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Establish horticultural crops

Establish horticultural crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT306
State Code
BAQ18
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish horticultural crops by seed, seedlings or other vegetative means.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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. Prepare machinery and equipment for use
  • 1.1 Select and prepare machinery and equipment and confirm against the work plan
  • 1.2 Attach and calibrate equipment for operation
  • 1.3 Identify workplace hazards, assess and control risks
2. Prepare for horticultural crop establishment
  • 2.1 Monitor soil and weather conditions for optimal seeding conditions
  • 2.2 Recognise and confirm soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures
  • 2.3 Confirm and prepare seeding/planting, fertiliser, and pest and weed control requirements
3. Sow/plant the crop
  • 3.1 Undertake seeding/planting and fertiliser applications out
  • 3.2 Coordinate pest and weed control treatment with seeding/planting and fertiliser applications
4. Complete seeding/planting operations
  • 4.1 Maintain seeding/planting, machinery and equipment operation records
  • 4.2 Report machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance
  • 4.3 Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7189 AHCPHT306A Establish horticultural crops Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT60 AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops Unit of competency