Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:49 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Perform mushroom substrate process tasks

Perform mushroom substrate process tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT207
State Code
BAP00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare mushroom substrate either in a general mushroom farming enterprise or in a specialist substrate preparation enterprise. 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 each process stage
  • 1.1 Confirm work requirements with supervisor
  • 1.2 Check and prepare tools, machinery and equipment
  • 1.3 Report and fix faults or variations from required settings
  • 1.4 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
2. Fill units with mushroom substrate
  • 2.1 Operate filling equipment at a speed that maintains continuous operation
  • 2.2 Fill units with mushroom substrate
3. Assist with spawning processes
  • 3.1 Inspect and report any abnormalities found in spawn
  • 3.2 Mix spawn into mushroom substrate
  • 3.3 Check spawn usage rate and report any observed variation
  • 3.4 Apply and mix supplement if required
  • 3.5 Install spawned mushroom substrate in spawn run rooms
  • 3.6 Take samples of mushroom substrate
  • 3.7 Check mushroom substrate for presence of pests and take remedial action if required
4. Prepare and apply casing mixture
  • 4.1 Assemble and check required quantities of pesticides, peat, limestone and additives for casing
  • 4.2 Blend casing ingredients according to farm procedures
  • 4.3 Take samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added
  • 4.4 Apply and mix supplement if required
  • 4.5 Check casing depth, structure and consistency and report any variation
5. Finalise mushroom substrate processes
  • 5.1 Clean, check and return equipment and tools
  • 5.2 Clean up at the end of each process stage
  • 5.3 Complete records legibly and accurately
  • 5.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7182 AHCPHT207A Perform mushroom substrate process tasks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT73 AHCPHT220 Perform mushroom substrate process tasks Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW5 AHC20316 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification