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Plant horticultural crops

Plant horticultural crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT201
State Code
BAR44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant horticultural crops in the annual, vegetable and flower growing industries.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for crop planting operations
  • 1.1 Follow instructions about planting the crop
  • 1.2 Prepare machinery, equipment and tools for crop planting
  • 1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.4 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare the site and plant material for planting
  • 2.1 Prepare soil or growing media
  • 2.2 Implement crop protection
  • 2.3 Apply pre-planting treatments
  • 2.4 Store planting material where required
  • 2.5 Operate machinery, equipment and tools for soil preparation
3. Carry out planting operations
  • 3.1 Select planting material
  • 3.2 Store, handle and transport planting materials to the site
  • 3.3 Carry out planting
  • 3.4 Water plants in and apply post-planting treatments
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7176 AHCPHT201A Plant horticultural crops Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT36 AHCPHT215 Plant horticultural crops Unit of competency