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Establish and monitor hydroponic crops

Establish and monitor hydroponic crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHYD401
State Code
OBK02
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish hydroponic crop nutrient requirements, supervise crop planting activities and monitor nutrient concentrations of hydroponic crops.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge in the establishment and monitoring of hydroponic crops and have the responsibility for the output of others. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish hydroponic crop nutrient requirements
  • 1.1 Determine nutrient solution technique according to crop type and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Determine growing substrate according to crop type and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify nutrient solution according to crop type and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Document nutrient solution technique, growing substrate and nutrient solution according to workplace procedures
2. Supervise crop planting activities
  • 2.1 Brief planting staff on crop planting requirements
  • 2.2 Monitor staff activities against planting requirements
  • 2.3 Conduct plant health and quality inspection according to industry standards
  • 2.4 Identify a suitable irrigation strategy according to industry standards
  • 2.5 Check adherence to health and safety in the workplace, environmental and biosecurity practices according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Document and record planting activites
3. Monitor nutrient concentrations
  • 3.1 Test nutrient solutions using standard industry testing methods
  • 3.2 Analyse nutrient solution test results for plant health purposes
  • 3.3 Adjust nutrient solution to achieve required concentration
  • 3.4 Document solution adjustments according to industry specifications
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