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Manage plant cultural practices

Manage plant cultural practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD501
State Code
BAQ30
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a plant cultural program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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. Define the plant cultural requirements of the site
  • 1.1 Survey and record the range of plant life areas and plant species
  • 1.2 Determine, acquire and maintain materials, equipment and labour required for implementation and maintenance
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement appropriate controls
  • 1.4 Assess staff capability and skills and knowledge against implementation and maintenance requirements
  • 1.5 Implement staff training and development as required to bridge gaps
2. Develop a plant cultural program for the site
  • 2.1 Determine plant cultural practices over the duration of a documented planning period
  • 2.2 Sample, prepare and test soil types and growing media through field tests by staff and laboratory tests by specialist services
  • 2.3 Allocate resources and develop appropriate budgets for the implementation period
  • 2.4 Source and contract required specialist cultural practice services
  • 2.5 Develop a schedule of operations for the implementation period
  • 2.6 Allow for environmental and cultural contingencies in the site program
3. Manage the implementation of the program
  • 3.1 Implement routine and contracted services
  • 3.2 Interpret test results and appropriately ameliorate soils and growing media
  • 3.3 Allocate and supervise staff and appraise for performance
  • 3.4 Confirm that materials and equipment are used according to work health and safety requirements and documented safe operating procedures
  • 3.5 Log progress reports detailing the on-going results of the plant cultural program
4. Monitor, review and document the program
  • 4.1 Itemise daily workplace records, weekly or monthly expenses, and other information relevant to the plant cultural program in registers or diaries
  • 4.2 Evaluate costs and expenditure against budgets and document in a report
  • 4.3 Monitor, and evaluate routine and contracted services and record performance audits
  • 4.4 Compare the plant cultural program to previous programs and make appropriate adjustments
  • 4.5 Document results in a report covering all items of recorded information in the program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7117 AHCPGD501A Manage plant cultural practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU79 AHCPGD507 Manage plant cultural practices Unit of competency