Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

additive dosing meters
hand-held hoses fitted with watering roses
watering trees and associated components, such as:
arms
bars
filters
hoses
nozzles
wheels.

enterprise standard operating procedures
hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP)
industry best practice guidelines on quality, food safety and hygiene
legislative and regulatory requirements, such as OHS procedures
manufacturer service specifications and operator manuals
post-harvest program or production schedule
product labels
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
routine maintenance schedules
supervisor's oral or written instructions
waste disposal guidelines
work notes.

additives that help to control disease and improve mushroom quality, such as:
hypochlorite
stabilised chlorine dioxide.

aprons
boots
fluoro safety vests
gloves
hats or hair covering
overalls
respiratory protection
waterproof jackets.

exposure to concentrated additives and vapours
wet floors.
Risks may be minimised by:
following farm procedures
wearing appropriate PPE.

unnecessary watering
waste of water through overwatering.

arrangements for urgent maintenance or short-term repairs for non-serviceable equipment
checks of machinery and equipment where processes do not comply with farm standards
following directions from the supervisor or manager.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.
The critical requirements for this unit of competency as a whole are listed below.

Assessment must confirm one's ability to:

set up and use watering equipment safely and effectively
supply specified quantities of water to mushroom crops evenly throughout the room
record amounts of water supplied to various mushroom crops according to farm procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment for this unit of competency is to be largely practical in nature and will most appropriately be assessed on a mushroom farm or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.

For valid assessment, one must have opportunities to participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other real and simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to water mushroom crops. The candidate must also have access to the following resources:

copies of farm procedures and work instructions (or samples)
mushroom crops requiring watering
watering equipment connected to a water supply
additives
PPE.

Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, such as RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision.

Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
The skills and knowledge required to water mushroom crops must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts, including the ability to deal with unplanned events. For example, this could include work within mushroom farms using different growing equipment such as trays, shelves or bags or using a variety of watering equipment.