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Implement a crop regulation program

Implement a crop regulation program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT312
State Code
OCT65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a crop regulation program, including preparing the program and communicating, monitoring and undertaking crop regulation, and completing crop regulation activities.The unit applies to individuals who implement a crop regulation program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the crop regulation program
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm with supervisor the crop to be regulated and operational requirements of the program
  • 1.2 Select, tools, equipment and machinery appropriate for the crop to be regulated, and check for safe operation
  • 1.3 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with regulating crop, and minimise impact
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to the task and workplace safety requirements
  • 1.5 Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery
2. Communicate and monitor crop regulation activities
  • 2.1 Inform work teams and contractors of the operational requirements of the regulation program and strategy
  • 2.2 Communicate daily work tasks to work teams and contractors
  • 2.3 Monitor crop regulation tasks and undertake remedial action where necessary to achieve program objectives
3. Undertake crop regulation
  • 3.1 Evaluate crop growth and identify plant material to be thinned or pruned
  • 3.2 Regulate crop using techniques appropriate to crop requirements
  • 3.3 Operate crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery safely
  • 3.4 Record and report signs of diseases and pests according to workplace procedures
4. Complete crop regulation activities
  • 4.1 Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace and biosecurity requirements
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location
  • 4.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Record and report crop regulation activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBB19 AHCPHT301 Carry out a crop regulation program Unit of competency
BAS03 AHCPHT305 Regulate crops Unit of competency