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Prepare growing media

Prepare growing media

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL301A
State Code
D7243
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of determining the requirements of a growing media for various plants and preparing and storing the media in accordance with the production specifications and defines the standard required to: confirm specifications of growing media; prepare growing media; store growing media.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm specifications of growing media
  • 1.1. Various media components are investigated for specific plant requirements.
  • 1.2. Components of a growing media are determined by plant requirements and accepted industry practice.
  • 1.3. Nutrient requirements are determined for growing period.
  • 1.4. Different sources of nutrients are investigated for their suitability.
  • 1.5. Growing media analysed for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to determine suitability for plants.
  • 1.6. Sterilisation methods of the growing media are determined.
2. Prepare and store growing media
  • 2.1. Growing media composition established.
  • 2.2. Work is undertaken according to OHS legislation and codes of practice requirements.
  • 2.3. Required equipment is maintained in a safe, clean and effective condition.
  • 2.4. Components are stored in a safe and hygienic manner and in a non-contaminated environment.
  • 2.5. Components are identified and weighed, mixed and incorporated into the growing media in accordance with production requirements.
  • 2.6. Waste is handled and disposed of safely in accordance with relevant legislation and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
  • 2.7. Work is undertaken according to OHS legislation and codes of practice requirements.
  • 2.8. Media is stored in safe and hygienic manner in accordance with enterprise standards.
  • 2.9. Records are kept in accordance with enterprise standards.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Ingredients may include:
those for growing media production and the range of plant requirements.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
confirm specifications of growing media
prepare growing media
store growing media.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3304 RTF3510A Design and prepare growing media Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP82 AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media Unit of competency