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Supervise mushroom substrate preparation

Supervise mushroom substrate preparation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT309
State Code
BAN97
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise the achievement of farm quality standards and processes associated with mushroom substrate preparation (Phase II), either in a general mushroom farming enterprise or in a specialist substrate preparation enterprise.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. Confirm requirements for mushroom substrate preparation
  • 1.1 Inform details of quantities of substrate and dates/times to be achieved for each stage of the process with personnel
  • 1.2 Determine availability, quality, serviceability and cleanliness of resources required for mushroom substrate preparation
  • 1.3 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
2. Monitor mushroom substrate preparation process
  • 2.1 Monitor mushroom substrate preparation processes
  • 2.2 Take samples of materials and/or outputs
  • 2.3 Monitor and position probes to ensure that they provide representative readings
  • 2.4 Record production information required for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
  • 2.5 Report faults or variations from required settings or farm quality standards
  • 2.6 Monitor compost, rooms and work areas for the presence of pests and take remedial action
3. Finalise mushroom substrate preparation process
  • 3.1 Monitor clean-up activities at end of each process stage
  • 3.2 Clean and check equipment and hand tools
  • 3.3 Carry out preventative maintenance according and report any faults
  • 3.4 Complete records legibly and accurately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7192 AHCPHT309A Supervise mushroom substrate preparation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT61 AHCPHT316 Supervise mushroom substrate preparation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB4 AHC30616 Certificate III in Production Horticulture Qualification