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Plan a growing-on program

Plan a growing-on program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY401A
State Code
D7090
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers planning a growing-on program and defines the standard required to: determine requirements for growing-on program; schedule potting program; develop budgets and plans for a growing-on program; and monitor the implementation of the program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify issues affecting the growing-on program
  • 1.1. Production requirements are determined in consultation with management.
  • 1.2. Factors that could limit the production of nursery plants are identified.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
  • 1.4. The environmental implications in relation to a growing-on program are considered.
  • 1.5. Sustainable practices are incorporated into the plan.
2. Develop the growing-on plan
  • 2.1. Activities involved in the growing-on program are identified.
  • 2.2. Labour, materials, tools and equipment needs are identified.
  • 2.3. Environmental parameters are selected and altered to meet plant needs and production plans.
  • 2.4. Growing media requirements are determined according to the needs of the plant and production plans.
  • 2.5. Planting dimensions and layout are determined according to production plans.
  • 2.6. Treatments required for the growing-on program are identified.
  • 2.7. Hygiene requirements for the growing-on program are identified according to industry best practice.
3. Document the growing-on plan
  • 3.1. The growing-on plan is documented, including all information identified in the development stage.
  • 3.2. A budget supporting the plan is documented and approval sought by management.
  • 3.3. A schedule of activities is organised according to production plans.
  • 3.4. The growing-on plan and schedule of activities are communicated clearly to staff.
4. Oversee and monitor the growing-on program
  • 4.1. The health of the plants is monitored to ensure they are at optimum growth.
  • 4.2. Treatments are modified as required to maintain optimum growth.
  • 4.3. Plants ready for dispatch are checked to ensure they meet customer specifications.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Nursery plants may include:
seedlings
bulbs
divisions
containerised plants
field-grown plants
flowering plants
foliage plants
grafted plants
tissue culture plants
stock plants.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
determine requirements for growing-on program
schedule potting program
develop budgets and plans for a growing-on program
monitor the implementation of the program.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3343 RTF4014A Plan a growing-on program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN41 AHCNSY401 Plan a growing-on program Unit of competency