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Perform manual pollination of crops

Perform manual pollination of crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT212
State Code
OBJ62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually pollinate crops including preparing for pollination, pollination of crop and completion of pollination activities.The unit applies to individuals who manually pollinate crops under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to pollinate crop
  • 1.1 Confirm with supervisor crop to be pollinated
  • 1.2 Select appropriate tools and equipment for crop to be pollinated
  • 1.3 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with manual pollination and minimise impact
  • 1.4 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task and workplace safety requirements
2. Pollinate crop
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate starting point for pollination activity
  • 2.2 Position tools and equipment correctly at commencement and during pollination activity
  • 2.3 Use manual pollination techniques appropriate to crop
3. Complete pollination activities
  • 3.1 Clean and return tools and equipment to required location
  • 3.2 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures3.3 Record pollination activity according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Report pollination activities to supervisor
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