods
  • evaluation procedures, including cost and benefit analysis, for plant and growth media treatments in relation to plant health, workplace budget and performance targets
  • plant anatomy, morphology, physiology, histology, pathology, taxonomy and nomenclature
  • plant nutrition issues associated with the growth media used and the horticultural region for specific plant species
  • sustainable horticultural practices relevant to the workplace or horticultural region
  • taxonomic descriptions, horticultural function, cultural and growth requirements, and target growth and performance characteristics of specific horticultural plants for the achievement of workplace production and business plans
  • weeds, pests and disease detection methods, taxonomic identification, lifecycle stages and characteristic symptoms for the specific horticultural plants of the workplace
  • workplace and industry record-keeping and reporting procedures and requirements
  • workplace integrated pest management (IPM) strategy and production plan requirements
  • workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures relevant to diagnosing plant health problems.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • published data and historical records relevant to diagnosing plant health problems
  • workplace IPM strategy and production plan requirements
  • specifications:
  • workplace health and safety and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures relevant to diagnosing plant health problems
  • workplace and industry record-keeping and reporting procedures and requirements
  • relationships:
  • specialist services, clients or management
  • timeframes:
  • according to job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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