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Perform plant blocking on

Perform plant blocking on

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT213
State Code
OBJ60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to block on plants including prepararing and completing blocking on activities.The unit applies to individuals who block on plants under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to block on plants
  • 1.1 Confirm plant block on activities and substrate with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select tools, equipment, substrate and materials appropriate to task
  • 1.3 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with blocking on and minimise impact
  • 1.4 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task and workplace safety requirements
2. Block on plants
  • 2.1 Position plant in blocking on substrate
  • 2.2 Flood substrate with water
  • 2.3 Check plant health, substrate water flow and drainage
  • 2.4 Adjust substrate water flow
3. Complete blocking on activities
  • 3.1 Remove and dispose of waste material
  • 3.2 Clean and return tools and equipment to required location
  • 3.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures3.4 Record blocking on activities according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Report blocking on activities to supervisor
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