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Plan a growing-on program

Plan a growing-on program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY401
State Code
BAN41
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan a growing-on program and monitor the implementation of the program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Identify issues affecting the growing-on program
  • 1.1 Determine production requirements in consultation with management
  • 1.2 Identify factors that could limit the production of nursery plants
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Consider the environmental implications of a growing-on program
  • 1.5 Incorporate sustainable practices into the growing-on plan
2. Develop the growing-on plan
  • 2.1 Identify activities involved in the growing-on program
  • 2.2 Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs
  • 2.3 Select environmental parameters and alter to meet plant needs and production plans
  • 2.4 Determine growing media requirements, taking into account the needs of the plant and production plans
  • 2.5 Determine planting dimensions and layout after consulting production plans
  • 2.6 Identify treatments required for the growing-on program
  • 2.7 Identify hygiene requirements for the growing-on program
3. Document the growing-on plan
  • 3.1 Document the growing-on plan, including all information identified in the development stage
  • 3.2 Document a budget supporting the plan and request approval by management
  • 3.3 Organise a schedule of activities
  • 3.4 Communicate the growing-on plan and schedule of activities to staff
4. Oversee and monitor the growing-on program
  • 4.1 Monitor the health of the plants to ensure they are at optimum growth
  • 4.2 Modify treatments as required to maintain optimum growth
  • 4.3 Confirm plants are ready for dispatch meet customer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7090 AHCNSY401A Plan a growing-on program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT70 AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program Unit of competency