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Carry out canopy maintenance

Carry out canopy maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT202
State Code
BAO02
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out maintenance and pruning on crop canopies.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 canopy maintenance activities
  • 1.1 Confirm instructions for canopy maintenance
  • 1.2 Prepare tools and equipment for use
  • 1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.4 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Carry out basic canopy maintenance
  • 2.1 Identify and remove unwanted growth
  • 2.2 Pull pruned material out of the canopy
  • 2.3 Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy
  • 2.4 Shape, support or position canopy
  • 2.5 Use control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage
  • 2.6 Operate and maintain equipment
3. Complete canopy maintenance activities
  • 3.1 Clean, sharpen and store tools and equipment
  • 3.2 Dispose of pruned material
  • 3.3 Identify and report problems and anomalies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7177 AHCPHT202A Carry out canopy maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT25 AHCPHT216 Carry out canopy maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BCW5 AHC20316 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification